Instituto para la Calidad - PUCP

What Instituto para la Calidad - PUCP does

The Instituto para la Calidad - PUCP is an educational, consulting, and certification business unit of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, operating since 1993 and formally established on June 7, 1995. It delivers executive education (diploma programs, specialized programs, and short courses), two distance master's degrees (in Quality Management & Management Systems and in Project Management & Quality), customized in-house corporate training, and organizational consulting to public- and private-sector clients in Peru and Latin America. Its portfolio is anchored in quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 21001, ISO 22000, ISO 13485, ISO/IEC 17025), Lean Six Sigma, project management (PMBOK), ESG/compliance, and digital transformation, and it also organizes the Quality Sustainability Award across Latin America under IAQ authorization.

The institute monetizes through tuition (diplomas at S/ 6,400-S/. 8,700 and a master's at S/. 55,579.20, financed via Diners Club, BBVA, and Scotiabank), professional-services consulting engagements, in-house corporate training contracts, international programs in Washington D.C. and Madrid, and competition fees (US$ 59 registration / US$ 472 full participation in the QSA). Distribution is sales-led via dedicated commercial advisors using WhatsApp Business, PUCP's eros.pucp.edu.pe enrollment portal, free informational sessions, and webinars, supported by a content-marketing engine across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. The technology backbone is Canvas LMS plus PeopleSoft Campus, with digital badges issued for program completion.

Its value proposition is built on the PUCP brand, 30+ years of accumulated content, an external credentialing stack (ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001 under LRQA/UKAS, IACET accreditation, PMI Authorized Training Partner status for 21+ years, and Sustaining Member of ASQ since 1995), and an international academic alliance network (FIU, SUNY, Georgetown, Comillas Madrid, Javeriana). Customers span large Peruvian and multinational organizations (ESSALUD, DP World Callao, CENCOSUD, Anglo American Quellaveco, LATAM Airlines Peru, Banco de la Nación, SEDAPAL, SUNAT, RENIEC, OSINFOR, Camposol) and a long tail of individual professionals. The institute employs approximately 125 staff, is headquartered at PUCP's main campus in Lima with a commercial office in San Isidro, and reports no publicly disclosed financials.

Name

Instituto para la Calidad - PUCP

Legal name

Instituto para la Calidad

Website

https://calidad.pucp.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Instituto para la Calidad is a PUCP business unit delivering executive education (diplomas, master's, international programs), in-house corporate training, and consulting in quality management, project management, ESG, and Lean Six Sigma to public- and private-sector organizations in Peru and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Executive Education Programs: Open-enrollment diplomaturas (diploma programs), specialized programs, and short courses offered to professionals. Programs range from 6 to 12 months, with tuitions between S/ 6,400 and S/ 8,700 per program. Multiple financing options available including bank installment plans.
2. Graduate Programs (Maestrías): Distance master's programs in Quality Management and Project Management & Quality. The Master's in Quality Management and Management Systems is priced at S/. 55,579.20. Programs deliver international certifications and academic degrees from PUCP.
3. In-House Corporate Training: Customized training programs designed and delivered exclusively for client organizations. Serves both public and private sector clients. Coverage extends to all of Peru and the Latin American region. Billed per organization/engagement.
4. Consulting Services: Advisory and consulting engagements for organizations implementing quality management systems, process improvement, digital transformation, ESG/compliance, and accreditation. Services include needs diagnosis, co-creation with client teams, and knowledge transfer.
5. Quality Sustainability Award (QSA): Annual competition that charges participation fees: US$ 59 for registration and US$ 472 for full competition participation (per team). Regional qualifier for the IAQ (International Academy for Quality) global award.
6. International Programs: International study programs held in Washington D.C., USA and Madrid, Spain. Participants pay program fees for international certifications in Quality Management & AI, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and International Project Management with AI.

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Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Instituto para la Calidad - PUCP is the educational and consulting business unit of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), specializing in quality management, project management, ESG, compliance, and process improvement. It delivers executive education (diplomaturas, distance master's degrees, international programs, short courses), customized in-house corporate training, organizational consulting, and the annual Quality Sustainability Award competition across Latin America.

Product overview

Instituto para la Calidad - PUCP is an educational and consulting unit of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, founded in 1993, offering a portfolio of professional development programs including diploma programs (diplomaturas), master's degrees (maestrías), international programs, specialized courses, and consulting services. The portfolio centers on quality management, project management, process improvement, ESG compliance, and organizational excellence. Key products include diploma programs in Lean Six Sigma, Compliance and Risk Auditing, ESG Standards, Educational Quality Accreditation, and Project Management; two distance master's programs in Quality Management and Project Management; international programs combining Quality Management with Artificial Intelligence; and organizational consulting and customized in-house training services. The institute also organizes the Quality Sustainability Award competition across Latin America.

