International Association of Quality Professionals

Globally recognised credentials for quality professionals

Independent certification, accredited learning and organizational excellence recognition — built on international standards and delivered online.

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How can IAQP help you?

Choose your path to see the certifications, accreditation and recognition services designed for you.

I am a professional

Earn a respected credential that proves your competence and advances your career.

I am a training provider

Deliver IAQP-aligned programmes and prepare learners for certification.

I represent an organization

Assess, develop and gain recognition for organizational excellence.

Certification tracks

22 certifications across five professional tracks

From your first quality role to senior leadership in risk, sustainability and excellence.

Quality Management

9 certifications · CQP, CQC and more

Lean & Process Excellence

3 certifications · CLSSGB, CLSSBB and more

Healthcare Quality & Safety

2 certifications · CPHQ, COHSP

Governance, Risk & Resilience

4 certifications · CGRCP, CRMP and more

ESG & Sustainability

4 certifications · CESGP, CESL and more

How it works

Four steps to certification

1

Choose

Select the certification that fits your role and experience.

2

Apply

Confirm eligibility and submit your application.

3

Take the exam

Sit an independent online exam from anywhere.

4

Certify & renew

Receive a verifiable certificate and maintain it through CPD.

For employers and clients

Verify an IAQP certificate

Confirm that a certificate is authentic and current before you hire or contract.

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For organizations

Global Organizational Excellence Model (GOEM)

GOEM is IAQP’s flagship framework for organizational excellence. It evaluates organizations holistically — across leadership, strategy, people, processes and results — and recognises their level of maturity against internationally recognised principles.

  • Structured self-assessment and independent evaluation
  • Clear recognition levels
  • A practical roadmap for improvement
Why IAQP

A credential built on trust

International standards

Certifications aligned with recognised ISO management system standards and good practice.

Online and flexible

Apply, prepare and sit your exam online, wherever you are.

Verifiable credentials

Every certificate can be verified by employers and clients.

Impartial and ethical

Decisions based on objective evidence under a clear code of ethics.

Standards-based

Built around internationally recognised frameworks

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 22000ISO 31000ISO 22301ISO 19011Lean Six SigmaESG

Resources

Prepare, learn and stay current

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Body of Knowledge

The competence framework behind every certification.

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Exam Preparation

Guidance, courses and self-study routes.

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Webinars & Events

Live sessions with experts in quality, risk and ESG.

Ready to take the next step in your quality career?

Explore IAQP certifications or talk to our team about accreditation and organizational recognition.