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People with high Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) are better innovators, better leaders, better negotiators, more effective team members, and make better decisions.
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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.

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

Turn cultural intelligence into a recognized skill set.

CQ® Certification equips you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to apply cultural intelligence in real‑world situations — and to teach it to others if you choose.

Perfect for:

  • Trainers and facilitators

  • Independant coaches and consultants

  • HR and DEI professionals

  • Educators and team leaders

Next Certification:

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

Public Workshops

Learn live. Practice immediately.

Join our open‑registration workshops to build practical CQ® skills alongside other learners from around the world. These interactive sessions focus on real scenarios, not theory alone.

Topics include:

  • Working effectively across cultures

  • Leading diverse teams

  • Managing bias and misunderstanding

  • Communicating with clarity and respect

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.

Start Building Your CQ® Today

Choose the path that fits your goals — assess, certify, or learn live with others.

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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