What does ‘CSIA-Certified’ mean to you?

by Jim Williams on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

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In order to attain status as a CSIA-Certified Control System Integrator, a candidate company must pass an audit, designed by the CSIA, and administered by an independent contractor, covering the following topics:

  1. General Management – Organizational Structure, Computer Systems Management, Risk Management
  2. Human Resources Management – Recruitment, Personnel Performance Evaluations, Training, Compensation
  3. Marketing, Business Development, and Sales – Marketing Plan, Sales Strategy
  4. Financial Management – Measures of Performance, Financial Planning, Billing Procedures, Tax Policy
  5. Project Management – Contract Management, Risk Management, Scope & Change Management
  6. System Development Lifecycle – Internal Kickoff, Design, FAT, Commissioning, SAT
  7. Supporting Activities – Standards and Templates, Configuration Management (internal and projects), Reuse Library Management
  8. Quality Assurance Management – Project Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Client Satisfaction Surveys

When selecting a Control System Integrator for your next project, consider the value represented by CSIA Certification.

What does ‘CSIA-Certified’ mean to you?

Your selected CSIA-Certified Control System Integrator is a stable, dedicated and competent company, positioned to provide you with the most appropriate solution and the best value for your investment.

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