QA Trainer Certification

Quality Academy (QA) is committed to ensuring that it offers quality courses that are delivered by high-caliber professional trainers. Good public speaking and general communication, interpersonal skills, and expertise in the professional field are some of the qualities that make an exemplary trainer.

The QA brand is represented worldwide through its wide network that includes around QA Certified Trainers. Trainers are the face of QA and consequently have a considerable impact on how the organization is perceived by our clients. Actions of each Trainer make a statement on how they present themselves to the clients and shall project an image that fosters confidence and trust in them and QA as well.

Sub-Contracted / Freelance
Trainers and Course Developers

Quality Academy is looking for talented Trainers and Course Developers on a subcontract basis; who can present our popular management systems and auditing training courses to our clients. Have a good experience in third party management system auditing, with a working experience in teaching and delivering auditing training; in the below schemes;

  • Quality Management - ISO 9001
  • Automotive Management - IATF 16949
  • Environmental Management - ISO 14001
  • Occupational Safety - ISO 45001
  • Energy Management - ISO 50001
  • Food Safety - ISO 22000:2018 / FSSC 22000 V5.1
  • Laboratory Management - ISO/IEC 17025
  • Medical Devices – ISO 13485
  • Information Security - ISO 27001
  • IT Services Management - ISO 20000
  • Business Continuity Management - ISO 22301

QA Trainer Certification Process

Trainer application requirements:

Certification(s)
Each candidate needs to have the professional certificate of the respective course he/she intends to teach (ex. for being able to teach the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course, the trainer should have the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Certificate - issued either by CQI and IRCA).

Trainer Agreement
The trainer should read, agree, and sign the QA Trainer Agreement. The matters below and more, must be acknowledged in the agreement.

  • Misrepresentation or unauthorized possession of QA certificates
  • Usage of QA Certification Mark/Logo
  • Compliance with the QA Code of Ethics

QA Trainer Role Introduction
A video presentation which provides a closer look about QA services including what QA expects from its Trainers.

Quiz
A short quiz session consisting of questions entirely based on the content of the QA Trainer Role Introduction.

Questionnaire
A short questionnaire consisting of questions related to the previous work experience, any related experience to delivering trainings and general knowledge of ISO Standards

Trainer Demo Presentation
Demonstration of presentation and communication skills and knowledge. To be presented in Arabic, English, French, Spanish or Italian.

The evaluation process can take up to 2-3 weeks and depending on the results of the evaluation, a trainer candidate can be asked to comply with additional requirements such  as: attending a training session, deliver a training session under supervision or passing an exam.

Recertification
The trainer recertification process can be performed three (3) months prior/after the expiry date. If recertification has not been performed during this period of time, the trainer may be required to start the certification process from the beginning. To be able to renew the certificate, trainers are required to fulfill these requirements:

  1. QA Certification
  2. Delivering a QA Training Course
  3. Positive Feedback
  4. QA Trainer Agreement

Why become a QA Certified Trainer?

All QA training courses worldwide are delivered by QA Certified Trainers who go through a rigorous certification process that evaluates their knowledge, skills, experience, and competences for a given certification scheme. Any individual that meets the criteria, requirements, and prerequisites set forth in the Trainer Certification Program can become a QA Certified Trainer.

The role of a QA Certified Trainer is to provide trainees with the knowledge and skills to perform better in their role or position. To do so, trainers should be well-prepared and organized, stay up to date with current trends, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and display loyalty to their trainees and QA.

The benefits of becoming a QA Certified Trainer are:

  • Building a profile as an expert
  • Obtaining well-paid training mandates
  • Delivering top-quality training course materials
  • Meeting a wide range of professionals from the same field
  • Gaining worldwide teaching opportunities
  • Increasing visibility among other trainers as a QA Certified Trainer
  • Obtaining various benefits as per the QA Trainer Level Scheme

How to Apply?

To initiate your trainer application, you need to complete the below form and attach all the required documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Related Qualification and Technical Experience in the applied scheme.
  • Must have completed CQI & IRCA Certified Lead Auditor Course in the applied standard.
  • Should have performed at least 20 audit days experience (1st, 2nd or 3rd party Audit) - Audit Log is required
  • Minimum of 2 years in teaching and auditing training delivery.

QA Trainer Application Form