Official CPQ-T Certification Scheme
Formal definition of the CPQ-T certification scheme for each tier, its ownership and review mechanism.
1. Purpose & Basis
This document is presented as proposed CPQ™ policy for external review, extending the founding standards pack and drafted to align the CPQ™ ecosystem with ISO/IEC 17024 principles for bodies certifying persons. Any new procedural or numeric requirement remains Draft and does not become binding within CPQ until changed to Active through a documented governance decision; it is not a claim of accreditation or recognition by another body.
This document consolidates CPQ-T scheme elements distributed across CPQ-CRED, CPQ-COMP, CPQ-ASMT and CPQ-CPD into one formal scheme definition.
2. Scheme Components
- Scope and purpose for each tier.
- Task and C01-C08 competency analysis.
- Education, practice, supervision and client prerequisites.
- Knowledge, ethics and performance assessment.
- Surveillance and evidence audit during the credential period.
- Three-year recertification under CPQ-CPD.
- CPQ-ETH code acknowledgement.
3. Scheme by Tier
| Tier | Prerequisites | Assessment route | Recertification |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPQ-T1 | Qualifying education + initial practice and supervision | Knowledge/ethics + foundational performance | 3 years / 36 credits |
| CPQ-T2 | Expanded education, practice and clients | Integrated performance across contexts | 3 years / 36 credits |
| CPQ-T3 | Advanced practice and greater client experience | Performance in complex contexts | 3 years / 36 credits |
| CPQ-T4 | Substantial practice + education/mentoring | Performance + independent education assessment | 3 years / 36 credits |
4. Scheme Ownership & Development
The Credentials & Assessment Committee owns and updates the scheme using coaching task analysis, stakeholder input and the CPQ research/survey cycle.
5. Scheme Review & Change
The scheme is reviewed periodically and after material practice or legal change. Effects on current holders are assessed, fair transition arrangements are published, and changes are recorded in CPQ-POLREG.