For over 20 years, that's exactly what we've been fixing at 9001Simplified. We strip away the bureaucracy to turn the standard into what it should be: a simple, lean, practical tool that makes your business run better.
In the 1990s, ISO 9001 experienced a surge in popularity, with many companies seeking to display their certification. Unfortunately, in their rush for quick certification, many organizations ended up implementing ISO 9001 systems that were poorly designed and burdened their operations, ultimately hurting efficiency. Even today, over 55% of certified companies continue to struggle with the complexities of ISO systems that fail to align with their unique situations.
You don't need more complexity; you need straightforward implementation and an ISO 9001 system that works for your business.
This is where 9001Simplified steps in. Our primary focus is to shift the attention towards simplicity and practical operational advantages. We offer a more tailored solution that eliminates unnecessary complexities. By streamlining the ISO 9001 implementation process, we enable companies to achieve certification in a smoother and more efficient manner.
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Founded in 2003, we've over two decades experience in simplifying ISO for you
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Our over 11,000 satisfied clients are spread out over 51 countries and 5 continents
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Our 16-member strong team is ready to support your ISO 9001 implementation
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1. Because You Will Get Certified
Start with confidence, not confusion. Use our DIY toolkit with detailed instructions and training, or let us handle the entire certification project for you. We’ve mapped out every step so you avoid common pitfalls and wasted time. However you work with us, the outcome is the same: you achieve certification.
2. Because We Make Your Business Better
We cut through the red tape by focusing on the intent of the standard, not just the clauses. This means we build a system that fits your processes perfectly – replacing generic paperwork with tailored solutions that boost your long-term efficiency.
3. Because the Value is Clear
A proper system should pay for itself. Our approach keeps your implementation and maintenance costs low, while designing efficient processes that save you time and eliminate rework and waste. With us, the operational benefits consistently outweigh the investment.
4. Because It's Risk-Free
Start with absolute confidence, backed by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Since 2003, we’ve maintained a 98.8% customer satisfaction rate serving over 11,000 clients. Your success is how we've built our reputation.
Experience, integrity and diverse skill sets are all part of us. But it's the passion for ISO 9001 that motivates us. We take a genuine interest in your unique circumstances and provide thoughtful, practical advice. And for the sake of consistency, we generally don't switch our ISO 9001 experts on you.
Greg Thompson
General Manager
In his role as General Manager, Greg is shaping our strategic direction and practical, no-nonsense approach.
He also actively engages in support and consulting for clients and takes part in our product development and improvement group.
Greg has extensive experience in ISO 9001.
After several management positions with midsize manufacturing companies, Greg became an ISO 9001 auditor in 2002.
Since then he has been focusing on quality management systems and has gained considerable experience implementing ISO systems at small and midsize companies around the globe.
Greg joined the 9001Simplified team in 2016.
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Carl Fallon
Client Support Manager
Carl is one of our experienced ISO 9001 consultants and first point of contact for many of our clients worldwide.
He is also part of our product development team where he contributes his experience and insights gained from client support.
Carl's background in ISO 9001 includes over 15 years experience as a lead auditor and management consultant.
Carl has implemented ISO quality management systems for small and midsize companies throughout North America and Asia.
His primary focus is on developing simple processes that increase efficiency and productivity while keeping staff motivated and engaged.
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Andrew O'Reilly
Consultant, Instructor and Lead Auditor
Andrew is one of our experienced management consultants, an IRCA Certified Lead Auditor, and an engaging instructor for our custom on-site and live virtual training.
Andrew has an extensive background in financial and service industries as well as traditional manufacturing.
Over the last 25 plus years, Andrew has gained much experience in ISO 9001, process management, and continuous improvement.
He is a skilled instructor, auditor, and consultant with a passion for improving operational processes and sustaining performance gains.
Andrew is also an ASQ-certified Six Sigma Black Belt and a Prosci-certified Change Management Practitioner.
He is often the consultant clients work with from initial inquiry through to successful certification.
