# New Certification Project
URL: https://docs.autociso.io/console/iso/new-project/
Description: This form creates a new certification engagement. The information you provide here sets the context for all subsequent ISO 27001 work: scope, gap analysis, risk treatment, policies, and audit readiness.

*This is the help text the console shows in the help panel on this page.*

## New ISO 27001 Certification Project

This form creates a new certification engagement. The information you provide here sets the context for all subsequent ISO 27001 work: scope, gap analysis, risk treatment, policies, and [audit readiness](https://docs.autociso.io/console/iso/readiness/).

### Form
Fill in **Project name**, pick what is driving the certification, set the **Target certification date**, and optionally choose the **CISO / Project owner**. Click **Create Project** to save, or **Cancel** to go back.

### What Happens After Creation
You land on the **[ISMS Scope](https://docs.autociso.io/console/iso/scope/)** page. From there you will typically:
1. Define your **ISMS Scope**
2. Pick a **[Certification Body](https://docs.autociso.io/console/iso/certification-bodies/)** from the directory (use **Select certification body** on the project card)
3. Run a **[Gap Analysis](https://docs.autociso.io/console/iso/gap-analysis/)** against all 93 ISO 27001:2022 Annex A controls

## Fields

### Project Name

A descriptive name for this certification engagement.

**Examples:** `ISO 27001:2022 – Main Scope`, `EU Operations Certification`, `Subsidiary A – Stage 1`.

### Motivation Driver

The primary business reason for pursuing ISO 27001 certification. Choose one of: Enterprise customer requirement, Investor / board requirement, Competitive differentiation, Insurance / legal, Internal security, or Other (type your own).

### Target Certification Date

The date by which you aim to receive your certificate. It is shown on the project card.

### CISO / Project Owner

The person accountable for the certification project. Optional; they are recorded as the project's CISO / owner.