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Debut of Compliance Practitioners Initiative (CPI)

13 Sep '10
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“Over the past 132 years, City & Guilds has been committed to providing quality vocational education that responds to market trends and requirements,” said Mr. John McGee, Head of International Operations, City & Guilds at the Hong Kong launch. ”We strongly believe expertise and technical know-how are the first step towards professional success, as well as the cornerstone for social sustainable development. Despite the change of time, City & Guilds has always built solid long-term relationships with distinguished employers in a rich variety of industries around the world, with an aim to support their long-term strategies and objectives in talent training."

”Human resource management is an integral part of corporate success in the 21st century. City & Guilds is glad to join forces with CPI to recognize the qualifications of practitioners, as nurturing of talents and professional recognition are the key elements behind sustainable and stable development of industries. We are confident that our strategic partnership will help companies better understand the importance of CSR and quality, thus enabling them to further grow in line with international standards,” added Mr. McGee. We also believe the qualification of CPI Certified CSR Auditor and QA/ QC personnel will allow employers to further develop their business by hiring workers with appropriate certification.”

“With CPI, the much needed recognition and validation of personnel and the need to have a global certification is being addressed,” said Mr. Dilip Gianchandani, Regional Director, Intertek.

About CPI
Established in the United Kingdom, Compliance Practitioners Initiative (CPI) is a global qualification scheme for practitioners in the testing, inspection and certification industry. Through recognized training programs, assessment of competence-based skills and certification, CPI aims to set industry benchmark by qualifying people with confidence and bring the standard of the profession to a new height.

About City & Guilds
City & Guilds is a registered charity established in 1878 to promote vocational education and training was granted a Royal Charter in 1900. As one of the world's leading vocational awarding bodies, City & Guilds is dedicated to vocational education and training. Each year, City & Guilds Group qualifies around 1.8 million learners in 80 countries. City & Guilds works with employers (including Tesco, London Underground, McDonald's, Langham Hotels International), training providers and government agencies to provide over 500 qualifications which reflect the rapidly demands of employment across the world.

About Intertek
Intertek (ITRK.L) is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 26,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world.

Intertek Group plc

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