Unlock Your Cultural Intelligence Potential

Build the skills to communicate better, work smarter across cultures, and grow your impact — with the world’s leading CQ® assessments, certifications, and workshops.

Trusted by learners, coaches, educators, and professionals in 100+ countries.

Start where you are. Grow from there.

Whether you want to better understand yourself, earn a professional credential, or sharpen your skills in real time, we can give you practical tools you can use right away.

CQ® Assessments

Understand how you show up across cultures.

Our CQ® assessments help you discover your strengths, blind spots, and growth opportunities when working with people who think, act, and communicate differently than you.

You’ll receive a personalized report that shows:

  • How you approach new cultural situations
  • Where you naturally adapt — and where you may struggle
  • What to focus on to grow your effectiveness

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:

April 27, 2026-April 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm 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: April 13, 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.

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.

Global organizations that trust the CQ Center

Start Building Your CQ® Today

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


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

To receive your free download, fill out the form below.

By submitting this form, you agree to receive promotional emails from The Cultural Intelligence Center (you can opt-out at any time) and may receive contact from our team. We will send you an email with a link to download the CQ® Team Packet.