CQ Certification

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Event Overview

  • Format Virtual
  • Duration Virtual Certifications: Click on "Certification Course Schedule" below.
  • Price USD $2695
    Early bird discount of 5% is available until 45 days prior to the event. Course registration closes 14 days prior to the course start or before if space is filled.
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.

objective

To train and certify participants to understand the CQ model and debrief the CQ feedback report.

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

*Discounts available for attending CQ Certification and CQ Train-the-Trainer in the same week*

Additional Information

Available Dates & Locations

Date Location Venue

19-20 April 2021

(early bird pricing ended 4 March)
TIME: 1 pm – 5 pm (Eastern Time) | 17:00 – 21:00 (GMT)

**CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer courses available immediately following CQ Certification courses. Register for multiple events at a discounted rate!

 Virtual Certification

11-12 May 2021

(early bird pricing ended 28 March)
TIME: 9 am – 1 pm (Eastern Time) | 13:00 – 17:00 (GMT)

**CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer courses available immediately following CQ Certification courses. Register for multiple events at a discounted rate!

 Virtual Certification

7-8 June 2021

(early bird pricing ends 23 April)
TIME: 6 pm – 10 pm (Eastern Time) | 22:00 – Wed, Jun 9 02:00 (GMT)

**CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer courses available immediately following CQ Certification courses. Register for multiple events at a discounted rate!

 Virtual Certification

20-21 July 2021

(early bird pricing ends 5 June)
TIME: 11 am – 3 pm (Eastern Time) | 15:00 – 19:00 (GMT)

**CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer courses available immediately following CQ Certification courses. Register for multiple events at a discounted rate!

 Virtual Certification

16-17 August 2021

(early bird pricing ends 2 July)
TIME: 1 pm – 5 pm (Eastern Time) | 17:00 – 21:00 (GMT)

**CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer courses available immediately following CQ Certification courses. Register for multiple events at a discounted rate!

 Virtual Certification

13-14 September 2021

(early bird pricing ends 30 July)
TIME: 9 am – 1 pm (Eastern Time) | 13:00 – 17:00 (GMT)

**CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer courses available immediately following CQ Certification courses. Register for multiple events at a discounted rate!

 Virtual Certification

12-13 October 2021

(early bird pricing ends 28 August)
TIME: 11 am – 3 pm (Eastern Time) | 15:00 – 19:00 (GMT)

**CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer courses available immediately following CQ Certification courses. Register for multiple events at a discounted rate!

 Virtual Certification

8-9 November 2021

(early bird pricing ends 24 September)
TIME: 5 pm – 9 pm (Eastern Time) | 22:00 – Wed, Nov 10 02:00 (GMT)

**CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer courses available immediately following CQ Certification courses. Register for multiple events at a discounted rate!

 Virtual Certification

6-7 December 2021

(early bird pricing ends 22 October)
TIME: 7 am – 11 am (Eastern Time) | 12:00 – 16:00 (GMT)

**CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer courses available immediately following CQ Certification courses. Register for multiple events at a discounted rate!

 Virtual Certification

Schedule & Objectives

OBJECTIVE:

To train and certify participants to understand the CQ model and debrief the CQ feedback report.

SCHEDULE:

Day 1
  • Introduction/Ground Rules
  • Breakout Room: Scenario Discussion
  • The Research behind the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) framework
  • Debriefing the CQ Assessment
  • The Four Capabilities of CQ
  • CQ Drive
  • CQ Knowledge
  • CQ Strategy
  • CQ Action
  • CQ Development Plan
  • Facilitator Debrief Role Play
  • Breakout Room: Participant Debrief Pair and Practice
Day 2
  • Debriefing the Cultural Values Profile
  • Breakout Room: Cultural Values Mapping
  • Making the Case for CQ
  • Next Steps
  • Q&A

Participant Materials

  • CQ Certification Manual
  • CQ Slide Decks
  • Cultural Intelligence Readings
  • CQ 360 Assessment and Feedback Report
  • MyCQ™ e-learning course
  • Additional Teaching and Coaching Resources
  • Certificate of Completion

Fees & Cancellation Policy

Registration Fees: USD $2695 (5% off if paid in full 45 days prior to the session)

Contact us for group and student discounts.

Full payment is due upon registration or within 10 business days of receiving an invoice and is non-refundable. CQ Center will not ship any course materials until registration is paid in full. We cannot guarantee receipt of course materials if registration is paid fewer than 30 days prior to the course start, but we will attempt to send them in time.

We reserve the right to cancel a certification session 30 days out. Full refunds will be given if we do so.

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