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Naomi Sato
Consultant and Product Manager
Naomi holds dual responsibility as an ISO 9001 consultant and product manager.
Naomi's intimate knowledge of our products provides her with the ideal foundation for customer support and consulting, while her first-hand insights gained from client interaction contribute to product development and improvement.
Naomi's background is in finance.
She held a a senior position as an auditor for an international auditing firm before transitioning into quality management.
Since 2008 Naomi has focused on ISO 9001 as a management consultant, coach and efficiency expert.
Her focus is on assisting companies implementing simpler and more effective processes.
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Colin Gray
Consultant, Instructor and Lead Auditor
Colin leads our team of ISO 9001 consultants.
He is an IRCA registered QMS Lead Auditor, actively engages in ISO management consulting, teaching and internal auditing.
Colin has been consulting, training and auditing in a variety of industries for 30 plus years.
While the bulk of his expertise is with ISO 9000 standards, Colin has worked with its industry-specific derivatives and many other management system standards.
Colin's focus is on designing simple processes that are effective at organizational control and generate improvement and added value.
Outside of 9001Simplified, he is a frequent contributor to conferences and industry-leading organizations.
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Melodi Nelson
Consultant, Instructor and Lead Auditor
Melodi is one of our experienced consultants and IRCA registered auditors.
In addition, she is a trainer for the IRCA accredited Lead Auditor course and several of our other courses.
Melodi has over 25 years experience in quality management, internal controls and laboratory audits.
She began her career in the food industry where she was responsible for internal audits and all international product and farm certifications.
Melodi has extensive experience in consulting, support and mentoring companies in numerous international standards but her focus here at 9001Simplified is ISO 9001.
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Robin Bathurst
Consultant, Instructor and Lead Auditor
Robin is one of our experienced consultants and IRCA registered auditors.
In addition, she is a trainer for the IRCA accredited Lead Auditor course and several of our other courses.
Robin has over 20 years experience in ISO 9001 quality management and process controls in the medical testing, medical devices, and manufacturing industries.
Her background includes consulting, directing employees, training, and auditing of ISO 9001 and other related management standards.
Here at 9001Simplified, Robin focuses on advanced process controls and consulting, as well as our custom training and auditing.
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Simon Keller
Training Manager, Instructor and Lead Author
Simon is the lead author of our ISO 9001 courses, documentation and instructions.
His team consists of our consultants and external professionals with diverse expertise ranging from design to legal issues.
Simon is also in charge of our training program and serves as an instructor of several of our custom courses.
Simon's background lies in education and educational writing; he began his career composing user instructions and teaching staff for a large petrochemical company before taking on a key role in the company's ISO 9001 implementation.
Over the last 20 plus years, Simon has been applying his skill to explain complex topics in simple language as an instructor, management consultant and architect of numerous ISO 9001 quality management systems.
He joined the 9001Simplified team in 2015.
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We work directly with leading accreditation and certification bodies worldwide. Our partnerships are designed to give you options and smooth the path to your certificate.










2004
Our first truly customizable template kit is introduced. Its success is demonstrating the real need for tools enabling companies to implement ISO 9001 in house.
2007
Our first comprehensive Do-It-Yourself certification kit is published. It's designed from the ground up to merge straightforward certification with a genuinely business-oriented system.
2009
Free, unlimited consulting is added as a standard feature of our kit. This means every client gets a dedicated consultant to guide them, ensuring a smooth implementation no matter their circumstances.
2018
Product auto-configuration is introduced. Clients can now tailor our toolkit before purchase, resulting in systems that fit their needs better and are easier to implement.
2020
We enable 100% remote certification. Everything – from custom training and consultancy to final audits with our partner registrars – becomes available as a flexible remote option.
2021
We pioneer a hybrid DIY/Consultancy model. This approach merges affordable DIY implementation with targeted expert consultancy, giving clients ultimate control over their budget and involvement.
2022
9001Simplified is recognized as an Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider and Examiner, following the release of our new range of highly acclaimed online courses.
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