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title: Adding an ISQM Objective
description: "How to add a quality objective to the ISQM module. Applies to: users who can create ISQM records. Module: ISQM. ## Before You Start The **Standard** field is required, so the Standard list must contain at least one standard. If…"
url: "https://support.symbiant.co.uk/kb/adding-an-isqm-objective/"
updated: "2026-10-30"
category: ISQM Basics
---

# Adding an ISQM Objective

How to add a quality objective to the ISQM module.

Applies to: users who can create ISQM records. Module: ISQM.

## Before You Start

The **Standard** field is required, so the Standard list must contain at least one standard. If the Standard drop-down is empty, ask your administrator or Symbiant Support to set it up.

## Adding the Objective

1. Select **ISQM** in the left-hand menu and click the **+** icon at the top right.
2. Tick the **Region** (required).
3. Choose the **Status** and **Level of Attention**.
4. Enter the **Objective Description** (required) and check the **Owners**.

![The top of the New ISQM form](https://support.symbiant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/adding-an-isqm-objective-01-form.png)

1. Choose the **Standard** (required).
2. Tick the **Component** (required) and any **Subcomponents**.
3. Answer **Specified Objective?** (Yes or No, required).
4. Record the **Source**, **Firmwide Responsibility** and **Audit Service Line Responsibility**.

![Standard, Component and Subcomponents on the New ISQM form](https://support.symbiant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/adding-an-isqm-objective-02-standard.png)

## Saving

Click **Save**. The objective is given a reference and appears in the ISQM Objectives grid.

## Related Articles

- [ISQM Overview](https://support.symbiant.co.uk/kb/isqm-overview/)
- [Adding an Attachment](https://support.symbiant.co.uk/kb/adding-an-attachment/)