IMS setup help page

This page includes guidance to assist with setup and use of alphaZ files and guidance on the implementation of effective integrated management systems.

If you're using a toolkit you will also have access to the IMS getting started download which is supplied with the toolkit. Please review this file as it includes a step-by-step overview of the actions required to get things setup with the toolkit and also includes a link to the private isomanaged YouTube channel which features various alphaZ tutorials including;

• Setting up the IMS folder and getting started
• The IMS1 Manual Walk through
• Internal Auditing (internal audit training video)

Using the documents

All the documents are supplied unlocked in fully editable format and can be fully customised and updated as required. Guidance documents are included in the download files section for key documents and are also included within toolkits. Excel files include a help and guidance worksheet which provides additional help and guidance on the functioning of the workbook.
General guidance on using the supplied Microsoft Word files is included in the below Using alphaZ Word Documents guidance document.

Management Systems and ISO Certification

When setting up management systems the knowledge base and the below Management Systems Setup Guidance documents provide further useful information and guidance.

Once management systems are fully operational it is important that relevant internal audits are completed and documented and successful completion of internal audits should confirm that ready for full certification audit.

When preparing for certification it is important that the appropriate certification option and provider are selected and the below Audits and Certification Guidance document provides an overview of some of the main considerations and advice on how to successfully achieve ISO certification.