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Products and services

• Diplomatura en Gestión por Procesos e Indicadores para Servicios Educativos Open-enrollment diploma program focused on process management and educational service indicators, teaching participants to optimize institutional performance and apply continuous improvement methodologies. Investment: S/ 6,400.
• Diplomatura en Acreditación y Gestión de la Calidad en Organizaciones Educativas Open-enrollment diploma program preparing professionals to participate in educational quality management processes and accreditation evaluation, covering national and international quality models. Investment: S/. 6,400.
• Diplomatura en Compliance Corporativo y Auditoría de Riesgos Open-enrollment diploma program training professionals in corporate compliance systems, internal control implementation, and risk management aligned with national and international legal frameworks including ISO 37301/37001 and ISO 31000. Investment: S/. 8,700.
• Diplomatura en Criterios y Estándares ESG Open-enrollment diploma program covering environmental, social, and governance standards, training professionals to design and implement sustainability areas using ESG criteria and GRI Sustainability Reporting. Investment: S/. 6,800.
• Diplomatura en Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Open-enrollment diploma program teaching Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for process optimization, defect elimination, and organizational excellence improvement. Provides 120 PDUs via PMI Authorized Training Partner status. Investment: S/ 8,300.
• Diplomatura en Gerencia de Proyectos y Calidad Open-enrollment diploma program based on PMBOK Guide standards, preparing project managers with strategic vision, analytical skills, and team management competencies. Delivered in Lima, Trujillo, and Cusco.
• Maestría a distancia en Gerencia de la Calidad y Sistemas de Gestión Distance master's program focused on developing a quality culture in organizations through academic specialization in theories, strategies, and modern tools for management optimization. Includes international certifications from FIU, SUNY, Georgetown, and Comillas Madrid. Total investment: S/. 55,579.20.
• Maestría a distancia en Gerencia de Proyectos y Calidad Distance master's program contributing to academic formation, application of best practices, and development of research capacities for project management with strategic vision. Includes international certifications.
• Programa Internacional Quality Management & Artificial Intelligence - Washington D.C. International face-to-face program in Washington D.C. combining quality management principles with artificial intelligence applications for modern organizational leadership, with US partner universities.
• Programa en Sistema de Gestión de Seguridad de la Información, Protección de Datos Personales y Privacidad Specialized program covering information security management systems (ISO 27001), personal data protection, and privacy compliance requirements.
• Consultoría Organizacional Organizational consulting services for public and private sector entities, providing applied solutions, expert accompaniment, and real knowledge transfer for management transformation across quality management systems, process improvement, digital transformation, ESG, and accreditation. Has served over 100 private and public companies.
• In-House Corporate Training Customized training programs designed and delivered exclusively for client organizations to develop real competencies in teams, transforming learning into actionable capabilities. Available in-person, semi-presential, or 100% online, 365 days/year. Coverage extends to all of Peru and the Latin American region. Over 500 companies and 15,500 students trained.
• Quality Sustainability Award (QSA) Annual international competition recognizing projects that successfully link quality management philosophy with sustainability, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Organized in Latin America with IAQ authorization since 2020. Registration fee: US$ 59; full participation: US$ 472.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ evaluators and experts trained in accreditation across the Andean Community through an e-learning platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Qualität (DGQ)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Corporate member since 2022. Provides access to German quality experts, expert groups, international standardization participation, and knowledge management resources.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019LRQA provides ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001 certification for the institute's open-enrollment diplomatura programs under UKAS accreditation. This validates the institute's own quality management system.
• Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Member since 2017. Facilitates participation in scientific conferences, international awards, and knowledge exchange in the Asia-Pacific region.
• International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016IACET accreditation since 2016 under the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training. Provides international credibility for the institute's continuing education programs delivered in-person and semi-presentially.
• European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Corporate member since 2014. The partnership provides access to EFQM's model of excellence, European quality benchmarking, and best practice exchange among European organizations.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995The institute is a Sustaining Member of ASQ since 1995, enabling it to stay updated on quality management advancements, access ASQ resources (journals, books, case studies), and leverage global networking and certification opportunities. Master's students receive ASQ membership.
• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute is an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of PMI, providing PMP exam preparation and PDU-earning programs for over 21 years. This partnership provides students with internationally recognized project management certifications and access to PMI's global standards.
• International Academy for Quality (IAQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute organizes the Quality Sustainability Award (QSA) in Latin America with IAQ authorization. This partnership positions the institute as the regional leader in quality and sustainability award competitions, linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Florida International University (FIU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner for the master's programs. FIU collaborates on international certifications, study visits to the US, and networking with American academics and businesses. Featured in internationalization section of both master's programs.
• State University of New York (SUNY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUNY Global Center partnership provides international certifications and study visits to the US as part of the master's programs. Facilitates global academic and professional networking for students.
• Georgetown UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partner for master's programs. Contributes to the international certification component of the master's programs, providing access to Georgetown's academic network and US-based study visits.
• Universidad Pontificia Comillas (Madrid, Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university providing Spanish and European certifications for master's programs. Enables study visits to Spain, access to Comillas' academic network, and European perspective on quality management and sustainability.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)coreOthersParent institution. The Instituto para la Calidad is a business unit of PUCP, created by university decree on June 7, 1995. It operates under PUCP's institutional framework, utilizing its campuses, LMS platforms, and academic governance.
• Instituto Nacional de Calidad (INACAL) - PerusecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerINACAL is Peru's national quality standards body. Faculty members include INACAL specialists; the institute participates in national standardization committees and hosts INACAL's Director of Normalization as a guest faculty member.
• Universidad Javeriana (Colombia)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American university partner, featured in the international alliances carousel on the website, enabling regional academic exchange and collaboration in quality management education.
• Centro Interamericano de Estudios de Gestión (Cinda)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured in the alliances section. Cinda is a regional Latin American educational management institute that supports quality improvement in educational institutions across the continent.

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Recent moves8 records

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

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