The ISPQ Credentialing Process

Candidates for ISPQ recognition must submit an Application Packet to their Regional Licensee office demonstrating that they meet the relevant points of the ISPQ International Standard 01021 and, where applicable, a Task Analysis.

Upon receipt of the Application Packet, the ISPQ Regional Licensee will assign an ISPQ Registered Auditor to review the Packet against the ISPQ International Standard 01021.  If necessary, the Auditor will request that the candidate provides supplemental documentation or additional clarification.  This step is called the Desk Audit.

Candidates for recognition as Certified Instructor, Certified Affiliated Master Trainer, or Accredited Continuing Education Provider will require a Desk Audit.  In rare cases, the auditor may feel that an On-Site Audit is also called for.  Candidates for Accredited Training Program or Certified Independent Master Trainer will need to undergo an On-Site Audit following their Desk Audit. 

At the conclusion of the audit process, the auditor writes a report either recommending the candidate for award or recommending that the candidate be denied the award. This recommendation, along with a report on the audit outcomes, is sent to the Regional Licensee Award Committee, a committee of experienced educators, trainers, and/or standards-developers which together makes the final decision whether the candidate has satisfied all accreditation/certification requirements.

Please check with your ISPQ Regional Licensee for a copy of the Candidate Handbook which describes this process in detail and includes timelines, fees, and policies.