“I loved participating in the QM Colleague Program…it helps to talk with someone who has been through the process and knows what works.”
Diane Pisacreta from Saint Louis Community College, Professor
Research
Over 1000 studies: sorted, sifted, scrutinized.
Solid research is the foundation — and catalyst for improvement — of the QM Quality Assurance process.
Community
Learn, share, connect.
QM Conferences and resources give you access to the QM community — roughly 80,000 strong, with over 1,100 member institutions in the US and internationally.
RUBRICS & STANDARDS
The gold standard for courses, programs and more.
From general to specific, QM provides a pathway for benchmarking quality. Objectively. Repeatedly. Predictably.
QA & Peer Review
Robust, objective, expert input.
With 8,000 certified reviewers, our exclusive system puts you on track to reach quality assurance goals and improve student achievement.
Professional Development
Get in depth and maximize QM.
Strengthen your expertise with workshops and resources focused on improving quality. Broaden your skill set with courses for QM Roles.
Every Implementation Tells A Story
NEWLY RELEASED — Results from the third survey of chief online officers are available in the CHLOE 3: Behind the Numbers report. The third installment of The Changing Landscape of Online Education research project led by QM and Eduventures reveals new insights on institutional approaches to online learning and offers five models for understanding them.
Get Started on the Path of Continuous Improvement
Attend QM Connect — Get the Best Rate
Join the QM Community October 27 - 30 in Grapevine, Texas at the Gaylord Texan. Get the lowest registration rate when you book your hotel room in the QM room block and register before August 2, 2019.
From keynote speaker Dr. George Siemens to the wide variety of sessions on topics related to the theme of "Committing to Excellence for Learners", this is the must-attend conference for educators that believe quality matters.
Find Out if QM is Right for You
If you’ve been looking for solutions to help ensure that learners are engaging with high quality courses, QM has them. Through course improvement, professional development and robust review processes, QM empowers you to deliver on the promise of online learning.
What is a QM-Certified Course?
A QM-Certified Course is an online or blended course that has met QM Standards for a QM Rubric in an Official Course Review. Once certified, organizations can display the QM Certification Mark to demonstrate their commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Sharing QM Essentials
Whether your organization is considering a quality assurance solution or has recently become a subscribing QM Member, communicating the value and process of QM can help stakeholders envision their part of the implementation. Share the digital version of the QM Overview Booklet or contact us about receiving a print version.
Learn About QM Rubric Standards
QM’s five Rubrics are comprised of General and Specific Review Standards, allowing for complete course review. The Standards are research-supported and based on published best practices. QM Rubrics are an essential part of creating, certifying and maintaining quality course design.
See QM Membership Benefits
Whether you are part of an organizational membership or have signed up individually, make sure you are maximizing what QM has to offer. If you're not a member yet, see the options and start saving on professional development, Official Course Reviews and more.