SQMC Training

What SQMC Training does

SQMC Training (Scottish Quality Management Centre) is a UK-based private training company founded in 1989 in Dunfermline, Scotland, specializing in ISO auditor training and QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) certification. It delivers CQI and IRCA accredited courses covering ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), plus sector-specific standards including AS 9100 (Aerospace), IATF 16949 (Automotive), ISO 29001 (Petroleum), and ISO 50001 (Energy Management). Training is delivered through four channels: public classroom courses at centres in Dunfermline, Aberdeen, and Glasgow; private in-house training at client premises; live virtual classroom via Zoom; and on-demand e-learning via the LearnWorlds platform with 12-month access. The company maintains an in-house tutor team of working auditors and consultants rather than relying on contract tutors, which is positioned as a key differentiator.

The business operates on a per-seat, per-course model where individual delegates or organizations purchase course seats (e.g., £399 + VAT for the ISO 9001:2015 Transition course, with a £299 + VAT alumni rate). Enterprise customers also book private in-house programs requiring a 40% deposit for date reservation. Named enterprise customers include SSE, Merck, NHS, Diageo, RBS, Amey, Fujifilm, and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, alongside individual professional attendees across the UK and worldwide. Additional revenue comes from QHSE consulting on a best-endeavours basis and E-Learning subscriptions. The company is founder/family-owned (SQMC Limited), privately held with no external institutional investment, and has recently undergone leadership succession: Ian W. Hannah (founder, 1939-2025) passed in August 2025, and Kenny Hannah assumed the Managing Director role in 2026.

Name

SQMC Training

Legal name

SQMC Limited

Website

https://sqmc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SQMC Training is a UK-based ISO auditor training company founded in 1989, delivering CQI and IRCA accredited QHSE courses (Quality, Safety, Environmental) via classroom, virtual, and e-learning to professionals and enterprises globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services (ISO/QHSE Auditor Certification)

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD)

Keywords

• ISO auditor training
• Quality management courses
• Lead auditor certification
• Environmental management training
• Occupational health safety courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Dunfermline

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Classroom Training: Scheduled open-enrolment courses delivered at training centres in Dunfermline, Aberdeen, and Glasgow. Customers book individual seats on courses such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, and Awareness courses.
2. Private/In-House Training: Exclusive training delivered for single client organisations at their premises or virtually. 40% deposit required to secure dates.
3. Virtual Classroom Training: Live online courses using Zoom platform, enabling remote participation from anywhere. Covers same curriculum as classroom courses with interactive tutor-led sessions.
4. E-Learning Subscriptions: Digital learning content including ISO 14001 Essentials module and other online courses. Access granted for 12 months from activation.
5. Consultancy Services: QHSE consulting services for organisations implementing ISO management systems. Provided on best-endeavours basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SQMC Training (Scottish Quality Management Centre) delivers CQI and IRCA accredited ISO auditor certification courses covering quality (ISO 9001), environmental (ISO 14001), occupational health & safety (ISO 45001), and sector-specific standards (AS 9100, IATF 16949, ISO 29001, ISO 50001). Courses are delivered through public classroom training at centres in Dunfermline, Aberdeen, and Glasgow; private in-house training at client premises; live virtual classroom sessions via Zoom; and 12-month e-learning subscriptions via LearnWorlds. SQMC also provides QHSE consulting services to support organisations implementing ISO management systems.

