The following is a summary of the general steps that should be followed to become a certified member of the CSIA.
        1.Upon becoming an associate member of the CSIAwww.cechina.cn, you will have access to the necessary documentation to support the certification process.
        2.Contact a CSIA-approved auditor for a current copy of the blank Audit Report and to acquire information on their fees and auditing process. (See contact box information at left.)
        3.Review the CSIA Best Practices & Benchmarks document控制工程网版权所有, using the blank Audit Report as a guide to the requirements for certification.
        4.Conduct an internal self audit utilizing the Audit Report.
        5.Take any corrective actions necessary to prepare for a formal certification audit.
        6.When ready, schedule an audit with the selected CSIA-approved auditor.
        7.Complete and sign a services agreement for the audit (provided by auditing company).
        8.Collect any documented evidence required for the audit.
        9.Make sure a signing authority and a support person will be present for the audit.
        10.CSIA-authorized auditor performs the audit.
        11.If the integrator passes, CSIA will be notified of the pass.
        12.If passedwww.cechina.cn, the CSIA will notify the integrator of their certification status.
        13.If the integrator does not pass, the results stay only with the integrator and the auditor. The auditor will determine if a c