Our Story

Where passion meets purpose

It began with a simple belief: that everyone deserves access to world-class professional education that transforms not just careers, but lives.

The Journey Unfolds

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The Seed of an Idea

In 2011, a group of passionate educators and industry experts came together with a shared frustration. They saw talented individuals held back by traditional educational barriers—geography, time constraints, and outdated learning methods.

"We knew there had to be a better way to bridge the gap between what people needed to learn and how they could learn it."
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Taking Flight

ProQual was born from late-night conversations in coffee shops and endless iterations of "what if?" We started small—just three qualifications and a team of five people who believed in something bigger than themselves.

Our first student was Sarah, a working mother from Manchester who wanted to advance her career but couldn't attend traditional classes. When she completed her qualification and got promoted, we knew we were onto something special.

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Growing Beyond Borders

Word spread. Students from different countries began reaching out. Employers started recognizing our qualifications. Before we knew it, we weren't just a local solution—we were a global movement.

Each new market taught us something different. Each culture brought unique perspectives that made our programs richer and more inclusive.

From the Founder's Desk

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Dr. James Richardson

Founder & CEO

"When I started ProQual, I never imagined we'd reach 50,000 learners across 25 countries. But what still moves me every day isn't the numbers—it's the stories.

It's Maria in SĂŁo Paulo who started her own consultancy after completing her business qualification. It's Ahmed in Cairo who used his health and safety certification to improve workplace conditions at his factory. It's Jennifer in Toronto who switched careers at 45 and found her true calling in education.

These stories remind me why we do what we do. We're not just an awarding body—we're a catalyst for human potential. Every qualification is a doorway, and every learner is proof that it's never too late to grow, change, and make a difference.

The future of education is personal, accessible, and transformative. At ProQual, we're not just part of that future—we're helping to create it, one learner at a time."

Our Impact in Numbers

50,000+
Lives Transformed

Students who have advanced their careers through our qualifications

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Countries Reached

Global presence spanning six continents

200+
Qualifications Offered

Comprehensive programs across multiple industries

95%
Success Rate

Students who complete their chosen qualifications

"ProQual didn't just give me a qualification—they gave me confidence, community, and a completely new perspective on what I could achieve. The support, the flexibility, the quality... it's unlike anything I've experienced in education."

— Rachel Thompson, Business Management Graduate, London

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