IQN Quality Assurance

External Quality Assurance

We are dedicated to maintaining high standards through rigorous external quality assurance. This commitment ensures that our qualifications meet international benchmarks. IQN qualifications are recognised globally and align with the European Qualifications Framework, affirming our international acceptance and reputation. IQN qualifications are rigorously accredited under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), which necessitates robust external quality assurance systems.

To maintain the integrity and validity of their assessment processes, IQN employs external quality assurers and external examiners. These professionals are integral to the stages of assessments, lending their expertise to uphold the standards of our qualifications. All aspects of IQN's educational offerings, including formative assessments, summative assessments, study materials, and syllabi, undergo thorough external quality assurance. This ensures that all educational content not only meets but often exceeds the stringent criteria set by accreditation bodies.

Internal Quality Assurance

At IQN, we prioritise internal quality assurance to ensure the highest standards across all our qualifications, certifications, and services. Our internal quality benchmarks extend beyond IQN qualifications to encompass our CPD Certification - LEAD Standards, MicroCPD framework, training endorsement services (such as the MiniBBA), and School Programmes.

Our dedicated team of quality assurance professionals rigorously assesses every aspect of our processes, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and integrity. Through continuous review and improvement initiatives, we uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders by providing certifications and services that are credible, reliable, and globally recognised.

This comprehensive approach to internal quality assurance reflects our unwavering dedication to excellence across all areas, including professional assessment, accreditation, and educational programme development.

IQN Programme Committee (IPC)

Quality Assurance and External Benchmarking Assured by IQN Professional Certifications Committee

At IQN, we strive to unite international assessment specialists, certification experts, and industry leaders to design and manage professional certifications and independent certification schemes. These initiatives empower individuals and organisations to navigate and overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow with confidence and competence.

The IQN Programme Committee (IPC) serves as a cornerstone of our quality assurance framework, ensuring that IQN awards qualifications to learners and certifications to learning providers that uphold the highest standards. This dedication to excellence strengthens our reputation for credibility and trust across all our offerings, delivering value to stakeholders worldwide.

Dr. Joanna Goodman - Chief Advisor: Quality Assurance

Dr. Joanna Goodman is a distinguished leader in education with over 30 years of comprehensive experience. She holds a Doctorate in Education from King’s College London and has honed her expertise across various educational roles. Dr. Joanna specialises in educational leadership and curriculum development, with a deep focus on the transformative power of assessment for learning. Dr. Joanna is a respected Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors and her authoritative insights are extensively published in leading educational journals worldwide. In her influential academic research, she focused on the role of assessment for learning in improving progress. Her advisory role at IQN is at the forefront of providing independent reviews of quality assurance process.

Rayhan Utpaul - Secretary: IQN Programme Committee

Rayhan Utpaul has keen interest in governance, risk and compliance issues. As the secretary of the committee, he renders advisory role for ensuring that IQN complies with relevant regulations and maintains high standards of quality assurance. Within the organisation, he holds an position at the heart of UK operations. Moreover, he acts as a vital point of correspondence between the shareholders and executive management. Rayhan is a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Finance Specialist. He has Master of Business Administration in Finance and Investment Management from the University of Wales.

Samiur Rashid - Chief Executive & Head of Programmes

Samiur Rashid is a distinguished leader in education with over 20 years of comprehensive experience. He is a committed ‘edupreneur’ with strong understanding of international education markets. Samiur is an IPA graduate of the Centre for Financial and Management Studies (CeFims) of School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Samiur also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. He has experience in developing collaborative provisions in partnership with different educational establishments. His range of interests include UK national qualification frameworks, online collaborative provisions, continuing professional development frameworks and risk-based quality assurance schemes.

Quality Assurance