1. Download this presentation at www.british-assessment.co.uk/IFPSM IFPSM Webinar: Do you feel lucky? IFPSM in partnership with the British Assessment Bureau

2. Download this presentation at www.british-assessment.co.uk/IFPSM Malcolm Youngson CEO IFPSM Welcome IFPSM Vision IFPSM Mission IFPSM Core Values

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4. The British Assessment Bureau Background What we do

5. Download this presentation at www.british-assessment.co.uk/IFPSM Why are we here? Expressed simply, to save IFPSM members: –Time –Hassle –Cost –Reputation

6. Download this presentation at www.british-assessment.co.uk/IFPSM The world of certification and certifiers… The role of the International Standards Organization (ISO)… The role of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF)… The role of National Accreditation Bodies (NABs)… The importance of ISO 17021…

7. Download this presentation at www.british-assessment.co.uk/IFPSM I thought all certifiers were the same? The lack of legal requirements creates loops holes… Some certifiers are woefully short of competence… Some certifiers misrepresent themselves… Verification of the authority behind the certificate is the key!

8. Download this presentation at www.british-assessment.co.uk/IFPSM The safe bet… Check the IAF website online for the respective NAB… Drill-down from the NAB website to find the Certifier… If it checks out, all well and good… Don’t be misled by claims of ‘International Accreditation’

9. Download this presentation at www.british-assessment.co.uk/IFPSM In summary… you don’t need to gamble! Procurement professionals have a duty of care… A certificate of conformity isn’t valid until checked… It’s the same as checking references… Be confident and rest assured, by checking online.

10. Download this presentation at www.british-assessment.co.uk/IFPSM And finally… there are two checks to make! One… check the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) website to verify that the accreditation body claimed is listed (e.g. UKAS) Two… check the website of the respective National Accreditation Body to ensure the Certifier is listed (e.g. the British Assessment Bureau)

11. Download this presentation at www.british-assessment.co.uk/IFPSM IFPSM CEO’s close… Q+A Session Feedback-“The Breakfast of Champions!” Next Webinar Topics and partnerships Thanks to British Assessment Bureau

12. Download this presentation at www.british-assessment.co.uk/IFPSM Thank you! Any Questions? David Fenn Chief Executive david.fenn@british-assessment.co.uk @davidfenn Malcolm Youngson Chief Executive m.youngson@ifpsm.org @IFPSMofficial