Bureau of Standards Jamaica’s Quality Institute Achieves Platinum Partner status by Professional Evaluation and Certification Board

Kingston, Jamaica – The Bureau of Standards Jamaica Quality Institute (BSJ QI) operating under the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, has been recognised as a Platinum Partner by the Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB), a globally recognized body in the certification of persons. This milestone marks a significant step in the partnership between the two organizations and highlights Jamaica’s growing capacity in internationally recognized professional certification.

The advancement from Gold Partner to Platinum Partner reflects the Bureau’s strong performance in promoting internationally accredited certification programmes, expanding professional development opportunities, and strengthening Jamaica’s quality infrastructure.

Through its collaboration with PECB, the BSJ Quality Institute facilitates internationally recognized certification for professionals in several key disciplines, including information security, quality management, risk management, and other management system fields. These programmes support the development of a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting global standards and responding to the evolving demands of industry.

Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, welcomed the recognition, noting that it reflects Jamaica’s continued focus on strengthening its quality infrastructure and developing globally competitive professionals

“This recognition of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica Quality Institute as a Platinum Partner signals that Jamaica is building the institutional strength and professional capacity required to compete and win in the global marketplace. By expanding access to internationally respected certification programmes right here in Jamaica, we are equipping our professionals with the credentials, the competence, and the confidence to meet global standards. That is how we drive productivity, strengthen our industries, and secure greater prosperity for Jamaicans.”

Dr. Velton Gooden, Executive Director of the BSJ in recognizing the achievement stated, “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to strengthening Jamaica’s quality infrastructure and building national capacity in internationally recognized certification programmes”.

“Through our continued partnership with PECB, the Bureau of Standards Jamaica remains dedicated to equipping professionals and organizations with the competencies required to meet global best practices, enhance competitiveness, and support sustainable economic development”.

The partnership between BSJ and PECB has enabled Jamaican professionals to access world-class certification programmes locally, supporting career advancement while helping organizations strengthen their management systems.

Achieving Platinum Partner status has placed the Bureau of Standards Jamaica Quality Institute among a select group of organizations worldwide recognized for excellence in delivering and promoting PECB certification services.

PECB is a leading certification body dedicated to fostering digital trust through comprehensive education, certification, and certificate programs across various disciplines. It provides internationally accepted certification programmes to Jamaicans and other Caribbean businesses and professionals.

As the BSJ Quality Institute seek to bolster its reputation, the process to pursue registration as a tertiary institution from the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission is far advanced.

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), one of 20 agencies in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica’s Business Ministry, advances Jamaica’s prosperity through standards development, certification, testing, and training that strengthen quality, innovation, and global competitiveness.

About the BSJ:
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), an agency of the Ministry of Industry Investment and Commerce, is a statutory body established by the Standards Act of 1969 to promote and encourage standardization in relation to commodities, processes and practices. The BSJ supports national development, consumer protection, and global competitiveness. The organisation functions as a facilitator of industry and trade, providing services in the areas of Standards Development, Conformity Assessment (testing), Metrology (calibration and verification), Training and Industry/Client support programmes.

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