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Add the globally recognized Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) Certification to your professional skill set so that you can begin to administer CQ solutions. Help your team, peers, clients and even friends enhance their Cultural Intelligence capabilities. 

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Our programs are designed to give you, the CQ Certified Facilitator (CF), the resources and knowledge you need to be able to administer our CQ assessments, debrief our feedback reports, and even teach our unique CQ workshops through our Train-The-Trainer (TTT) programs.

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Start Here: Debrief CQ® Assessment Reports

CQ Certification deepens your understanding of Cultural Intelligence and the CQ model and how it can be effectively applied in multicultural contexts. It equips you to administer and debrief the CQ assessments. By completing this course, you will be part of a select global audience certified in Cultural Intelligence.​ 

Already certified but looking for a refresher? Retake CQ Certification at a discounted rate.

Grow: Deliver CQ® and Unconsious Bias Workshops

Our Train-the-Trainer programs equip facilitators to lead workshops on cultural intelligence, unconscious bias, and team collaboration, fostering inclusivity and effectiveness. Participants receive comprehensive resources, including guides, slide decks, and materials, ensuring they are prepared for impactful sessions. Certifying your trainers builds internal expertise, supports sustainable development, and drives meaningful organizational change.

Get the Best Value and Save 10%! Debrief CQ Assessment Reports and Deliver Workshops

Enhance your expertise with our CQ Certification bundled with Train-the-Trainer programs, allowing you to administer CQ assessments and lead workshops on cultural intelligence, unconscious bias, and team dynamics. This comprehensive package equips you with the skills and resources to promote inclusivity and effectiveness within your organization. Save 10% when you purchase the bundle and drive meaningful change tailored to your organization’s goals.

CQ Certification Accreditations

The CQ Certification activity has been approved by the ICF (International Coaching Federation) for 8 hours of Core Competencies and 2 hours of *Resource Development Continuing Education Credits. *Resource Development includes training formerly called Personal Development, Business Development, or Other Skills and Tools.

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The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

The Cultural Intelligence Center is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

What You Should Know

CQ Certification Benefits

By participating in our CQ Certification, you will become a CQ Certified Facilitator. You’ll be able to help others understand the CQ model, conduct assessment debriefs, and include our workshops within your training portfolio. 

CQ Certification comes with many benefits including:

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Who Should GEt Certified

CQ Certification is For:

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Looking for professional development opportunities? CQ Certification is a great professional education opportunity.  View more information about Cultural Intelligence for individual contributors. CQ Certification not right for you? View other Cultural Intelligence solutions designed for individuals.

Add Cultural Intelligence to your “toolbox” of client solutions. View more information about Cultural Intelligence for consultants.

Add Cultural Intelligence to your training curriculum. CQ is a great addition to the training opportunities offered to new hires or existing employees who are looking for additional professional development. View more information about Cultural Intelligence for trainers.

Add Cultural Intelligence to your organization. Improve the effectiveness of your teams, students, recruiting and onboarding efforts, and general cross-functional interactions. View more information about Cultural Intelligence for organizations.

Cultural Intelligence is a key foundational piece for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives. DEIB strategies are more successful when people better understand that differences do exist and how to effectively work across those differences.  View more information about Cultural Intelligence for DEIB.

Cultural Intelligence provides non-profits and faith-based organizations with critical skills to help ensure a broad range of individuals can successfully work together toward common goals. View more information about Cultural Intelligence for non-profits and faith-based organizations.

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Hear what others have to say

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Amri Johnson  

“The team at CQ Center has taught me more than you can imagine about these dimensions of difference and how to utilize (cultural) intelligence to produce sustainable innovation tied to business growth. I personally experience the results daily and do as much as we can to advance growth and learning in this area. My advice: go CQ, know CQ, grow CQ, be CQ."

Masa Fujii TOKYO, JAPAN

“It took me less than a second to decide to register for the next available CQ Certification program. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.”

Emily Mathews Bangkok, Thailand

“This course was immediately applicable and relevant to my work as a consultant.”

Justin Ngoga Kigali, Rwanda

“It was a life changing time learning what CQ is and what it does in real life.”

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Laura Shannon Denver, USA

“Absolutely amazing training. The topic of CQ is so relevant and I’m so excited to take it back to the organizations I work with.”

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What you get with your certification

The CQ Difference

CQ Certified Facilitators gain access to a wide variety of resources including:

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Cultural Intelligence Certification events are held virtually and in major cities around the world. 

Looking for other Cultural Intelligence solutions? Visit the CQ Store.

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Contact us to discuss your goals and whether CQ Certification is for you.

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