ISO 9001
Quality Management Systems — documented processes, quality objectives and continual improvement.
SAB Validation Academy
Validation Academy
Educational resources and training on ISO standards and the validation processes that support certification decisions.
Read the FAQLearning about global standards
The Validation Academy is the educational arm of Systems Assessment Bureau. It supports organisations that want to understand how international standards are structured, how management systems are implemented in practice, and how requirements are assessed during validation and certification.
Material is organised around the standards SAB certifies against, so teams can build familiarity with clause-level expectations before an audit cycle begins.
- Guidance on the structure and intent of ISO management system standards.
- Training on the validation and assessment process used for certification.
- Resources for understanding global standards and their practical application.
- Guidance supporting organisations in achieving certification readiness.
Standards covered by the Academy
Academy resources follow the certification range offered by SAB Certification, covering quality, environment, continuity, safety, food safety, road safety, customer complaint handling and risk management.
ISO 14001
Environmental Management Systems — environmental aspects, obligations and performance monitoring.
ISO 22301
Business Continuity Management Systems — continuity planning, recovery and business impact considerations.
ISO 45001
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems — hazard identification and worker safety controls.
ISO 22000
Food Safety Management Systems — prerequisite programmes and food safety hazard controls.
ISO 39001
Road Safety Management Systems — safety performance factors and road risk exposure.
ISO 10002
Customer Satisfaction — Customer Complaint Handling — receiving, assessing and resolving complaints.
ISO 31000
Risk Management System — identification, analysis, treatment and monitoring of risk.
Validation
Validation of business systems against global standards, supporting certification readiness.
How the Academy fits the certification journey
| Stage | Focus | Academy resource |
|---|---|---|
| Awareness | Understanding the purpose and structure of the chosen ISO standard | Standard overviews and clause-by-clause guidance |
| Implementation | Building and evidencing the management system | Practical documentation and process templates |
| Readiness | Internal review before assessment | Readiness checklists and internal audit guidance |
| Assessment | Validation against global standards | Process explanation and assessment preparation material |