Is your Top Management actively leading the certification initiative?
How long has your management system been implemented?
Are your procedures based on the requirements of the standard you are seeking certification for?
Have you completed a risk assessment of your business processes?
Do you have a process for identifying, documenting, and addressing nonconformities and corrective actions?
Do you have a formal training program for your employees?
Have you completed at least one internal audit covering all applicable clauses of the standard you are seeking certification for?
Have you completed a formal management review?