Consorzio CISQ Automotive

What Consorzio CISQ Automotive does

Consorzio CISQ Automotive is an Italian non-profit consortium established in 1999 within the CISQ Federation and spun off as a separate legal entity in 2007. Headquartered in Monza (MB), Italy, with 11 employees, the organization promotes, develops, coordinates, and regulates activities of its six member certification bodies — CERTIQUALITY, ICIM, IGQ, IIP, IMQ, and RINA Service — for the issuance of IATF 16949 quality management system certifications across the automotive supply chain.

The consortium's core technology is built on the IATF 16949 quality management standard developed by the International Automotive Task Force, paired with a modular Six Sigma training curriculum aligned with ISO 13053 standards using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology. Its product portfolio includes IATF 16949 certification services, Yellow/Green/Black Belt Six Sigma training courses (priced at €400, €2,000, and €6,000 per participant respectively, excluding 22% VAT), individual process improvement modules (€400-€800 per module), and certification exam sessions managed by Master Black Belt professionals.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees — primarily certification issuance via member bodies and per-participant training course fees billed on a pay-as-you-go basis. To date, the consortium's member bodies have issued over 1,000 IATF 16949 certifications, with more than 60% covering international sites. The go-to-market is sales-led B2B, targeting automotive manufacturers, component suppliers, and treatment/finishing service providers that require certification for supply bids and international expansion. Distribution occurs directly through the geographically distributed offices of the six member certification bodies across Milan, Monza, and Genoa.

Name

Consorzio CISQ Automotive

Legal name

Consorzio CISQ Automotive

Website

https://cisqautomotive.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Consorzio CISQ Automotive is an Italian non-profit consortium that coordinates six member certification bodies to issue IATF 16949 quality management certifications and deliver modular Six Sigma training (Yellow/Green/Black Belt) to automotive supply chain companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Quality Certification

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Automotive quality certification
• IATF 16949 certification
• Six Sigma training
• Quality management systems
• Automotive compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Monza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IATF 16949 Certification Services: Certification services for automotive quality management systems issued through consortium member bodies.
2. Six Sigma Training Programs: Fee-based training courses for Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and Black Belt certifications, plus individual process improvement modules. Revenue generated through participant fees.
3. Certification of Management Systems: Quality management system certification services for the automotive industry supply chain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Consorzio CISQ Automotive is a non-profit consortium that coordinates and regulates IATF 16949 quality management system certification for the automotive industry through six member certification bodies. It also delivers a modular Six Sigma training program (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt) aligned with ISO 13053, covering the DMAIC methodology, plus process improvement modules and certification exams managed by Master Black Belt professionals.

Product overview

Consorzio CISQ Automotive operates as a non-profit consortium that promotes, develops, and coordinates certification activities for automotive industry management systems. The organization offers IATF 16949 certification services through six consortium member certification bodies (CERTIQUALITY, ICIM, IGQ, IIP, IMQ, and RINA Service), having issued over 1000 certifications with over 60% for international sites. Additionally, the consortium provides a comprehensive modular Six Sigma training program aligned with ISO 13053 standards, offering Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and Black Belt training courses along with process improvement modules covering all DMAIC phases, and certification examination sessions managed by Master Black Belt professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IATF 16949 Certification Quality management system certification for the automotive industry, developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and defining requirements for design, development, production, installation, and assistance of automotive products. The consortium has issued over 1,000 certifications, with more than 60% covering international sites.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 IATF 16949 certifications issued
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CERTIQUALITY S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body member of the consortium. Via Gaetano Giardino, 4 – 20123 Milano. Part of the consortium structure for issuing IATF 16949 certifications.
• ICIM S.p.AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body member of the consortium. Piazza Don Enrico Mapelli, 75 – 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (MI). Issues IATF 16949 certifications as part of consortium.
• IGQcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body member of the consortium. Via Giosuè Carducci, 125 – 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (MI). Issues IATF 16949 certifications as part of consortium.
• IIP Certificazione – Ispezioni – ProvecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification, inspection and testing body member. Via Velleia, 2 – 20900 Monza (MB). Issues IATF 16949 certifications as part of consortium.
• IMQcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body member of the consortium. Via Quintiliano, 43 – 20138 Milano. Issues IATF 16949 certifications as part of consortium.
• RINA Service SpAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification body member of the consortium. Via Corsica, 12 – 16128 Genova. Issues IATF 16949 certifications as part of consortium.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: International accredited registrar issuing IATF 16949 certifications globally, with strong presence in industrial and automotive verticals. Overlaps directly with CISQ Automotive's certification activities while also offering adjacent training programs.
• SGS: World's largest TIC company with automotive management systems certification including IATF 16949. Competes head-on with CISQ Automotive's member bodies for international automotive supplier audits and adjacent training.
• BSI (British Standards Institution): National standards body turned global certification firm. BSI issues IATF 16949 certifications directly competing with CISQ Automotive for European automotive supplier business and provides training/certification products across quality management standards.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) major with dedicated automotive industry services and IATF 16949 certification offerings. Competes with CISQ Automotive for the same Italian and European automotive supplier base, but operates as a single corporate entity across many sectors.
• Intertek: Global TIC firm with automotive industry services including IATF 16949 certification. Competes with the consortium on automotive supply-chain audits and adjacent management systems training.

Emerging players

• IASSC (International Association for Six Sigma Certification): Specialized body offering globally recognized Lean Six Sigma certifications (Yellow/Green/Black Belt). Competes with CISQ Automotive's training program for the same Italian and European quality professionals seeking credentials.
• ASQ (American Society for Quality): U.S.-based professional association offering Six Sigma training and certification (Yellow/Green/Black Belt) programs and quality management credentials. Directly comparable to CISQ Automotive's training revenue stream, though not focused on IATF 16949 scheme administration.

Direct peers

• TÜV SÜD: Global certification and testing giant with a major automotive management systems practice. TÜV SÜD issues IATF 16949 certifications to automotive suppliers worldwide and offers adjacent training, making it the most direct competitor in both certification and training services.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC leader issuing IATF 16949 certifications to automotive suppliers worldwide. Head-to-head competitor with CISQ Automotive's member bodies for European OEM supply-chain certification work.
• DEKRA: Germany-headquartered testing and certification organization with strong automotive industry focus and IATF 16949 certification services. A direct peer for CISQ Automotive's core certification offering, particularly with German OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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