MASTER THE SKILLS TO MANAGE AND IMPROVE QUALITY
The CQI and IRCA Practitioner level courses in Quality Management provide delegates with an understanding of management level quality topics and how this knowledge applies to their organisation and industry.
These courses are designed specifically for those working in a quality role and/or aspire to middle management.
There are eight CQI and IRCA Certified Practitioner courses you can study. You can enrol on single or multiple courses. Successful completion of all eight courses results in the Practitioner Certificate in Quality Management. You can find out more about the courses below.
Download Practitioner course brochure here.
THE PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE IN QUALITY MANAGEMENT
(8 x Courses)
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MANAGING PROCESS PERFORMANCE
(PT202)
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MANAGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
(PT203)
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MANAGING CHANGE AND CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT
(PT204)
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NEED ADVICE?
Unsure which course or level suits your skills and experience? Use the CQI tool to help you decide.
You can also refer to the CQI Training Pathway here to create a learning programme tailored to your needs, whatever your career stage.
Alternatively, email us with your CV or a brief summary of your role, work history, and qualifications. Our experienced team will provide advice to ensure your training investment delivers the best results for you and your organisation.
Get in touch with us here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I know which course is right for me?
All three levels are mapped against the Profession Map. We will need an understanding of your job role, responsibilities, your experience, prior achievement and your aspirations especially if you are aiming for chartered status.
Please get in touch and one of our dedicated staff will contact you to give you the information, advice and guidance that will help you with this.
When can I start the course?
We don’t have set enrolment dates – you can start the course at a time which works for you.
How long will the courses take me to complete?
Each course has an associated number of minimum learning hours. How long it takes depends on your individual circumstances and how much time you can dedicate to study.
The maximum duration per course is 6 months (CQI and IRCA timeframe).
For those studying the Foundation, Practitioner or Professional Certificate in Quality Management you have a maximum of 3 years to complete (CQI and IRCA timeframe).
Indicative study hours and suggested course durations are given below:
- Foundation: 7-16 hours 4 weeks
- Practitioner: 24 hours - 10 weeks
- Professional: 24-40 hours (dependent on course) - 12 weeks.
Please note: our course resources are comprehensive and so study time can exceed this, if you wish to get more out of the course.
How are the courses delivered?
We deliver our courses through supported distance learning.
When you enrol you will be allocated a dedicated education and quality specialist Tutor who will provide guidance and feedback during your course.
Using your web based account you will access learning resources, submit your work, view your feedback, see your progress and access your certificate.
What’s included?
Course fees include course induction, tutorial support, learning, study support and assessment materials, access to our online system/s and CQI registration and certification.
Please note: the ISO 9001 standard and ISO 9000 are not provided for FD116.
Do the courses lead to CQI membership?
Completing a CQI and IRCA Certified quality training course will support your CQI membership application.
Depending on the level of the course you have completed you can apply for different grades of membership.
To find out more, or to become a member of the CQI, please click here. If you’re looking to gain IRCA membership, you can find out more here.
How do you support employers?
We appreciate the level of investment organisations put into employee training and development and we’re here to ensure you get the best return on this investment. We will work with you to create a bespoke support package which meets your needs. This could include a dedicated account manager, regular progress reports, alongside open and honest feedback mechanisms. Find out more here.