From our experience, most companies took about six to nine months in order to establish the AdeQuATE 10015+ based training quality assurance system. At the final end, the length of time needed in order to set up a complete AdeQuATE 10015+ system and develop the requisite QMS documentation will depend on the size of the company and the maturity of its training management system.

It is advised that at least one internal audit shall take place prior to the on-site certification audit.