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Accreditation process A step-by-step guide to accreditation
Would you like to understand how accreditation works? On these pages, we guide you through the stages of the accreditation process – in six steps, from the basics to the application, the accreditation decision, and amending an existing accreditation.
The accreditation process in six steps
- Navigation: To learn about the different stages of the accreditation procedure and find answers to the most frequently asked questions, simply click on one of the numbered icons above.
- FAQ: Looking for an overview of the most common questions and want to jump directly to the answers? Use the links in the FAQ section below to find the information you need.
Step 1: Basics
Where does DAkkS provide accreditation?
Who can be accredited?
What is the scope of an accreditation?
What are the requirements to be fulfilled?
How long does the accreditation process take?
How long are accreditations valid?
What does an accreditation cost?
Who do I contact if I am interested in an initial accreditation?
Step 2: Application phase
What types of applications are there?
What documents are required for the application?
Who do I send the application to?
How is the application reviewed?
When will further documents be requested?
Who do I contact with my questions about the application process?
Step 3: Assessment phase
How is the assessment prepared?
How does the on-site assessment work?
What does the follow-up to the assessment include?
Who do I contact with my questions during the assessment phase?
Step 4: Decision
Who makes the decision on accreditation?
How will I be informed about the accreditation decision?
Step 5: Surveillance phase
How and why are accreditations that have been granted monitored?
What happens at the end of an accreditation cycle?
Can accreditations be reduced, suspended or withdrawn?
Who do I contact with my questions during the surveillance phase?
Step 6: Amendment of accreditation
When is it necessary to amend an accreditation?
How exactly is an accreditation amended?
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