Our Partners
We are connected with a range of strategic partners – International, European and Irish.

Strategic

EFQM

The EFQM Model will help your organisation achieve success by measuring where you are on the path to creating sustainable value. We are the national partner for the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). We provide licensed training and support in all aspects of EFQM services.

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Smart Grid Ireland

Smart Grid Ireland has been formed as a non-profit public and private sector collaborative network. Smart Grid Ireland (SGI) contributes to the deployment of a highly decarbonised electricity grid on the Island of Ireland by 2030 that will meet the national policy targets.

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ADS SC21

We are the appointed partner for ADS for Ireland and Northern Ireland. ADS is the premier trade organisation for the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors and we deliver all SC21 training, assessments, improvement activity and recognition awards.

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COTRI

We are the national partner for COTRI, helping clients to forge profitable relations with Chinese customers, as well as fostering the growth of Chinese inbound tourism. The ‘China Welcome Training’ programme, certified by COTRI and delivered by Centre for Competitiveness, is a bespoke programme that will provide your business with the tools to both attract and appropriately ‘Welcome’ Chinese visitors.

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The Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils

The Centre for Competitiveness is a partner organisation in the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils, a network of leaders and organizations from around the world committed to competitiveness and higher living standards. GFCC members strive to achieve innovation, productivity and prosperity in their nations, regions and cities.

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Benchmark Index

Benchmarking remains the number 1 management tool to improve business performance. Since 1996 benchmarkindex® has brought performance benchmarking to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) around the world and is continually shown to increase turnover, grow profits and improve productivity.

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