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ISO 20000 (Non-IAF)

Quick answer: ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 IT Service Management certification in 14-30 days

₹14,999

14-30

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Who needs ISO 20000 (Non-IAF)?

  • Managed service providers and IT outsourcing companies
  • IT helpdesk, data centre and managed cloud service providers
  • GCC captive units and shared service centres
  • SaaS and product companies with production-grade SLAs
  • Government and PSU IT service and system integrators
  • BPO and BPM firms with internal IT service delivery function

How it works

  1. 1

    Gap Assessment

    Map current IT service processes against ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 clauses and ITIL practices.

  2. 2

    Documentation

    Draft service management policy, SLAs, processes, plan and CSI register.

  3. 3

    Implementation

    Run live service desk operations with records for incidents, changes and SLAs for 4-6 weeks.

  4. 4

    Stage 1 + 2 Audit

    CB reviews documentation and conducts on-site audit of service operation and tooling.

  5. 5

    Certificate Issued

    Receive non-IAF ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certificate valid for 3 years subject to surveillance.

  6. 6

    Annual Surveillance

    Yearly surveillance audits confirm continuing alignment with the standard.

Timeline

Day 1Application + Quote
Day 2-10Documentation
Week 2-4Internal SMS Run
Day 14-25Audit Stage 1 + 2
Day 14-30Certificate Issued

Benefits

  • Mandatory for global MSP and GCC vendor onboarding programs
  • Improved incident resolution, change success and SLA performance
  • Strong complement to ISO 27001 for IT service and SaaS providers
  • Standardised catalogue, request fulfilment and problem management
  • Demonstrates continual service improvement through monitoring
  • Annual surveillance audits keep the certificate active for 3 years
  • Increases customer trust in BFSI, government and enterprise IT deals
  • Supports digital transformation with documented service processes

Documents required

  • Service management policy and scope statement
  • Service catalogue and SLA portfolio
  • Incident, problem, change and release management records
  • Continual service improvement plan and reports
  • Internal audit and management review records
  • Asset and configuration management database snapshot
  • Supplier and partner management records
  • Risk register and treatment plan for service operations

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Why file iso 20000 (non-iaf) with FinTax24 instead of doing it yourself.

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Filing time7–14 days (typical)Varies by availability and workload14-30
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PricingGovernment fees onlyConsultant fee + government feesTransparent: ₹6,999 + govt fees

Frequently asked questions

What is ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certification?

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 specifies requirements for setting up, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving a service management system for IT services.

How long does ISO 20000 certification take in India?

With documentation ready, certificates are issued in 14-30 days via non-IAF CBs such as IAS, UAF and ASCB. First-time applicants need 2-4 months of SMS operation before audit.

Is this Non-IAF accredited?

Yes. This is a non-IAF mark issued by accredited certification bodies including IAS, UAF, ASCB and others. IAF-accredited marks via NABCB-accredited CBs are scoped separately.

What is the validity of an ISO 20000 certificate?

The certificate is valid for 3 years from issue, subject to successful annual surveillance audits and a re-certification audit before the 3-year expiry.

How is ISO 20000 different from ITIL?

ITIL is a best-practice framework, while ISO 20000 is a certifiable standard. ISO 20000 uses ITIL-compatible terminology and is the formal certification path for IT service management.

Can ISO 20000 be combined with ISO 27001?

Yes. ISO 20000 for ITSM and ISO 27001 for ISMS are commonly integrated for IT service providers, sharing management review, internal audit and continual improvement.

Is ISO 20000 mandatory for cloud or SaaS companies?

It is not legally mandatory but is commonly required by enterprise customers, global buyers and government RFPs evaluating cloud or SaaS service providers.

What is the cost of ISO 20000 in India?

Non-IAF ISO 20000 in India starts from ₹14,999 with annual surveillance at ₹6,999. Final cost depends on scope, sites and number of service desk agents.

Sources & authority: For regulations on iso 20000 (non-iaf), refer to iso.org, qci.org.in.

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