Don't Just Get a Certificate. Earn a Credential That Matters.

12 October 2025

Not all training certificates carry the same weight. At 9001Simplified, we have undergone a rigorous independent audit to achieve a distinction that directly benefits you: Exemplar Global TPECS Certified Training Provider. This means we offer more than a course completion document; we provide a globally recognized mark of proven competence. It’s the difference between showing you attended a class and proving you mastered the skills.

The TPECS Distinction: A Mark of Quality for Your Team and Your Career

Let's clarify the acronyms. In a industry full of them, TPECS is one that signifies a higher standard.

Exemplar Global is the leading, non-profit body that sets the benchmark for auditors and quality professionals worldwide.

To become a TPECS (Training Provider and Examiner Certification Scheme) partner, our entire operation – from course curriculum and exam design to instructor methodology – was subjected to a comprehensive, independent audit. This certification is our commitment to excellence, validated by a global authority.

The Critical Difference:  TPECS vs. "Recognized" Providers

Many training companies operate under Exemplar Global's "RTP" (Recognized Training Provider) status. While a credible starting point, this designation does not require the same intensive, course-specific audit.

This is the crucial differentiator: Only TPECS-certified providers like us are authorized to issue official Exemplar Global Competency Units. For your organization or career, this translates into a credential that carries global authority and provides auditable proof of skill.

Training Provider & Examiner Certification Scheme

The Tangible Benefits for Corporations and Professionals

For Corporate Decision-Makers

De-Risk Your Training Investment:  Ensure your team's training meets an international benchmark, guaranteeing a return on investment and validated competency.

Standardize Organizational Expertise:  Build a team with consistently audited skills, which is crucial for robust internal audits and compliance.

Enhance Global Credibility:  Your personnel hold credentials that are recognized and respected by clients and regulators worldwide.

For the Advancing Professional

Strengthen Your Professional Profile:  A TPECS Certificate of Attainment with listed Competency Units provides tangible, verifiable proof of your expertise.

Accelerate Your Career Path:  The Competency Units you earn are the foundational components for achieving formal Exemplar Global personnel certification, a key career differentiator.

Gain Access to an Exclusive Network:  Join the ExemplarLink community to connect with peers and industry leaders, opening doors to new opportunities.

The Proof is in the Credential:  Our Competency Units

We don't just teach you; we certify your specific abilities. Upon passing your exam, your Certificate of Attainment will formally list the Competency Units you've earned:

Exemplar Global QM:  Quality Management Systems

Exemplar Global AU:  Auditing Management Systems

Exemplar Global TL:  Leading Audit Teams

Choose Your Path to Certified Expertise

We offer the same rigorous, TPECS-certified training in the format that works for you.

ISO 9001:2015 Implementer Certification

Earns you Competency Unit: Q M

Ideal for:  Professionals responsible for building, maintaining, or improving a QMS.

ISO 9001:2015 Auditor Certification

Earns you Competency Units:  QM & AU

Ideal for:  Those conducting internal audits as part of a team.

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification

Earns you Competency Units:  QM, AU & TL

Ideal for:  Auditors aiming to conduct solo audits, lead audit teams and achieve top-tier certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Greg Thompson

Greg Thompson

Consultant and General Manager

As General Manager of 9001Simplified, Greg Thompson shapes the company's strategic direction. With a background that spans management, auditing, and global QMS implementation since 2002, he is a trusted expert in transforming quality standards into practical business results.

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