Product overview

SQMC (Scottish Quality Management Centre) is a training organisation offering a portfolio of IRCA and CQI accredited ISO auditor certification courses, primarily delivered through classroom-based public courses, private in-house training, and virtual classroom (live online) formats. The core product portfolio centres on Quality (ISO 9001), Safety (ISO 45001), and Environmental (ISO 14001) management system auditor training, supplemented by industry-specific courses for aerospace (AS 9100), automotive (IATF 16949), and energy (ISO 50001) sectors. Training is delivered via the company's own tutor team using Zoom for virtual sessions and LearnWorlds for e-learning content. Courses range from entry-level awareness (single-day) through internal auditor (2-day) to professional lead auditor certification (5-day with IRCA examination).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course A five-day IRCA and CQI accredited certification programme for experienced auditors and quality professionals to lead audits, manage audit teams, and gain recognised lead auditor qualification. Features a 94% pass rate.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Course A practical two-day course for new and existing internal auditors to understand ISO 9001, gather good evidence, and audit with confidence.
• ISO 9001 Awareness/Requirements Course Foundation-level single-day course providing real-world understanding of ISO 9001 meaning and application, ideal pre-cursory preparation for auditor courses.
• ISO 9001:2015 Transition Course Single-day workshop for previously-trained quality auditors to update their auditing qualification to the ISO 9001:2015 version. Priced at £399 + VAT (standard) or £299 + VAT (SQMC alumni rate).
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Course Two-day practical training for auditing occupational health and safety management systems, ideal for H&S or QHSE managers and internal audit teams.
• ISO 45001 Transition Course Transition training for auditors to update their qualification from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management standard.
• ISO 45003 Awareness Course Psychosocial health and safety awareness training covering the mental health and wellbeing aspects of occupational health and safety management.
• ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Course Practical environmental management systems auditor training for people who need to audit ISO 14001 and support better environmental performance.
• ISO 14001:2026 Transition Course Transition training for auditors to update their qualification to the 2026 revision of ISO 14001 environmental management standard.
• ISO 50001 Foundation Course Energy management systems foundation training based on ISO 50001 standard for improving energy performance.
• AS 9100 Requirements Course Aerospace and defence-specific quality management systems training covering AS 9100 Rev D standard requirements.
• IATF 16949 Requirements Course Automotive quality management systems training covering IATF 16949 standard requirements for the automotive industry.
• ISO 29001 Requirements Course Petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries-specific quality management systems training based on ISO 29001 standard.
• Quality Control & Inspection Training Training for quality control procedures and inspection techniques for quality professionals.
• Root Cause Analysis Training
• Virtual Classroom Training Live online training delivered via Zoom platform, allowing remote attendance for ISO auditor courses with interactive sessions and technical support.
• In-Company/Private Training Private in-house training delivered exclusively for one client organisation, tailored to specific company needs and delivered at client location or online. Requires 40% deposit to secure dates.
• E-Learning Platform (LearnWorlds) Online learning platform providing on-demand and blended digital learning, including ISO 14001 Essentials e-module, accessible for 12 months from activation.
• QHSE Consultancy Services QHSE consulting services for organisations implementing ISO management systems. Provided on best-endeavours basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% pass rate on ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course (20% higher than worldwide average)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCQI Approved Training Partner (Licence Number 01180290). SQMC delivers CQI and IRCA certified auditor training courses. Delegates on certified courses receive CQI membership benefits and CPD points (40 CPD points for Lead Auditor course, 7 CPD points for Awareness courses).
• International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRCA Accredited Training Partner (Accreditation Reference: A18054). SQMC delivers IRCA registered lead auditor and internal auditor courses that confer professional auditor registration upon successful completion.
• LearnWorldssupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party e-learning platform used by SQMC for digital course delivery and online learning content access.
• StripesupportingTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor used by SQMC for processing course bookings and transaction payments.
• LVS.lvsupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party standards provider used by SQMC to create delegate accounts for accessing licensed ISO standards.
• SARAS/Easy Proctor (IRCA)supportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline examination system and remote invigilation software used by IRCA for administering and invigilating the Lead Auditor e-exam. Delegates require webcam, microphone, and 15 Mbps internet connection to take the exam.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• NQA (National Quality Assurance): NQA is a UK-based certification body and training provider delivering CQI/IRCA-accredited ISO auditor courses and in-house programmes. Closest like-for-like competitor to SQMC in terms of geographic focus (UK), target audience (quality/HSE managers), and product mix.
• QMS International: QMS International is a smaller UK-focused ISO training and consultancy provider offering ISO 9001/14001/45001 auditor courses. Closest size and geography analogue to SQMC - useful as a near-direct comparator for pricing, delivery model, and competitive positioning within the UK mid-market.
• SGS Academy: SGS runs a global training academy delivering ISO/QHSE auditor courses with similar CQI/IRCA alignment, serving enterprise clients seeking certified lead auditor qualifications. Direct competitor in the same product category with a much larger international footprint.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register): LRQA delivers IRCA-registered lead auditor and internal auditor training across QHSE and sector-specific standards (IATF, AS 9100), directly competing with SQMC for in-house and public cohort bookings. Strong overlap in regulated sectors (energy, aerospace, automotive) and similar accreditation-led go-to-market.
• DNV (Training): DNV delivers accredited lead auditor and management systems training covering ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and sector-specific standards. Directly comparable in accreditation, audience, and content; differentiated by maritime and energy sector depth that SQMC does not emphasise.
• TÜV SÜD Academy: TÜV SÜD operates an extensive auditor training portfolio covering ISO 9001/14001/45001, IATF 16949, and AS 9100 with global delivery. Comparable in that it combines accredited auditor training with certification body status; differs in scale and broader industry coverage beyond quality management.
• Bywater Training: Bywater delivers ISO/QHSE auditor and management systems training to UK enterprises with similar public, in-house, and virtual delivery channels. Comparable scope and audience to SQMC, with comparable emphasis on practical, working-auditor tutors rather than external contractors.
• BSI Group: BSI is one of the world's largest ISO standards bodies and training providers, offering IRCA-accredited auditor courses across the same ISO 9001/14001/45001 portfolio as SQMC. Direct overlap in product, accreditation, and customer base (enterprise quality teams), but at significantly larger scale and with a global footprint.
• Intertek (training arm): Intertek operates an accredited training division (built around the acquired SAI Global) offering ISO/QHSE auditor courses across multiple sectors. Comparable in target buyer (enterprise quality teams) and accreditation pathway; broader portfolio spanning testing, inspection, and certification beyond training.

Broad incumbents

• IT Governance: IT Governance is a UK training and consultancy provider that delivers ISO training (including ISO 9001/27001) alongside a much broader information security and data protection portfolio. Comparable at the ISO training intersection but its core differentiator is cyber/risk rather than QHSE auditor certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QualityAuditor
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AnchorQualitySystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/qualityauditor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-scottish-quality-management-centre

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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