Exemplar Global is an international certification and credentialing body supporting professionals in environmental management, occupational health and safety, and quality auditing. Its competency‑based credentials validate expertise in regulatory compliance, environmental auditing, management systems, and risk‑based oversight across manufacturing, energy, consulting, and EHS compliance functions.
Exemplar Global
- Founded: 1989
- Headquarters: United States & Australia (global operations)
- Website: exemplarglobal.org
- Credential Focus: Environmental auditing, safety auditing, quality management systems, regulatory compliance
- Global Reach: Serves professionals in more than 100 countries
📜 Flagship Certifications
- CPEA – Certified Professional Environmental Auditor — Recognizes advanced competency in environmental compliance auditing, regulatory assessment, and management systems evaluation.
- CQA – Certified Quality Auditor — A respected quality auditing credential; however, it is issued by ASQ (not Exemplar Global) and therefore falls outside IDL’s Environmental, Safety & Regulatory Compliance catalog.
🧭 Overview
Exemplar Global provides competency‑based certifications aligned with internationally recognized management system standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001. Its programs support professionals responsible for environmental compliance, safety auditing, quality assurance, and integrated management systems.
Exemplar Global credentials are widely used by multinational corporations, consulting firms, environmental service providers, and regulatory‑driven industries seeking validated expertise in auditing and compliance oversight.
🌐 Global Impact
- Recognized internationally across environmental, safety, and quality management professions
- Credentials aligned with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 auditing frameworks
- Used by multinational corporations, consulting firms, and regulatory‑driven industries
🧭 Professional Standards
Exemplar Global emphasizes competency‑based certification, ethical auditing practices, and adherence to internationally recognized management system standards. Its programs support continuous professional development and ensure auditors meet rigorous expectations for technical accuracy and regulatory integrity.
📌 Quick Facts
- Website: exemplarglobal.org
- Founded: 1989
- Credential Focus: Environmental auditing, safety auditing, quality management systems
- Global Reach: 100+ countries
🏛 Sector Assignment
- Primary Sector: Environmental, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Secondary Sector: Quality Management & Operational Excellence
🗂 Category Assignment
- Environmental Auditing & Compliance
- Safety Auditing & Risk Assessment
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- ISO Standards & Management Systems
🔗 Related Providers
- ABCEP – Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals
- BGC – Board for Global EHS Credentialing
- BCSP – Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- AEE – Association of Energy Engineers
- ASQ – American Society for Quality
🎓 Related Designations
- CPEA – Certified Professional Environmental Auditor
- CEP – Certified Environmental Professional (ABCEP)
- CIH – Certified Industrial Hygienist (BGC)
- CSP – Certified Safety Professional (BCSP)
- CEM® – Certified Energy Manager (AEE)
