Bhutan Qualifications and Professional Certification Authority Honored with World Quality Award by World Quality Congress and Awards, Mumbai, India
The Bhutan Qualifications and Professional Certification Authority (BQPCA) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious World Quality Award by the World Quality Congress and Awards based in Mumbai, India. This esteemed recognition highlights BQPCA’s commitment to excellence in qualifications and professional certification, reinforcing Bhutan’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards in education, training, and professional’s certification.
The process of award involves assigning the task of choosing an award winner to a global research cell. This cell constitutes of professionals from different parts of the world and has been tracking good work for over a period of time. These professionals are then asked to submit their recommendations. This Cell is headed by a Chairperson who reviews recommendation. The 7-member Jury meets and identifies award winners. The announcements about the award winners is made to a Global PR company and a Press conference. This then is announced to the world.
The World Quality Congress takes the recipient beyond conformance to specifications and standards. The World Quality Congress is the forum to learn from experts to find real world solutions to real world problems. Participants learn more about applying Total Quality Management (TQM), and Six Sigma (a set of techniques and tools for process improvement). They learn how to improve operational process, customer service, reduce costs, and increase customer loyalty and satisfaction from leaders in the quality industry.
The World Quality Congress is an exceptional educational opportunity that brings the latest topics in quality management principles, techniques, theories and implementations. The Congress provided the platform to bring together experts and professionals to share their success stories, how-to’s, step-by-step advice, and implementation guidance on major organizational changes. The Congress enhanced the participants’ leadership skills, and to get tips on improving their organization’s effectiveness through implementing quality programs.
On the day of the Award on 12 July 2024, the team of BQPCA made a presentation on the sub-theme “Connecting the World through Quality” from the Congress theme “Building Sustainability into Business Processes and Quality” at Hotel Taj, Mumbai, India.
“We are deeply honored to receive the World Quality Award from the World Quality Congress and Awards,” said Dr. Ugyen Tshewang, Director of BQPCA. “This accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who strive to uphold the highest standards of quality in all our accreditation and certification processes. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring that the qualifications and professional certifications awarded in Bhutan meet international standards.”
The BQPCA has been at the forefront of ensuring that Bhutanese qualifications and professional certifications are recognized and respected globally. Through rigorous quality assurance processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to international best practices, BQPCA has established itself as a leader in the field of education, training, and professional certification.
“This award motivates us to continue our efforts in promoting quality and excellence in education and professional development in Bhutan,” added Nar B Raika, Specialist, Higher Education Quality Council, BQPCA. “We are committed to fostering a culture of quality that not only meets but exceeds global standards, thereby enhancing the skills and competencies of Bhutanese graduates and professionals.”
The recognition from the World Quality Congress and Awards positions BQPCA among the elite organizations worldwide that are dedicated to quality excellence in qualifications and professional certification. It also underscores Bhutan’s progress in developing a dynamic education, training, and professional certification system that aligns with global quality benchmarks.
About Bhutan Qualifications and Professional Certification Authority (BQPCA)
The Bhutan Qualifications and Professional Certification Authority is the national agency for qualifications accreditation, professionals certification, and national qualifications framework. It is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in qualifications and professional certifications in Bhutan. By implementing rigorous quality assurance processes and adhering to international best practices, BQPCA aims to enhance the skills and competencies of Bhutanese graduates including vocational and professionals and promote global recognition of Bhutanese qualifications. There re four Councils under the umbrella of BQPCA: (1) Higher Education and Quality Council (HEQC); (2) TVET Quality Council; (3) Engineering Professional Council (EPC); and (4) Medical Health and Professional Council (MHPC).
This press release celebrates the significant achievement of BQPCA and underscores its dedication to maintaining high standards in professional certification and qualifications.
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