<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Audit:</span></span></span></strong></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span> An internal (conducted by the own organization)/external (conducted by third independent parties) examination of a process to add credibility to its reliability and integrity.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span><strong><span><span><span>Certification: </span></span></span></strong></span><span><span><span><span><span>Tool that adds credibility to a process, product or service, demonstrating that it meets certain characteristics. There are numerous certifications available in the market for different products, processes, services and characteristics.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
