Cultural Intelligence Certifications
Get Certified. Empower Others. Change the Way the World Works Together.
Imagine being the leader who helps teams connect across differences, the advisor who empowers organizations to turn complexity into collaboration, or the coach who prepares leaders to succeed, wherever they go in the world.
Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) is the global standard for working effectively across cultures, perspectives, and generations. When you become CQ® Certified, you’ll join a worldwide movement of changemakers building smarter, stronger, more connected workplaces.
Lead With Confidence—Backed by Global Research
Powered by two decades of global research, the CQ® framework isn’t just another leadership model. It’s a proven strategy for navigating complexity and creating real results.
Our certification programs equip you to master this framework and turn it into impact inside organizations, communities, and teams.
It took me less than a second to decide to register for the next available CQ® Certification program. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life.
–Masa F.
Is CQ® Certification For You?
Whether you’re working independently or leading programs within an organization, certification is ideal for professionals who want to empower others with cultural intelligence:
- Trainers who want to deliver workshops that spark real mindset shifts
- Consultants who want to future-proof their services with cross-cultural expertise
- Coaches helping leaders build more adaptable, resilient teams
- Organizational leaders who want to foster collaboration, not conflict
- Educators and nonprofit leaders guiding future generations with smarter strategies
Get Certified to Deliver and Debrief CQ® Assessments
Our CQ® Certification program gives you the knowledge and tools to administer and explain the results of CQ® Assessments. You’ll learn how to interpret feedback reports, guide meaningful conversations, and help others improve their CQ® in everyday situations—both professional and personal.
You’ll walk away with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to:
- Interpret and debrief CQ® Assessments with insight and precision
- Lead transformative conversations that build trust across differences
- Inspire teams to embrace collaboration, creativity, and innovation
- Position yourself as a recognized leader in Cultural Intelligence worldwide
Ready to Scale Your Impact? Explore Train-the-Trainer (TTT) Certification
Our Train-the-Trainer certifications equip you to deliver high-impact workshops that drive cross-cultural collaboration, inclusive leadership, and real behavioral change.
Once you’ve completed the initial certification, take it to the next level by becoming a CQ® Certified Facilitator for our CQ® and Unconscious Bias workshops. Our Train-the-Trainer programs equip you to lead engaging, research-backed sessions that teach cross-cultural collaboration and inclusive leadership skills.
Each program includes access to comprehensive slide decks, facilitator guides, activity templates, and ongoing support.
Professionally Accredited
CQ® Certification is approved for continuing education credits with many leading organizations, including:
ICF:
8 Core Competency hours + 2 Resource Development hours
HRCI:
Pre-approved for recertification credits
SHRM:
Eligible for PDCs for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP
Ready to lead the change—but not sure where to start?
Let’s discuss your goals and find out. Get the conversation started with one of our experts.