Grow Your Cultural Intelligence -
Grow Your Impact

People with high Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) are proven to be better innovators, smarter negotiators, and more effective leaders. Discover your cultural edge today, or download our research summary to see the data behind the framework.

In a world where crossing boundaries is routine, CQ becomes a vitally important aptitude and skill
– Harvard Business Review

For 20+ years we’ve been the global authority on Cultural Intelligence. We help individuals and organizations improve their effectiveness and profitability by developing their CQ®. Global organizations and Universities on six continents trust us and our world-class training.

Proven benefits of CQ® include career advancement for individuals and profitability for Organizations.

CQ® Assessments

See How You Compare

Take the CQ Assessment today and get a detailed feedback report that shows how you compare with over 300,000 people in 100+ countries.

Get your CQ scores on four CQ® factors and thirteen subdimensions:

  • Comparison to worldwide norms
  • Detailed feedback report
  • Hints for improvements

Download a free sample feedback report or take the assessment and start your journey today.

CQ® Certification

Take Yourself to Your Next Level – get CQ® Certified

CQ® Certification can differentiate your career prospects by demonstrating your CQ® expertise and commitment to career advancement. Translate your skills into income and recognition.  

  • Add a high-demand credential to your resume
  • Give your Consulting or Coaching practice a competitive edge
  • Develop standout team leadership skills
  • Learn to deliver CQ® assessments and training
  • Get licensed to deliver CQ® workshops or resell CQ® products

Especially important for Healthcare leaders, Trainers and Consultants, Team leaders, and HR professionals. This is the only authentic CQ® Certification in the market.

Certification is necessary to administer CQ® Assessments professionally.

Next Certification:

June 09, 2026-June 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 am Eastern
Duration: 8 hours over 2 days
Format: Virtual

Public Workshops

Boost Your CQ Immediately - Join a Public Workshop

Our instructor – led, virtual or in-person workshops feature practical examples and techniques to grow your skills. Our 2-hour and 4-hour virtual workshops are available in time zones across the globe and focus on developing CQ, with special workshops for individuals, teams and leaders.

Next Workshop:

Introduction to Cultural Intelligence (CQ®)
Learn about Cultural Intelligence and the CQ® model, plus examples and best practices for working across cultures.
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 am Eastern
Duration: 2 hours
Format: Virtual

Better Understanding Changes Everything

Cultural intelligence isn’t just for global companies — it’s for anyone who works with people.

When your CQ® grows, you can:

Communicate more clearly

Share ideas so others truly understand you.

Build stronger relationships

Create trust with people from different backgrounds.

Reduce misunderstandings and conflict

Prevent small issues from becoming big ones.

Feel more confident in unfamiliar situations

Adapt quickly when things feel new or uncomfortable.

CQ® gives you a practical framework to understand differences without judgment and adapt without losing yourself.

Used by millions. Backed by research.

Our assessments and learning programs are grounded in decades of research and used by individuals and organizations worldwide.

Taking the CQ assessment helped me understand why certain conversations felt difficult — and what to do differently. It changed how I work with my team.

– GUIDO G.

Specialized Training and Consulting to Suit Your Needs

Healthcare Leaders

Improve patient satisfaction, reduce health disparities, and foster better team communication in front-line care teams.

Educators

Teach real-world skills in your classroom with research-backed training and assessments. Sample slides and syllabi for K-12 educators, business schools, and colleges and universities of all types.

Business leaders

Reduce turnover and conflict, improve team effectiveness and productivity. Our training is especially helpful for international teams, supply-chain leaders, and anyone dealing across borders.

Consultants and Coaches

Differentiate yourself with a globally recognized certification. Broaden your offering with CQ assessments and workshops. Become a CQ reseller. Join a family of over 3,000 certified professionals around the world.

Looking for solutions for your organization?

If you’re responsible for developing teams, leaders, or company‑wide learning programs, we also offer scalable CQ® solutions for organizations. From group assessments to custom workshops and enterprise certifications, our business development team can help you design the right approach.

The CQ® Team Packet

Now, more than ever, companies have teams that face challenges due to being multicultural or multigenerational. Teams with Cultural Intelligence can work past these differences and thrive.

We have gathered a collection of Cultural Intelligence team pieces written by social scientist, speaker, author, and CQC co-founder Dr. David Livermore. This manual will help you and your team start their CQ® journeys.

CQ Team Packet

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