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CQI Member Journey
Your membership of the CQI is not static and unchanging. As your career develops, so your membership of the CQI adapts to suit your needs.
Your professional development
The modern quality professional works in an ever-changing environment where standards, business trends, and quality management practice is constantly changing.
CPD support
IRCA registration is a way of demonstrating your commitment to ongoing career development.
Professional development (IRCA)
IRCA’s grade structure offers you the opportunity to progress your career in auditing. As your responsibilities grow, so IRCA’s training and grades reflect your developmental needs and your scope of practice.
Your professional recognition
Whether you are the only quality professional in your company, are trying to stand out from the crowd, or want your professionalism validated our membership structure is designed to support you.
Professional Recognition (IRCA)
As an IRCA auditor you will be entitled to use the title ‘IRCA-certificated auditor’, and you can use the IRCA logo on your email, website and business documents.*
IRCA Member journey detail
There is a hierarchy to IRCA grades that reflect both the work that you do and the level of responsibility that you have.
IRCA Certification schemes
You can hold as many certifications as you want on different schemes (although you cannot hold more than one grade on the same scheme).
Specialist recruiter Shirley Parsons sponsors honorary award in CQI’s inaugural International Quality Awards
Shirley Parsons, the UK’s largest recruitment agency with a dedicated quality practice, is sponsoring the honorary CQI Achievement award in the CQI’s inaugural International Quality Awards. The awards ceremony will take place this November.
Branches
CQI branches are led by members for members. The UK has a well-established network of 30 branches, and there are also branches outside the UK in locations such as Hong Kong and Australia.