Meet our Partners

Their business model may be different from ours but they can help us deliver our strategy and in doing so enable us to help them with theirs.

We have a unique relationship with each of our Partners – no two affiliations are the same. We connect with organisations that are personally invested in the future of quality – those who have shown they are willing to go above and beyond to make things happen.

UK Partners

British Standards Organisation (BSI)

BSI is the UK’s national standards body and a leader in global standards making. The CQI supports the development of British standards through our participation the relevant management systems standards committees via the CQI Standards Panel.

United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)

UKAS is the is the national accreditation body for the United Kingdom, appointed by government to assess organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services. The CQI is a member of UKAS and supports development of UKAS policy and strategy through the UKAS Policy Advisory Forum and relevant technical committees

Engineering Council

The CQI is a Professional Affiliate of the Engineering Council, the UK regulatory body for the engineering profession. We support its Royal Charter mission to maintain the standards of professional competence in the engineering profession, running a number of special interest groups in engineering-based sectors. In return, the Engineering Council supports our mission by upholding quality as a key competence for the 220,000 engineers and technicians on its register.

Global Partners

European Organisation for Quality (EOQ)

The European Organisation for Quality is the European umbrella body focussed on developing quality management collaboratively with its European quality body members. The CQI is an Associated member of EOQ.

International Organisation for Standardisation

ISO is an international organization with a membership of 165 national standards bodies which develops voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. The CQI supports international standards development through the CQI standard panel for relevant ISO management systems standards.

Saudi Quality Council

The Saudi Quality Council (SQC) plays a prominent role in supporting the progress of quality and the Koranic concept of ‘Itqan’ (the pursuit of excellence) in Saudi Arabia. Within the strategic partnership: the CQI and SQC share good practice, including SQC input to the CQI’s global professional standards; SQC promotes CQI and IRCA learning and development in Saudi Arabia; and the SQC promotes professional recognition and development through CQI membership and IRCA auditor certification within Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

Associate Partners

Catalyst Consulting

Catalyst Consulting’s purpose is to help people and organisations work better today and be ready for tomorrow’s challenges. They do this by aligning people, processes and technology to enable sustainable results. They like to work closely with their clients, creating an honest and open dialogue to help them achieve business excellence.

Their consulting solutions and training services are based on over 20 years’ experience of Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Strategy Deployment, Agile, Change Management and Business Transformation. Catalyst Consulting count many global leading organisations and household names amongst their valued clients. Much of their ongoing business comes from recommendations based on the experience of the customer value they deliver

David Hutchins International

DHI’s passion is transforming business performance and developing quality leaders through its consulting and education services globally. With strong links to the global community of quality leaders, David Hutchins regularly provides insight and experience to the CQI and our community of member branches, and supports the CQI’s annual International Quality Awards.

Under its education division, DHI helps individuals learn about and apply quality management through the DHIQC Diploma and Certificate, encouraging practitioners to use this learning and evidence from related course projects to achieve professional recognition with the CQI as chartered quality professionals.

Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (Chartered IIA)

The Chartered IIA is the only professional association for internal financial auditors in the UK and Ireland. As we both work in the field of auditing, there is a mutual benefit for the Chartered IIA and the CQI to collaborate as it allows us to share views on the future of auditing and the principles of its professional standards.

Institute of Directors (IoD)

The CQI endorses the IoD’s Royal Charter mission to promote professionalism and set standards for British business. Through our presence on its governance advisory panel, we help them research and develop standards for good corporate governance. The IoD reciprocates by supporting the CQI’s mission to define and gain recognition for exceptional standards of operational governance.

Non-Executive Directors’ Association

The Non-Executive Directors’ Association (‘NEDA’) is the leading independent member association dedicated to Non-Executive Directors (‘NEDs’).  NEDA promotes and supports the day to day needs of NEDs at all levels – aspiring, new and experienced. We provide our members and clients with a comprehensive range of education, training, mentoring, coaching and advisory services.

Working with a range of partner organisations our services include:

• A Handbook and guide to performing the NED role
• Training and education through courses and seminars
• Certification with our NED Certificate based on a ‘Book + Course + Test’ approach
• Networking opportunities at regular events
• Mentoring and coaching with access to experienced professionals
• Recruitment support for individuals and organisations
• Board Performance Evaluations and NED Development programmes

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The Oakland Group

Oakland is a data company who bring together process, governance and advanced analytics to deliver value for their clients. Oakland share the CQI’s dedication to quality management and believe data can be used to positively affect the world. It works with the CQI to bring it’s 30 years of expertise and the latest thinking to our organisation, contributing content through thought leadership.

Process Management International (PMI)

Process Management International (PMI) has been helping organisations improve their business performance for over 30 years through consultancy, advice and training. The organisation prides itself on a long-term commitment to quality and helps evaluate our ideas when we discuss our work and plans. Together, the CQI and PMI work as a team to share knowledge and expertise on governance, assurance and improvement.

RepRisk

RepRisk is a leading research and business intelligence provider, specialising in ESG and business conduct risks. 

As a premium due diligence solution, RepRisk helps clients prevent and mitigate business conduct risks related to their operations, business relationships, and investments.  

Since 2006, RepRisk leverages artificial intelligence and human analysis to translate big data into actionable analytics and metrics. With daily updates, universal coverage, and curated adverse data on companies, projects, sectors, and countries, RepRisk offers a suite of a powerful risk management and compliance services.  

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, RepRisk serves clients worldwide, enabling them to reduce blind spots and shed light on risks that can have reputational, compliance, and financial impacts on a company.

Shirley Parsons

Shirley Parsons is the largest talent agency with a dedicated quality practice. The CQI helps the Shirley Parsons’ recruitment team by providing our Competency Framework as a framework for them to write job specifications for clients and to help with career development for candidates. By setting a high benchmark with these roles, we are improving professional standards for the quality profession as a whole.

Membership

The Professional Associations Research Network (PARN)

The Professional Associations Research Network (PARN), is a not-for-profit membership organisation for professional bodies, offering expertise, experience and perspective on key issues in the sector through research, bespoke services, networking, events and training.

The CQI is the proud recipient of the Ask the Network (ATN) Engagement Award, recognising exceptional support with PARN's ATN Surveys.