> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nors.global/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nors.global/assessment.md).

# NORS Assessment

The NORS assessment process includes the following steps:

1. Engage with a [NORS Qualified Assessor](/assessor-directory.md).
2. Conduct readiness with the Qualified Assessor (or a separate [NORS Qualified Readiness Assessor](/assessor-directory.md), at your discretion) to prepare your company for its assessment, ensuring you are prepared to provide the appropriate attestation documentation.
3. Complete any remediation as an output from the readiness assessment.
4. Complete attestation with Qualified Assessor, providing relevant materials to show that your company adequately meets [NORS control objectives](/assessment/rcm.md).
5. Receive an [official custom assurance report](/assessment/report-properties.md) from your Qualified Assessor.
6. If your Qualified Assessor has attested that your operations meet the NORS control objectives, apply for NORS certification, including your passing assurance report.
7. Successfully complete a compliance screening and agree to the NORS Certification Terms and Conditions.
8. Receive and display NORS certification from NORS, if your Qualified Assessor has attested that your operations meet the NORS control objectives.

Read on for detailed information outlining the [NORS Assurance Report Properties](/assessment/report-properties.md) and [NORS Risk & Controls Matrix](/assessment/rcm.md).


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