About us

Who we are

Accademia Qualitas is an accredited training organization founded in 1990 by Denis Pronovost and Pierre Caillibot, who wanted to bring together skilled instructors who were passionate about effective management systems.
Today, Accademia Qualitas provides training on a wide range of standards and references, and offers support services to meet the current needs of businesses.

Mission | Vision | Values

Our mission is to support organizations in improving the performance of their management systems by training and coaching the people who are part of them.

Our vision is to be the Canadian reference for efficient, safe and sustainable management systems, and to shine worldwide through information, awareness and support for organizations.

Our values are trust, team spirit and impact.

  • Trust is the basis of quality human exchanges, and is built on transparency and integrity. At Accademia Qualitas, trust is mutual: we trust our employees, partners, suppliers and customers, and we act in such a way that they trust us. One way of gaining the trust of others is to be transparent.

  • Team spirit is underpinned by the desire to develop every employee, and this extends to our partners and customers. At Accademia Qualitas, we know that alone we go faster, but together we go further. The strength of our team, whether employees or partners, lies in our diversity of skills.

  • Impact is measured by the added value our actions bring to our customers and partners. These actions can take the form of training, sharing content or expertise. We know that every little gesture counts, because they add up and end up making a difference, like the hummingbird that brings a thimbleful of water to put out a fire.

Our team

Our talented and experienced team delivers astonishing results.

Marie-Claude Turcottre, B.Ed, MBA

President | Instructor | Adviser

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By Caroline Chamberland, M.Sc., MBA

Sustainable Development Expert

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Véronique Patry MBA, Adm.A.

Adviser and instructor

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Maxime Laliberté, MBA, CRSP

Adviser and instructor

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Our history

1990

Founded in 1990 by Pierre Caillibot and Denis Pronovost, the Accademia Qualitas Center was born from a simple but ambitious vision: to create a network of trainers dedicated to improving organizational performance. Through information, awareness, and training in management systems, the two co-founders laid the foundations for a company deeply committed to quality. 

1990

The company's history was marked by a difficult turning point in 2015: the sudden death of Denis Pronovost, which occurred one month before Pierre Caillibot's planned retirement.

That same year, the revision of the ISO 9001 standard required exceptional mobilization. Despite his fragile health, Mr. Caillibot extended his commitment, supported by his daughter, to meet customer needs and update training content.

He remained active until 2018, gradually reducing his activities until taking an almost complete break in 2021.

2015

In 2022, the company gained new momentum under the leadership of Marie-Claude Turcotte. With her recognized expertise and keen interest in the sector, she was chosen by the surviving co-founder to ensure the company’s continuity. This passing of the torch led to a rapid and profound transformation.

Driven by values of trust, teamwork, and value creation, Ms. Turcotte initiated a digital shift, integrating modern collaborative tools such as SharePoint. The service offering was enhanced with a specialized support component designed to respond to new market challenges in quality management and sustainable development. 

Today

Today, Accademia Qualitas continues its mission with passion and agility, staying true to its roots while looking resolutely toward the future. 

Latest news

1990
April 9, 1990
Début
Fondation d'Accademia Qualitas

Accademia Qualitas à été fondé par Pierre Caillibot et Denis Pronovost, comme un réseau de formateurs, sur les normes en système de gestion. 

2022
April 29, 2022
Rachat
Marie-Claude Turcotte becomes owner

Official owner of the company. This transition paves the way for a new vision and ensures continuity for years to come.

August 29, 2022
Première employée
Hiring of Caroline Chamberland

Caroline Chamberland joins Accademia Qualitas as a sustainable development expert, strengthening the team and supporting the mission of responsible practices.

November 24, 2022
Exposition Salon MPA
Exhibitor at the MQQ's MPA trade show

Accademia Qualitas participated in the MQQ's MPA trade show as an exhibitor, showcasing its expertise in the Experts zone.

2025
April 26, 2025
Lauréat au Gala Zénith
CCIRDN - Zénith Gala 2025

Accademia Qualitas was honored at the 2025 Zenith Gala, winning the award for entrepreneurial excellence, highlighting its dynamism and innovation.

June 30, 2025
Embauche deuxième employée
Hiring Véronique Patry

Véronique Patry joins Accademia Qualitas as a consultant and trainer, strengthening the company's expertise and excellence in management and continuous improvement.

October 28, 2025
Expo STIQ
STIQ Supplier Ordering Day (JDOF)

Accademia Qualitas participated in STIQ's Supplier Ordering Day (JDOF), showcasing its expertise and services at its booth.

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Marie-Claude Turcotte, B. Éd, MBA

Marie-Claude Turcotte has been working in quality management since 1999. During her career, she has assisted several companies with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS13100 standards.  

Eager to learn, Ms. Turcotte has never really left the classroom. She holds a certificate in management and quality assurance from the École de Technologie Supérieure. This training includes courses on ISO 9001, the history of quality around the world, and quality tools. In 2003, she obtained a bachelor's degree in education by accumulating certificates, one of which is for workplace trainers. Ms. Turcotte is thus qualified to both design and deliver training courses for adults. The current president of Accademia Qualitas obtained a master's degree in business administration in 2023, improving her understanding of business management issues.  

Her dynamic personality and remarkable analytical skills allow him to effectively support you in optimizing the performance of your organization. 

By Caroline Chamberland, M.Sc., MBA

Caroline Chamberland has worked in quality and continuous improvement since 2008. She has worked in the pharmaceutical research, manufacturing, and automotive/electric heavy vehicle industries, adhering to both pharmaceutical and ISO standards. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacology and a Master's degree in Physiology, Ms. Chamberland entered the workforce as an auditor but quickly moved into quality control and continuous improvement to drive change and be where her leadership and actions bring about direct and tangible results within her organization.

In 2012, she completed an MBA in Science and Engineering, where she acquired business management skills that opened the doors to several executive committees. Over the years, her desire for a more sustainable lifestyle led her to the circular economy, her new passion. In 2023, she began participating in the drafting of these international ISO standards. Since 2022, she has been working on training and implementing circular economy, sustainable development, and environmental management systems in various companies. In 2024, she completed her university microprogram in environment. With her leadership and energy, Ms. Chamberland will be able to help you exceed your goals. 

Véronique Patry MBA, Adm.A. - Consultant and Trainer

Holding a Master of Business Administration and a member of the Quebec Order of Chartered Administrators, Véronique Patry MBA, Adm.A., is a strong advocate for best management practices, including continuous improvement. With diverse work experience training and supporting SMEs as well as large national and international companies in process implementation and training delivery, she champions excellence and best management practices to contribute to the continuous improvement of businesses and the individuals within them.

Adm.A. administrators are chosen for their commitment to acting in accordance with the highest standards of practice, being subject to a code of ethics that governs their conduct, and complying with a mandatory continuing education program that ensures their knowledge and skills remain up to date.

Her dynamism, analytical skills, and desire to implement best practices will contribute to the success of her coaching and training as part of a continuous improvement process.

Maxime Laliberté, MBA, CRSP - Adviser and instructor

Maxime Laliberté has over 25 years of experience in occupational health & safety, and operational risk management. Throughout his career, he has supported numerous organizations in optimizing their management systems, improving operational performance, and reducing risks in complex environments. A certified ISO Lead Auditor (9001, 14001, 45001, and 22301) and MBA graduate specialized in innovation and change, he is known for a practical, field-oriented approach focused on simplifying processes while strengthening what truly protects operations. His ability to connect compliance, performance, and financial outcomes allows him to effectively support organizations in achieving a sustainable balance between safety, efficiency, and profitability.