What Exemplar Global does

Exemplar Global Inc. is a privately held, ISO/IEC 17024:2012-accredited personnel certification body headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with an Asia Pacific regional office in Sydney, Australia. Formerly known as RABQSA International, the organization has more than 30 years of history building certification programs and offers over 40 globally recognized credentials across quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), food safety (ISO 22000), and a portfolio of technical engineering certifications operated under the iNARTE sub-brand spanning telecommunications, EMC/EMI, product safety, ESD, spectrum management, and aerospace/defense. It also delivers FCC licensing exam administration, Training Provider Certification, the Management Systems Implementation Consultant (MSIC) credential, a Recognized Consulting Group (RCG) program, and Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) Auditor Certification in partnership with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

The technology foundation is a digital certification management platform centered on the Exemplar Global Community portal (community.exemplarglobal.org), which supports application processing, document submission, online examination, recertification workflows, and member knowledge exchange. Verified digital credentials are issued via an integration with Credly, and the company offers professional behavioral and cognitive assessment instruments through a partnership with TalentClick. Distribution runs through a global network of 270+ certified training providers, an approved proctor network for iNARTE and FCC exams, and the public Exemplar Link Register for credential verification.

The revenue model is dominated by recurring annual maintenance fees, recertification charges, and application/examination fees for individual professionals, supplemented by training-provider certification fees, FCC licensing exam fees, FCC exam proctoring, digital badging, and add-on assessment products. Customer concentration is long-tail, with over 55,000 cumulative certifications issued across 100+ countries and no single enterprise customer driving material share. The organization operates with 11–50 employees and a small leadership team, with Andrew Baines serving as President & CEO.

Name

Exemplar Global

Legal name

Exemplar Global Inc.

Website

https://exemplarglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exemplar Global Inc. is an ISO/IEC 17024-accredited personnel certification body offering 40+ certifications across ISO management systems auditing and iNARTE engineering credentials, serving individual professionals, training providers, certification bodies, and consulting groups in 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personnel Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification Support (Stage 1/2) & External Audit сопровождение (EUAHAIAF), Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL), EMS Training & Competency Development (EUAHAIAH), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)

Keywords

• Personnel certification
• Professional credentialing
• Auditor certification
• Training provider accreditation
• ISO standards certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Penrith

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Personnel Certification Fees: Fees for individuals seeking certification across auditor certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000), iNARTE engineering and technician certifications (EMC, ESD, Product Safety, Spectrum Management), and related credentials. Includes examination fees, application fees, and annual maintenance charges.
2. Training Provider Certification: Certification fees for training providers seeking recognition of their course design, development, and delivery frameworks to meet international standards and gain additional benefits for their students.
3. Annual and Recertification Fees: Ongoing annual fees and recertification charges to maintain active certification status, supporting continuous certification programs and certificate validity management.
4. FCC Licensing Exams: Examination fees for Federal Communications Commission licensing exams administered through the certification platform.
5. Digital Badging Services: Digital badge issuance and management through Credly platform integration for credential verification and professional recognition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Exemplar Global is an ISO/IEC 17024:2012 accredited personnel certification body offering more than 40 globally recognized certifications for individual auditors, engineers, technicians, and training providers. The portfolio spans Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental (ISO 14001), Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001), and Food Safety (ISO 22000) auditor certifications, iNARTE technical engineering certifications, FCC licensing examinations, training provider accreditation, and digital badging through Credly.

Product overview

Exemplar Global is a personnel certification body (formerly RABQSA) offering over 40 globally recognized certifications across various industries. The portfolio consists of core personnel certification programs for auditors and professionals, the iNARTE sub-brand for engineering and technician certifications, the Exemplar Global Community platform for member engagement and resources, Training Provider Certification services, and specialized assessments through TalentClick partnership. Key certification domains include Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001), Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001), Food Safety (ISO 22000), and technical fields through iNARTE (EMC/EMI, ESD, telecommunications, product safety, spectrum management). The company also provides digital badging via Credly, FCC licensing exam services, and continuing professional development resources through its community platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iNARTE: International Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineering - technical certifications for engineers and technicians in telecommunications, EMC/EMI, product safety, ESD, military standards, spectrum management, aerospace, and defense.
• Exemplar Global Community

Products and services

• Personnel Certification Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 55,000 certified professionals across auditor and engineering certifications worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TalentClickcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership providing professional assessment tools including Conflict Management, Business Reasoning, Leadership, English Proficiency, Work Style, Cognitive Quotient, Attitude Values Personality, and Behavioral Risk assessments to enhance professional development services.
• CredlycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for digital badge issuance and management, enabling certified professionals to claim, manage, and share verifiable credentials across professional networks.
• National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) Auditor Certification program developed to certify professionals auditing heavy vehicle operators under the HVA program.
• International Accreditation Service (IAS)coreOthersAccreditation body providing ISO/IEC 17024:2012 accreditation for Exemplar Global's personnel certification programs, confirming international compliance and recognition.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: SGS is one of the world's largest TIC companies, offering ISO management system auditor training/certification as part of its broader testing, inspection, and certification portfolio.
• BSI (British Standards Institution): BSI is the originator of ISO standards and provides auditor training/certification as part of its broader standards and compliance business, overlapping with Exemplar Global's ISO 9001/14001/45001 offerings.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD provides ISO auditor certification and training alongside broader testing, inspection, and certification services, with overlapping ISO auditor certification offerings.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas): DNV is a major certification body offering ISO management system auditor training and certification alongside broader assurance services, comparable in scope to Exemplar Global's auditor programs.

Direct peers

• ASQ (American Society for Quality): ASQ offers widely recognized quality and auditing certifications (CQA, etc.) and is a natural peer for Exemplar Global's auditor certification programs.
• PECB: PECB offers ISO/IEC 17024-accredited personnel certifications for auditors and professionals across ISO standards, directly competing with Exemplar Global's core auditor certification programs.
• IRCA (International Register of Certificated Auditors): IRCA, now part of the Chartered Quality Institute, is one of the leading global auditor certification bodies for ISO management systems, directly competing with Exemplar Global.

Others

• NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology): While not a direct competitor, NIST develops standards and conformity assessment frameworks that underpin the certifications Exemplar Global issues; relevant ecosystem participant.
• iNARTE (legacy identity now owned by Exemplar Global): iNARTE is now a sub-brand of Exemplar Global but historically was an independent engineering certification body in EMC/ESD/telecom; relevant historical peer for the technical engineering certification line.
• RABQSA (legacy predecessor identity): Former brand identity of Exemplar Global itself; relevant for understanding historical positioning within the auditor certification market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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