IQA – International Qualifications Assessment Alliance

Bringing together industry elites · Advancing professional standards · Creating inclusive value

About the Alliance

The IQA was officially established in the summer of 2019, co‑founded by senior professionals from higher education, qualifications frameworks, and various industries. The Alliance integrates cross‑sector expert resources and has built a comprehensive and standardised qualifications assessment operating system. Over the years, we have established industry authority through rigorous and impartial certification services, while continuously expanding our global cooperation network and exporting standardised training and assessment systems.

Group Background & Third‑Party Impartial Positioning

IQA is part of LBEDU Luster Beauty International Education and Training Academy and Luster International Group Holdings Limited, inheriting the Group's years of accumulated experience in international education and qualification recognition.

Dual Positioning

• Third‑Party Impartial Body – Provides independent course audits, system quality inspections, and qualification attestation services for institutions and certification bodies worldwide.
• Professional Business School – In partnership with LBEDU, offers VTCT and iTEC international certification programmes covering four key areas: Business, Finance, Logistics, and Education & Training. The curriculum blends international standards with local practices, and graduates receive globally recognised qualifications.

Five Core Service Areas

Learner Empowerment

Designs CPD (Continuing Professional Development) pathways for certificate holders and provides regular self‑assessment mechanisms.

System Quality Inspection

Independently verifies the integrity and regulatory compliance of education and certification systems.

Impartial Assurance

Delivers transparent and objective quality attestation services, significantly enhancing the international recognition of qualifications.

International Course Provision

Offers VTCT and iTEC international certificate programmes covering beauty, business management, trainer development, and more.

Diversity & Inclusion Support

Supports ethnic minorities in gaining professional qualifications in beauty, administration, and commerce, promoting equal employment opportunities.

Four Strategic Professional Sectors

To address diverse market needs, IQA has expanded into four major areas, creating a one‑stop qualifications assessment and education platform:

Aesthetics

Building international certification systems for beauty and image design; facilitating cross‑regional qualification recognition and job mobility for beauty professionals; aligning with VTCT standards to cultivate globally competitive practitioners.

Childcare (Newly Launched)

Partnering with kindergarten principals and education professors to deliver professional childcare seminars; developing bespoke training and qualification pathways for early childhood educators; promoting parental guidance to foster a healthy childcare ecosystem.

Psychology (Newly Launched)

Offering integrated training programmes in emotional management and mental health; inviting clinical psychologists to host online and offline workshops; assisting enterprises and schools in establishing psychological support systems.

Business (Well‑Established)

Delivering international qualification training in business management, finance, and logistics; nurturing management talent with a global perspective through practical learning; promoting cross‑border mutual recognition of business certificates.

Expert Lecture Series & Knowledge Exchange

In line with the four development sectors, IQA regularly invites leading experts to give talks, available both online and offline. Topics include:

• Early childhood education experts sharing insights on child development and modern pedagogical innovation.
• Psychologists interpreting workplace and campus stress management and positive psychology applications.
• Design and aesthetics specialists analysing trends in image consulting and the fashion industry.
• Business management scholars discussing global trade trends, team leadership, and innovative management.

All events are free of charge for members, learners, and the general public, continuously raising the overall professional standards of the industry.

Supporting Partners

• VTCT Skills – UK Vocational Training and Charitable Trust
• ITEC – International Therapy Examination Council (UK)
• LBEDU Luster Beauty International Education and Training Academy
• Luster International Group Holdings Limited

Vision & Five Core Missions

Vision

To become a benchmark organisation in the global qualifications assessment field, harmonising professional standards, promoting diversity and inclusion, and building a win‑win international professional community.

Five Core Missions

1. Establish Professional Authority – Enforce stringent assessment criteria to safeguard the global credibility of qualification certificates.
2. Foster Collaborative Win‑Win – Build industry exchange platforms that encourage resource sharing and cross‑sector innovation.
3. Serve the Community – Provide inclusive educational support for youth, the elderly, and ethnic minorities.
4. Drive International Alignment – Expand Belt and Road cooperation and export mature cross‑cultural qualification assessment systems.
5. Pursue Excellence & Innovation – Continuously update teaching and assessment technologies to deliver cutting‑edge professional resources.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)