CQ Certification

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Event Overview

  • Format Face-to-Face, Public
  • Duration 2 Days
  • Price USD $2695
    Early bird discount of 5% is available until 60 days prior to the event
CQ Certification (formerly Level 1)

This program introduces you to the research and history behind the cultural intelligence (CQ) model and why it matters. As part of the pre-certification work, you complete the CQ 360 Assessment. During certification, you will learn how to effectively debrief assessment Feedback Reports. In addition, you get a full set of research-based strategies for helping others improve their CQ.

Earn Continuing Education Credits ICF Members can earn CCE credits (Core Competencies: 5.38; Resource Development: 3.87) upon completion of CQ Certification.

*Discount available for attending CQ Certification and CQ Train-the-Trainer in the same week: USD $4311.

Additional Information

Available Dates & Locations

Date Location Venue

3-4 February 2020

(early bird pricing ended 5 December)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 Kuala Lumpur JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur

24-25 February 2020

(early bird pricing ends 26 December)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 Miami Hyatt Regency Miami

9-10 March 2020

(early bird pricing ends 9 January)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 Los Angeles Marina del Rey Marriott

27-28 April 2020

(early bird pricing ends 26 February)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 London St. Ermin’s Hotel

11-12 May 2020

(early bird pricing ends 11 March)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 Seattle TBD

8-9 June 2020

(early bird pricing ends 9 April)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 Denver TBD

13-14 July 2020

(early bird pricing ends 13 May)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 Sydney TBD

10-11 August 2020

(early bird pricing ends 10 June)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 New York City TBD

14-15 September 2020

(early bird pricing ends 14 July)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 Chicago TBD

19-20 October 2020

(early bird pricing ends 19 August)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 Austin TBD

4-5 October 2020

(early bird pricing ends 4 August)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 Dubai TBD

16-17 November 2020

(early bird pricing ends 16 September)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 San Francisco TBD

Certification Course Schedule

Day 1

Introduction to CQ Research

  • Definition and Research Background

Assessment Debrief: Overall & CQ Drive

  • Understanding the Feedback Reports
  • CQ Drive Scores and Strategies for Improvement

Assessment Debrief: CQ Knowledge & CQ Strategy

  • CQ Knowledge Scores & Strategies for Improvement
  • CQ Strategy Scores & Strategies for Improvement

Assessment Debrief: CQ Action & Development Plan

  • CQ Action Scores & Strategies for Improvement
  • Creating a CQ Development Plan

Day 2

Assessment Debrief: Cultural Values

  • Cultural Values Ratings and CQ

CQ for Organizations

  • Implementation Strategy

The Case for CQ

  • Getting Buy-in internally or externally

Certification Implementation

  • Action Plan and Logistics
  • Accessing and Using your CQ Portal Account

Participant Materials

  • CQ Certification Manual
  • CQ Slide Decks
  • Cultural Intelligence Readings
  • CQ 360 Assessment and Feedback Report
  • My Cultural Intelligence (MyCQ) – (Post-Certification Resource)
  • Additional Teaching and Coaching Resources
  • Certificate of Completion

Fees & Cancellation Policy

Registration Fees: USD $2695 (5% off if paid in full 60 days prior to the session)

Contact us for group and student discounts. The registration fees do not include accommodations.

A deposit or full payment is due upon registration and is non-refundable. Full payment is required 30 days prior to programming. Registration fees do not include accommodations.

If for any reason you will not be able to attend the program originally registered for, you may transfer to another program taking place within 12 months from the date of request to transfer. The following administrative fees (based on the full registration cost prior to any discounts) will apply to any transfers:

  • Notification of transfer 30 days or more before the original program: 5% administrative fee
  • 10-30 days before the original program: 10% administrative fee
  • 0-9 days before the original program: 25% administrative fee

We reserve the right to cancel the training session 60 days out if there is inadequate enrollment and full refunds will be given if we do so.

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