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.

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

8-9 February 2021

(early bird pricing ended 25 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!
 Virtual Certification

16-17 March 2021

(early bird pricing ends 29 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!
 Virtual Certification

19-20 April 2021

(early bird pricing ends 4 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!
 Virtual Certification

17-18 May 2021

(early bird pricing ends 1 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!
 Virtual Certification

7-8 June 2021

(early bird pricing ends 22 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!
 Virtual Certification

13-14 July 2021

(early bird pricing ends 28 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!
 Virtual Certification

9-10 August 2021

(early bird pricing ends 25 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!
 Virtual Certification

13-14 September 2021

(early bird pricing ends 30 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!
 Virtual Certification

12-13 October 2021

(early bird pricing ends 27 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!
 Virtual Certification

8-9 November 2021

(early bird pricing ends 23 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!
 Virtual Certification

6-7 December 2021

(early bird pricing ends 21 October)
CQ Train-the-Trainer and Unconscious Bias Train-the-Trainer available immediately following CQ Certification. Register for one or more at a discounted rate!
 Virtual Certification

Schedule & Objectives

Online Schedule

Duration

January Virtual Program: Tuesday, January 19, 2021, and Wednesday, January 20, 2021, | 1 pm – 5 pm (Eastern Time) | 18:00 – 22:00 (GMT)

February Virtual Program: Monday, February 8, 2021, and Tuesday, February 9, 2021, | 9 am – 1 pm (Eastern Time) | 14:00 – 18:00 (GMT)

March Virtual Program: Tuesday, March 16, 2021, and Wednesday, March 17, 2021, | 11 am – 3 pm (Eastern Time) | 15:00 – 19:00 (GMT)

April Virtual Program: Monday, April 19, 2021, and Tuesday, April 20, 2021, | 1 pm – 5 pm (Eastern Time) | 17:00 – 21:00 (GMT)

May Virtual Program: Monday, May 17, 2021, and Tuesday, May 18, 2021, | 9 am – 1 pm (Eastern Time) | 13:00 – 17:00 (GMT)

June Virtual Program: Monday, June 7, 2021, and Tuesday, June 8, 2021, | 6 pm – 10 pm (Eastern Time) | 22:00 – Wed, Jun 9 02:00 (GMT)

July Virtual Program: Tuesday, July 13, 2021, and Wednesday, July 14, 2021, | 11 am – 3 pm (Eastern Time) | 15:00 – 19:00 (GMT)

August Virtual Program: Monday, August 9, 2021, and Tuesday, August 10, 2021, | 1 pm – 5 pm (Eastern Time) | 17:00 – 21:00 (GMT)

September Virtual Program: Monday, September 13, 2021, and Tuesday, September 14, 2021, | 9 am – 1 pm (Eastern Time) | 13:00 – 17:00 (GMT)

October Virtual Program: Tuesday, October 12, 2021, and Wednesday, October 13, 2021, | 11 am – 3 pm (Eastern Time) | 15:00 – 19:00 (GMT)

November Virtual Program: Monday, November 8, 2021, and Tuesday, November 9, 2021, | 5 pm – 9 pm (Eastern Time) | 22:00 – Wed, Nov 10 02:00 (GMT)

December Virtual Program: Monday, December 6, 2021, and Tuesday, December 7, 2021, | 7 am – 11 am (Eastern Time) | 12:00 – 16:00 (GMT)

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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