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

12 October 2025

Here's a question worth asking before you invest time and money in auditor training: When you hand a prospective employer or client your certificate, what will they actually see?

Some certificates confirm attendance. Others confirm competence. The distinction can shape a career.

9001Simplified holds a credential that separates the two – Exemplar Global TPECS Certified Training Provider status, earned through an intensive independent audit of our programs, instructors, and assessment methods. It's not a logo we purchased. It's a designation that validates what our graduates can do.

This article explains what TPECS certification means, why it matters for your professional standing, and what sets it apart from training that only proves you were in the room.

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.

The Tangible Benefits for Corporations and Professionals

For Corporate Decision-Makers

For the Advancing Professional

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:

Choose Your Path to Certified Expertise

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