Quality Management · CQC
Certified Quality Consultant (CQC)
For professionals who advise organizations on designing, implementing and improving quality management systems.
Overview & who should apply
About the CQC certification
The CQC certification recognises the competence to diagnose organizational performance, design management systems and guide clients through implementation and certification readiness, while maintaining professional ethics and independence.
Who should apply: Management system consultants, advisory professionals and experienced quality managers who support external or internal clients.
Body of knowledge
Core competence areas
The CQC exam assesses applied competence across the following areas.
Consulting Process & Client Engagement
Gap Analysis & Organizational Diagnosis
QMS Design & Implementation
Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Certification Readiness & Internal Audit
Professional Ethics & Independence
How to get certified
Your path to CQC
- Review the eligibility requirements for CQC.
- Submit your application to IAQP.
- Prepare using the body of knowledge, an Approved Training Partner or self-study.
- Sit the independent online exam.
- Receive your verifiable CQC certificate and maintain it through renewal and CPD.
Fees, validity & renewal
Application and exam fees, certificate validity and renewal requirements for CQC are confirmed when you apply. Contact the IAQP team for current details.
Preparation
Related certifications in Quality Management
CQP – Certified Quality ProfessionalCQM – Certified Quality ManagerCQE – Certified Quality EngineerCQA – Certified Quality AuditorCQLA – Certified Quality Lead AuditorTQM – Certified Total Quality Management ProfessionalCCMQ – Certified Change Management in QualityCSQL – Certified Sustainability and Quality Leader
Ready to earn your CQC?
Submit your application and the IAQP team will confirm your eligibility and next steps.