What QMS Certification - Brazil does

QMS Certification (legal entity QMS Brasil) is a privately held international ISO certification body headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, with 54 employees. The company offers third-party certification audits across more than 25 ISO and industry-specific management system standards — including ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), ISO/IEC 27701 (privacy), ISO 37001 (anti-bribery), ISO 37301 (compliance), ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management), ISO 50001 (energy), ISO 22301 (business continuity), ISO 13485 (medical devices), ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 (food safety), ABVTEX (textile supply chain), and SASSMAQ — plus ONA-accredited healthcare services accreditation across three levels. QMS holds regulatory credentials that gate market entry: ONA Institutional Acreditadora status for Brazilian healthcare (recognized by ISQua and affiliated with the WHO), Exemplar Global accreditation for lead auditor training (placing it alongside IRCA), and ISQua institutional membership.

The company operates two integrated business lines. The certification division runs a sales-led direct motion with a professional sales team responding to quote requests within 24 business hours, serving enterprise clients across banking (Bradesco, BTG Pactual, Serasa), energy (EDP, Copel, Petrobras), food and beverage (Bimbo Brasil, Seara), retail (Atacadão, PagBank), healthcare (Unimed), automotive (Localiza), mining (Komatsu), education (FGV, Sebrae), and utilities (Sanepar, Iguá Saneamento), among others. The training division, branded QMS Academy, runs a proprietary online learning platform (treinamentoiso.com.br) offering video lectures, downloadable materials, quizzes, online proctored exams, automated certificate issuance, and a public certificate verification portal. Course offerings include auditor interno (R$ 319–R$ 1,299), auditor líder with Exemplar Global accreditation (R$ 1,699–R$ 7,821 for combo courses), and the Q Plus annual subscription (R$ 478.80/year) providing access to 30+ courses for individual professionals and SMB segments. Closed-group corporate training is sold for groups of 10+ employees delivered via videoconference.

The business model combines project-based professional services revenue from multi-year certification cycles (initial certification, surveillance, recertification) with transactional course sales and a growing recurring subscription layer through Q Plus. Distribution is exclusively direct: no resellers, no marketplace channels. Marketing relies on content (free ISO checklists, transition guides, blog content at qmsbrasil.com.br and antissuborno.com.br), SEO, social media presence (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook), industry events, and case study content. The company is described as operating in more than 30 countries, has issued more than 10,000 training certificates, and claims an NPS consistently above 90. There is no disclosed external investment, parent company, or funding history; the company appears to be founder-operated under Director Neifer França and Technical Director Josué Borges.

Name

QMS Certification - Brazil

Legal name

QMS Brasil

Website

https://qmsbrasil.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QMS Certification is a São Paulo-based international ISO certification body offering third-party audits across 25+ management system standards plus ONA healthcare accreditation, supported by its QMS Academy training division serving enterprise clients in Brazil and 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ISO Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & GxP Documentation (HLAGAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD), Food Quality Management System (QMS) Design & Implementation (AFALALAA), Compliance, Certification & Continuing Education LMS (EDAFAAAD)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management system auditing
• Auditor training courses
• Healthcare accreditation services
• Compliance certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

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. ISO Certification Services: QMS charges companies for conducting third-party certification audits across over 25 ISO and industry-specific standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 37301, ISO 37001, ISO 50001, ISO 22301, ISO 13485, ISO 55001, ISO 41001, ISO 56001, ISO 20252, ISO 39001, ISO 22000, ISO 7101, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27701, SASSMAQ, IFS Progress, ABVTEX, FSSC 22000, ONA accreditation, and ABNT NBR 15906). Revenue is generated through audit fees tied to certification cycles including initial certification, surveillance visits, and recertification.
2. Online Training Courses (QMS Academy): QMS Academy generates revenue through individual course sales and a subscription model (Q Plus). Individual courses are sold at fixed price points (R$ 319 to R$ 4,588 per course or combo) with installment payment options via credit card. The Q Plus subscription provides access to 30+ courses for R$ 39.90/month billed annually (R$ 478.80/year). The company also offers corporate invoicing (PJ) for company-sponsored employee training.
3. In-Company / Closed Group Training: Companies with 10 or more employees can contract closed-group training sessions delivered via videoconference, with customization to QMS's existing course portfolio. This generates revenue through bulk course pricing negotiated via commercial proposals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

QMS Certification is a third-party certification body that conducts ISO management system audits and issues certificates across more than 25 standards (quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, information security, privacy, anti-bribery, compliance, IT service management, AI management, energy, business continuity, medical devices, food safety, and others), plus ONA healthcare accreditation and ABVTEX textile supply chain certification. It also operates QMS Academy, an online training division offering Exemplar Global-accredited Lead Auditor courses, Internal Auditor courses, and an annual Q Plus subscription covering 30+ courses for management system professionals.

Product overview

QMS Certification operates as an international ISO certification body with presence in over 30 countries, offering two interconnected service lines: (1) Certification and accreditation services for ISO management system standards including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO 27001/27701 (Information Security/Privacy), ISO 37001/37301 (Anti-Bribery/Compliance), ISO 20000-1 (IT Services), ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence), ISO 50001 (Energy), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ISO 13485 (Medical Devices), plus ONA healthcare accreditation, FSSC 22000, IFS Progress, ABVTEX textile certification, and SASSMAQ; and (2) QMS Academy training division providing Exemplar Global-accredited Lead Auditor courses, Internal Auditor courses, Understanding & Interpretation courses, and the Q Plus annual subscription with 30+ courses. The portfolio covers quality, environmental, health & safety, information security, privacy, anti-bribery, compliance, IT service management, AI management, business continuity, food safety, and healthcare sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QMS Academy: Training division specializing in online management systems auditor courses with Exemplar Global accreditation
• Q Plus

