January, 2011
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Why It Matters
Upcoming Courses
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The beginning of the year is the perfect time to analyze your business. What worked well last year? What didn't go as planned? What challenges lie ahead? Having the right management standards in place can help to solve problems in many of your vital business systems, including data security, environmental, safety and more. Make this the year you tackle your problems using the basics of proven processes. Get started with our 2011 course calendar. Take time to evaluate your business - and put a plan together to take charge. Let's make it a great year!

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Being ISO certified is more than having a plaque on the wall. It's a way of doing business with tangible results. Having international standards in place ensures people, products, systems and equipment work more efficiently and safely. ISO standards also enhance quality, drive innovation, facilitate global trade, solve problems, safeguard employees and drive results to the bottom line. Without these standards in place, businesses and organizations may not reach their full potential and could risk poorer quality, fewer business opportunities and less profitability. Learn more about the value of ISO training and certification.

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Jan 24-Jan 27ISO 9001:2008 TPECS
About ISO 9000
Our newsletter subscribers can enjoy a 7% discount on the January ISO 9001:2008 course by registering online through January 19.

Feb 28-Mar 3ISO 18001:2007 TPECS
About ISO 18000
Mar 28-Mar 31ISO 14001:2004 TPECS
About ISO 14000
Apr 25-Apr 28ISO 20000-1:2005 TPECS
About ISO 20000
May 23-May 26ISO 27001:2005 TPECS
About ISO 27000
Jun 27-Jul 1BS 25999-2 Lead Auditor IRCA
About BS 25999

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ISO 9001, the most successful management system standard of modern times, is being revised and updated. 

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At D´Ardenne Associates, we want to help your business be as good as it can be. Please let us know what we can do for you.

Sincerely,

Roy D´Ardenne

Roy D´Ardenne
D´Ardenne Associates, Ltd.
 

 

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