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2. Enhanced participation in international standardization

Description

This course provides a useful introduction to international standardization and is designed to assist delegates appointed by ISO member bodies and correspondent members. It thus enables national standards bodies to take full advantage of their ISO membership by enhancing their active participation in ISO TCs, SCs and WGs. The course provides an overview of the ISO structure and major policy-related issues.  It also covers the various steps of the international standards development process and the relevant role of ISO members, committee members and appointed experts. An introduction to the e-services provided by ISO/CS is also provided.

The course is also suitable for staff of ISO member bodies and correspondent members, as well as organizations delegated by them to coordinate national positions and voting,  plus trainers and those in charge of international relations. It is also suitable for members of ISO TC/SC national delegations.

Objectives

The course aims to develop skills to understand:

• the ISO system in general and the role of the ISO Central Secretariat in particular
• the process of developing an international standard
• the role of ISO members in the development of standards
• the role of the individual in the development of standards
• how to use ISO's standards development tools.

Duration

Three days