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Certification Third-party Quality Management System certification service verifying organizational compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Aimed at organizations seeking to demonstrate quality management maturity to customers, regulators, and procurement teams.
• ISO 14001 Certification Environmental Management System certification for organizations seeking to demonstrate environmental responsibility and compliance with ISO 14001.
• ISO 45001 Certification Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification for workplace health and safety compliance under ISO 45001.
• ISO/IEC 27001 Certification Information Security Management System certification service for protecting organizational information assets under ISO/IEC 27001.
• ISO/IEC 27701 Certification Privacy Information Management System certification extending ISO 27001 for data privacy compliance under ISO/IEC 27701.
• ISO 37001 Certification Anti-Bribery Management System certification for organizations seeking to prevent and detect bribery under ISO 37001.
• ISO 37301 Certification Compliance Management System certification for organizational compliance with laws and regulations under ISO 37301.
• ISO/IEC 20000-1 Certification IT Service Management System certification for technology service delivery organizations under ISO/IEC 20000-1.
• ISO/IEC 42001 Certification Artificial Intelligence Management System certification for organizations deploying AI systems responsibly under ISO/IEC 42001.
• ISO 50001 Certification Energy Management System certification for organizations seeking to improve energy performance under ISO 50001.
• ISO 22301 Certification Business Continuity Management System certification for organizational resilience under ISO 22301.
• ISO 13485 Certification Quality Management System certification for medical device manufacturers under ISO 13485.
• FSSC 22000 Certification Food Safety System Certification 22000 based on ISO 22000 for food safety management in food manufacturing and processing organizations.
• IFS Progress Food Food safety development program administered under licence from IFS Management GmbH to help food companies improve their food safety standards.
• ABVTEX Program Certification Textile supply chain certification program (ABVTEX) for suppliers to the textile and apparel industry, supporting responsible sourcing.
• SASSMAQ Certification Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Assessment System certification for logistics and transport sector companies.
• ONA Healthcare Accreditation National Accreditation Organization (ONA) accreditation for healthcare services quality and patient safety in Brazil, offered at levels 1, 2, and 3. QMS is an ONA-accredited Institutional Acreditadora Credenciada and ISQua member.
• QMS Academy Online Training Courses Online training division of QMS Certification offering Auditor Líder, Auditor Interno, and Understanding/Interpretation courses for ISO management systems, delivered via the web-based treinamentoiso.com.br platform with video lectures, quizzes, online proctored exams, and certificate issuance.
• Q Plus Subscription Annual subscription product for QMS Academy providing access to 30+ courses and Q Classes for continuous professional development in ISO management systems, priced at R$ 39.90/month billed annually (R$ 478.80/year).
• Corporate In-Company Training Closed-group training for organizations with 10 or more employees, delivered via videoconference with customization to QMS's existing course portfolio, billed via corporate invoicing (PJ).
• Certificate Verification Service Public-facing online portal allowing third parties to verify the authenticity of certificates issued by QMS Certification to companies and by QMS Academy to students, with responses within 1 business day.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 training certificates issued by QMS Academy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Exemplar GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationExemplar Global is an international accreditation body for auditor training programs. QMS Academy's auditor líder courses are officially accredited by Exemplar Global, providing graduates with internationally recognized certifications. This accreditation covers multiple courses including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SGI, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 37001, ISO 37301, and their various combo courses. Only two auditor training accreditation bodies hold high market reputation: IRCA and Exemplar Global.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Apcer: Apcer is a Portuguese-headquartered certification body with strong presence in Portugal, Brazil, and other Lusophone markets. Same ISO standard portfolio and target customer base as QMS; Apcer is a regional peer in Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking markets but does not have the same international geographic reach.

Direct peers

• SGS: SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant with a large ISO certification practice. QMS competes head-to-head with SGS in Brazil for ISO management system audits across multiple standards, with SGS offering broader geographic reach and QMS offering more localized servicing.
• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC company providing ISO management system certification alongside product testing. It competes with QMS in Brazil for ISO certifications across multiple standards, with broader service breadth but less localized focus than QMS.
• DNV: DNV (Det Norske Veritas) provides management system certification services across ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, and others. DNV competes directly with QMS in Brazil for enterprise certifications, with a stronger brand in energy, maritime, and food safety sectors where QMS also has customers.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): LRQA is a global ISO certification body offering accreditation services across multiple management system standards. It directly competes with QMS in Brazil and other markets, with particular overlap in ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and 45001.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC leader with strong ISO certification, food safety (FSSC 22000), and industry-specific programs where QMS also competes. Both target the same enterprise clients in Brazil for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000, and sector-specific certifications.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a major German-based certification body with ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 13485, and automotive QMS certifications. Their global footprint and recognized brand make them a direct competitor to QMS across the same enterprise verticals, especially in industrial and tech sectors.
• BSI Group: BSI is one of the world's largest ISO certification bodies and a direct competitor to QMS in ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, and other management system certifications. Both operate as accredited third-party certification bodies selling to enterprise clients; BSI is the global leader while QMS is a Brazilian-headquartered challenger.

Broad incumbents

• NSF International: NSF is a global public health and safety organization offering ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and food-related management system certification. NSF competes with QMS in food safety certification and overlaps in adjacent standards, but with a much broader portfolio spanning testing, auditing, and standards development.

Others

• Exemplar Global: Exemplar Global is an international accreditation body for auditor training programs, and a strategic partner of QMS Academy. While not a direct competitor, Exemplar Global defines the certification standards for lead auditor training and is therefore a key ecosystem enabler and potential peer in auditor credentialing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@QMSBRASIL
• Facebookfacebook.com/qmsbrasil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qms-certification-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/qmsbrasil

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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