ABI Certifications™ (American-Based International Certifications) administers professional certification programs designed to assess role-based competence, professional responsibility, and applied knowledge across engineering, construction, quality management, inspection, auditing, and safety-critical operational environments.
All certification programs are governed under defined certification requirements and are intended to support professional credibility, employer confidence, and consistent certification outcomes.
Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
QA/QC certification programs are designed for professionals responsible for inspection, verification, quality planning, and quality management functions across engineering, Oil & Gas, construction, and industrial projects.
- Certified QA/QC Inspector (CQI)™
(Discipline-based: Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom, Chemical, Industrial, Materials) - Certified QA/QC Engineer (CQE)™ (Discipline-based: Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Telecom, Chemical, Industrial, Materials)
- Certified QA/QC Manager (CQM)™
(Oil & Gas, Construction, Infrastructure & Industrial Projects)
Six Sigma Certifications
Six Sigma certification programs are designed to assess professional competence in process improvement, statistical analysis, quality management, operational excellence, defect reduction, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies across manufacturing, engineering, construction, infrastructure, industrial, and service sectors.
Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB)™
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)™
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)™
Inspection Certifications
Inspection certifications are intended for professionals engaged in independent inspection, production monitoring, and verification activities.
- Certified Precast Concrete Inspector (CPCI)™
- Certified Batch Plant Inspector (CBPI)™
- Third-Party Inspection Certification (Includes vendor, supplier, manufacturer, and site inspection activities)
Construction Site Management Programs
Construction and Site management certifications support professionals responsible for planning, coordination, supervision, and execution of construction and engineering works.
- Certified Professional Construction Manager (CPCM)™
- Certified Construction Superintendent (CCS)™
Auditing & Compliance Certifications
Auditing and compliance certifications are designed to evaluate professional competence in audit planning, execution, conformity assessment, and management system evaluation in accordance with internationally recognized standards and best practices.
Programs are delivered through ABI Certifications™ Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) under the Exemplar Global Recognized Training Provider (RTP) framework, ensuring alignment with internationally recognized auditor competency requirements.
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor – Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor – Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor – Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)
Safety & Permit Systems
Safety and permit system certifications address competence in managing controlled work environments and safety-critical authorization systems.
- Permit-to-Work (PTW) Authorized Person Certification
- Certified Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Practitioner
Program Development and Additional Scope Requests
Where an institution or industry sector seeks authorization for a certification program or professional scope not listed above, proposals may be submitted for review.
ABI Certifications™ evaluates such proposals based on:
- Defined role scope and competence requirements
- Alignment with applicable standards and industry practices
- Assessment methodology and certification governance controls
Authorization, where granted, is subject to formal review and approval in accordance with ABI Certifications™ certification governance procedures.
Eligibility – Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Certified QA/QC Inspector (CQI)™
- Qualification: Engineering degree or technical diploma (relevant discipline)
- Experience:
- 1 year with an engineering degree
- 2 years with a technical diploma or equivalent
Certified QA/QC Engineer (CQE)™
- Qualification: Engineering degree or technical diploma (relevant discipline)
- Experience:
- 3 years with an engineering degree
- 5 years with a technical diploma or equivalent
Certified QA/QC Manager (CQM)™
(Oil & Gas, Construction, Infrastructure & Industrial Projects)
- Qualification: Engineering degree or Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) / equivalent recognized technical qualification.
- Experience:
- Engineering degree holders (or higher): Minimum 6 years of total QA/QC experience.
- DAE / equivalent qualification holders: Minimum 8 years of total QA/QC experience.
Inspection Certifications
- Qualification: Discipline-specific technical qualification
- Experience: 3–5 years relevant inspection experience (scope dependent)
Six Sigma Certifications
Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB)™
Qualification:
Open to students, professionals, Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) holders, Bachelor’s degree holders, or equivalent recognized qualifications.
Experience:
No prior work experience required.
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)™
Qualification:
Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE), Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent recognized qualification.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of professional work experience.
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)™
Qualification:
Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE), Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent recognized qualification.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of professional work experience.
Certified Professional Construction Manager (CPCM)™
- Qualification: Engineering degree or technical diploma in construction, civil, mechanical, electrical, or related discipline
- Experience:
- Engineering degree holders (or higher): Minimum 6 years of total Construction Work Experience.
- DAE / equivalent qualification holders: Minimum 8 years of total Construction Work Experience.
Certified Construction Superintendent (CCS)™
- Qualification: Engineering degree or technical diploma in construction, civil, mechanical, electrical, or related discipline
- Experience:
- Engineering degree holders (or higher): Minimum 6 years of total Construction Work Experience.
- DAE / equivalent qualification holders: Minimum 8 years of total Construction Work Experience.
Safety & Permit System Certifications
- Qualification: Relevant technical or safety qualification
- Experience: Minimum 1-year operational experience in safety / PTW / JSA activities
Certification Validity (All Programs)
- Validity: 4 Years
- Renewal Requirements: Continued professional practice, PDUs/CPD activities, refresher training, or reassessment/examination as applicable.
- Certification renewal/recertification applications may be processed through ABI Certifications™ Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) or directly through ABI Certifications™
All certifications are issued exclusively by ABI Certifications™.
Training for ABI Certifications™ programs is delivered through Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) in accordance with defined certification governance and assessment requirements.