Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template

A standard operating procedure (SOP) outlines business processes. The content should be simple and the format should be the same throughout your organization. Our free SOP template is the tool you need to standardize your SOPs.

Create a Simple SOP Template

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Involve All Departments

Every department will use the template, so they should all be able to give input.

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Metadata

What information will each SOP need? Your template might include the organization’s name, document title, document number, revision number, signature of approver, etc.

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Optional and Required Sections

Most SOP templates have sections for purpose, scope, definitions, responsibilities, procedures and revision history. Identify which sections are optional and which are required in your template.

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SOP Management

Your SOP template might need to change as the organization grows. Determine who has the responsibility for those changes.

SOP Format Features

SOP Manuals

A standard operating procedure manual used to be a thick binder full of paper copies of SOPs. A more effective SOP manual is electronic and easily accessible from anywhere.

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MasterControl SOP Software

A paper-based SOP will never be as efficient as an electronic one. With MasterControl Quality Excellence™, you can easily control SOP creation, approval and revision.

Take control of your SOPs now.

Use our free SOP template to standardize your SOPs and ensure compliance.

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