Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Qualitat

Name

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Qualitat

Legal name

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualität e.V.

Website

https://dgq.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Quality Management Training and Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

akta.pro primary industry

Statistical Process Control (SPC) & Measurement Systems (MSA/Gage R&R) (EDABAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data-Driven Operations & Quality Analytics (DOE, basic analytics) (EDABAKAO), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Quality management training
• Professional certification services
• Management systems consulting
• ISO standards compliance
• Quality assurance education

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Services: DGQ generates the majority of its revenue from providing training programs and professional certification examinations. Training courses are offered in public (online/in-person) and inhouse formats, with certification exams priced separately. Certificates are valid for three years and can be renewed via recertification for a fee of EUR 180.
2. Consulting and Coaching: DGQ offers consulting services to organizations for the implementation of quality management systems, process management, and related topics.
3. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for individuals and corporate members, providing access to the DGQ network, publications, events, and member benefits.
4. Publications and Resources: Revenue from publishing the QZ – Zeitschrift für Qualitätsmanagement (journal), specialist literature, whitepapers, and research publications through FQS e.V.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DGQ is a non-profit professional association that delivers quality management training, personal certification, management consulting, and applied research to organizations and individual professionals across Germany. Its offering spans 1,200+ practice-oriented training sessions (public, inhouse, e-learning, webinars) led by 200+ trainers, independent personal certifications in quality, process, and audit management (with EOQ international recognition), and consulting for the implementation of management systems compliant with ISO and industry standards.

Product overview

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualität (DGQ) operates as a multi-faceted quality management organization offering a unified portfolio of training, certification, and consulting services. The core offerings include DGQ Weiterbildung (training with 200+ trainers and 1,200+ courses), DGQ Personenzertifizierung (professional certification for auditors, managers, and process managers), and DGQ Consulting (organizational implementation support). Research activities are coordinated through FQS e.V. The organization serves over 6,000 quality experts through its association network and provides both public training and customized inhouse programs. Products range from foundational quality management training to specialized certifications like Prozessmanager (DGQ), along with e-learning, webinars, and recertification services. The training portfolio covers topics including process management, QM methods and tools, FMEA, supplier management, AI in quality management, and various ISO standard implementations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DGQ Weiterbildung (DGQ Training) Public training catalog of 1,200+ practice-oriented sessions covering quality management, process management, auditing, FMEA, AI in QM, and industry-specific topics, delivered by 200+ trainers in online, in-person, and inhouse formats. Targeted at quality professionals, quality managers, auditors, and corporate L&D buyers.
• DGQ Personenzertifizierung (DGQ Person Certification) Independent certification body issuing market-recognized personal certificates for quality management, process management, and auditing professionals, with optional upgrade to internationally recognized EOQ Process Manager certificate and EOQ competence card.
• DGQ Consulting und Coaching Management consulting and coaching services supporting organizations with the implementation of quality management systems, process optimization, organizational development, and Quick Check quality assessments. Targeted at corporate clients in Germany.
• Prozessmanager (DGQ) Certification Five-day training plus certification exam (EUR 590) enabling participants to analyze, document, and improve organizational processes. Includes the full certification process from application through examination to certification decision.
• Inhouse-Training Customized on-site or online training programs delivered at client locations by practice-experienced DGQ trainers, with tailored content and professional service. Targeted at corporate clients across Germany.
• E-Learning und Webinare (E-Learning and Webinars) Online learning offerings including e-trainings and webinars covering quality management topics such as ISO/IEC 17025, QM tools, Six Sigma, FMEA, and process management, providing flexible access to DGQ educational content.
• DGQ Vereinsmitgliedschaft (DGQ Membership) Annual membership in the DGQ association providing access to the network of over 6,000 quality experts across more than 70 specialist and regional groups in Germany, plus publications, events, and member benefits.
• Rezertifizierung (Recertification) Recertification services extending DGQ and EOQ certificates with training options suitable for maintaining professional certifications. Fee EUR 180 per 3-year cycle.
• DGQ-PraxisWerkstatt Practical workshop format offering hands-on training in methods and approaches, including agile work methods and quality management techniques, typically delivered as case-study-driven exercises.
• DGQ Process Management Training Portfolio 2024 Refreshed process management training portfolio launched in 2024 with updated content and practical exercises, covering process analysis, documentation, optimization, and the role of AI in process management.
• FQS – Forschungsgemeinschaft Qualität e.V. (Research) Subsidiary coordinating publicly funded research projects in quality assurance and quality management, facilitating knowledge transfer to businesses through publications and applied research.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 quality experts connected through DGQ's network across Germany
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DIN MediacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026DGQ, DIN Media, and DQS jointly organize the event series 'ISO 9001:2026 – Die nächste Generation' (ISO 9001:2026 – The Next Generation), launched in June 2026 to address the upcoming revision of ISO 9001 and its implications for organizations.
• DQS (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026DGQ and DQS co-host the ISO 9001:2026 conference series alongside DIN Media, targeting quality management professionals on the upcoming standard revision.
• EOQ (European Organization for Quality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGQ offers holders of its Prozessmanager (DGQ) certificate the option to obtain the internationally recognized EOQ Process Manager certificate and EOQ competence card for an additional fee of EUR 140, provided they meet the EOQ requirements (university degree and 6 years of experience).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• DGQ-internal — DGQ Weiterbildung gGmbH (subsidiary focus): DGQ's own training subsidiary; included to anchor the operating structure rather than as a true external peer.

Direct peers

• DQS (Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Managementsystemen): Germany's leading management system certification body and DGQ's joint event partner. DQS operates in the same ISO/QM certification, audit, and training market with directly overlapping customer segments.
• TÜV SÜD Akademie: Training arm of TÜV SÜD, offering ISO/QM, automotive, and medical device training and certification in Germany. Directly comparable in course portfolio, certification authority, and enterprise client base.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: Training and certification services of TÜV Rheinland, covering ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and quality management certifications — directly competing for the same German enterprise training and personal certification market.
• EOQ (European Organization for Quality): European-level quality management organization of which DGQ is a member. EOQ operates in the same personal certification and quality professional recognition space, including the EOQ Process Manager certificate DGQ already offers.
• DEKRA: Global testing, inspection, and certification organization with a substantial training academy in Germany. Competes with DGQ across QM, automotive, and process auditor certification and corporate training engagements.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) major with a German training and certification presence. Overlaps with DGQ on ISO/QM training and management system certification, but operates as a much broader, multi-industry TIC portfolio.
• SGS: Global TIC leader offering training, certification, and QM-related services in Germany. Competitor in certification and training but with a vastly broader industrial, commodity, and consumer-goods testing portfolio.

Emerging players

• Fraunhofer Academy: German research-to-training provider offering executive and professional development programs with research-backed content, including QM and process management topics. Partial overlap with DGQ's advanced training portfolio.

Regional players

• ASQ (American Society for Quality): The US counterpart professional association for quality professionals, offering certifications (CQA, CQE), training, and a member network. Highly comparable business model but operates primarily in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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