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In today’s competitive professional environment, advancing your career and ensuring your organization’s success often means continually enhancing your skills and knowledge. Exemplar Global personnel certifications (PC) are designed to provide industry-recognized credentials that can help you stand out in your field. However, there are several misconceptions about these certifications that deserve clarification. The myths about Exemplar Global PC For Individuals: “I automatically qualify for Exemplar Global PC by taking a course from an Exemplar Global-recognized training provider.” Successfully completing a course from one of our outstanding training ...

By Christian Thornton In a recent and very insightful interview, we spoke with Greg Hellbourg, Ph.D., who is a staff scientist and spectrum manager at CalTech. We used this opportunity to explore the growing and increasingly critical need for larger bandwidth on the field of spectrum engineering, which is a focus area for Greg as well as the broader iNARTE community. Although spectrum engineering is an essential part of various technological advancements, it’s a career pathway that many students about to graduate may not be familiar with. Greg takes us on a journey through his work, which is primarily focused in the realm of radio astronomy. However, ...

Exemplar Global certifies the offerings of trainers both large and small in every part of the world. Regardless of the size, scope, or relative complexity of the course or courses being assessed, the Exemplar Global certification process for training providers is thorough, professional, and highly beneficial for these organizations. A recent example comes from the North American division of SGS Academy. SGS is the world’s largest testing, inspection, and certification company, with more than 100,000 subject matter experts, employees, and team members across the globe. “We realized that there was a good demand in the market for Exemplar Global-certified courses,” ...

By Jackie Stapleton It was the 15 th August, 2023 when my Mum phoned me. I could tell she was upset so I knew something was wrong. She then told me that my brother, had rolled his semi-trailer early that morning and was in a coma in the Royal Brisbane Hospital and at that stage they didn’t know if he would make it. I’m going to be honest here and admit that up until that point I didn’t have a close relationship with my brother, however I struggled with this news. I was actually quite shocked at how upsetting it was for me, let alone his partner and adult children and grandchildren. Mum continued to give me her updates on how he was going until he was back ...

By Gurpriya Kaur Introduction The rise of counterfeit medical devices poses significant threats to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and the credibility of healthcare systems. Counterfeiting undermines device quality, introduces safety risks, and can tarnish the reputation of manufacturers. To combat this pervasive issue, manufacturers must leverage a robust Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure product authenticity and quality across a global supply chain. This blog will explore strategies for integrating anti-counterfeiting measures within a QMS framework, supported by advanced technologies and regulatory collaborations. Understanding Counterfeit ...

Mina Matti is the Managing Director of Citywide Consultant , an Australian-based consulting firm focusing on management system standards. Matti is an Exemplar Global-certified lead auditor in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. She is also an honoree in Exemplar Global’s newly announced Community Recognition program . In this conversation, we discussed how Matti started in her career, why trust and loyalty are imperative personal qualities in her success, and the advice she would offer to those starting out in a career in auditing. EXEMPLAR GLOBAL: Tell us a bit about your background and how you found yourself in this interesting industry of ours. ...

Renee McVey’s journey into food safety wasn’t planned—it was a challenge she embraced, and in doing so, she reshaped her career. Today, as the food safety and quality assurance manager at Redbarn Pet Products, she is one of the first professionals to earn the prestigious Certified SQF Practitioner credential, a groundbreaking certification from the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) and Exemplar Global. Her impact doesn’t stop there. Renee McVey’s dedication to excellence recently earned her the SQF Practitioner of the Year award, presented at the recent SQF Unites event in Orlando, Florida. But for Renee McVey, accolades are just milestones ...

In the fast-paced and highly competitive automotive industry, quality management plays a critical role in ensuring the success and reputation of manufacturers. As vehicles become increasingly complex and consumer expectations continue to rise, the importance of implementing robust quality management systems has never been more evident. This article explores the various aspects of quality management in automotive manufacturing , highlighting its significance, key components, challenges, and emerging trends. The Significance of Quality Management in Automotive Manufacturing Quality management in the automotive sector goes beyond mere compliance with ...

By Jackie Stapleton I’ve been working recently with a student who’s taking the leap into certification auditing. She’s done the training, passed the assessments, has the experience—but now she’s staring down the barrel of her first environmental management system (EMS) audit and asking the question we’ve all asked at some point: “Where do I even start with ISO 14001:2015?” Good question. Because when you open that standard and start looking at each clause individually, it’s easy to get lost in the detail. The trick isn’t to memorize every clause or come up with a 50-point checklist. It’s to understand the key areas that give you the ...

Many technical professions are undergoing a significant “graying” of their populations, with insufficient numbers of young people entering these fields to replace those who have retired or wish to retire soon. The conformity assessment industry is no different in this regard, and dedicated programs are needed to fill the gaps that are appearing for management system auditing positions. The need for food safety auditors is particularly acute given the importance of this role in supporting the safety of the world’s food supply chain. Educators at all levels have a critical role to play in helping children and young adults understand the excellent career opportunities ...

A “ Turtle Diagram ” is a process improvement tool (schematic visual representation) of the key elements that make up a single process. In short, a turtle diagram is used to illustrate the 1-page plan for a single process including the resources needed to achieve the process’s purpose. Within the anatomy of a turtle diagram is the visual display of key process characteristics such as inputs, outputs (expectations), criteria (metrics) and other high-level information used to assist relevant process stakeholders in the effective execution and improvement of the process itself. While there is no requirement for the use of turtle diagrams per ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ...

Editor’s Note: This piece first appeared in 2016 and has proven to be one of the most popular articles we have ever published here on The Auditor Online . Do you feel that Craig Cochran’s advice still holds up after several years? What questions, if any, have emerged since then that should be included on this list? Please add your comments below and we’ll craft a follow-up article based on this feedback. By Craig Cochran If you’re preparing to start auditing to ISO 9001:2015, you’ve probably already asked yourself the timeless question: “What in the heck am I going to ask these people?” There’s no worse feeling in the world than being in the middle ...

Have you ever walked down the stairs with your hands full—coffee in one hand, phone in the other—fully aware that if you slipped, there would be nothing to break your fall? You knew the risk. You even pictured the potential consequence. Yet you did it, anyway. Why? This simple act, seemingly trivial, reveals something profound about human behavior: our natural inclination toward shortcuts, even when we’re aware of the dangers. In daily life, this tendency can result in a bruised shin or a shattered phone. But in the realm of management systems, especially quality management, the consequences can be far more significant. The psychology of shortcuts ...

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