Standards and Certifications
Successful language training and business coaching for companies require the highest standards and reliable certifications. Speexx stands for proven IT security, comprehensive data protection, sustainable corporate governance, and certified educational quality. These standards form the foundation for enterprise-ready, scalable, and flexible solutions that adapt securely, efficiently, and future-proof to your company’s unique requirements.
Speexx has obtained the prestigious “Elite Supplier” certification from Training Magazine China after a rigorous evaluation process. Alongside this certification, Speexx has been admitted into the influential China Corporate Talent Development Think Tank. This recognition highlights the strength of Speexx solutions in digital people development and marks its official entry into the circle of preferred providers for China’s leading enterprises.
Certification ISO9001:2015 - Quality Excellence
Speexx is ISO 9001 certified, proving its commitment to high-quality management standards. This certification demonstrates the effective processes implemented across the organization, ensuring constant process improvement, ongoing workflow optimization, and effective complaint resolution — all of which are key to building trust with customers.
Certified according to ISO/IEC 27001:2022
The ISO 27001:2022 certification is the only internationally recognized and certifiable standard for information security. It is issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This certification confirms a company’s commitment to protecting its own data as well as the information of its business partners and stakeholders – through investments in people, processes, and technology. The certification is subject to an annual audit to ensure the continuous adherence to the highest security standards.
Successful Data Protection Audit by Neto Consulting
In October 2024, Speexx underwent a comprehensive data protection audit conducted by Neto Consulting. Protecting personal data is a top priority for Speexx, with the clear goal of fully and consistently meeting all legal requirements. The final audit report confirms our ongoing commitment to the highest standards in data security and our strict adherence to all data protection regulations.
Speexx Earns Highest Rating in the CDP Climate Report 2024
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is the world’s leading framework for assessing and disclosing corporate climate impact. The B Score reflects existing sustainability efforts and demonstrates an ongoing commitment to reducing the environmental footprint. In the CDP Climate Disclosure 2024, Speexx achieved the highest possible SME B Score for mid-sized companies. This rating underscores transparency in CO₂ reporting and a strong dedication to sustainable business practices.
EcoVadis Silver Medal 2024 for Sustainable Corporate Governance
Speexx has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal for corporate social responsibility (CSR), ranking among the top 15% of companies evaluated worldwide. With a score outperforming 90% of assessed companies, Speexx is positioned in the 90th percentile. Within its industry, Speexx is even among the top 7% of companies globally. This certification is subject to an annual review to ensure the continuous adherence to the highest standards in corporate governance.
CyberVadis Platinum Status for Outstanding Cybersecurity
Speexx has been awarded the CyberVadis Platinum Medal – the highest recognition for excellence in cybersecurity. With an outstanding overall score of 952 out of 1000 points, Speexx sets new benchmarks and reinforces its leading position in data protection, data security, and security management. This certification is subject to an annual review to ensure continuous adherence to the highest security standards.
Speexx and the Cloud Security Alliance: Verified Security for Your Data
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is a leading institution for cloud security standards, setting best practices to help companies worldwide ensure data protection and security. Speexx is committed to these standards and has submitted the Consensus Assessments Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) to document compliance with the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM). This provides our customers with full transparency into our security measures, ensuring that their data is protected in a verified and trusted environment.
Our entry is available here: CSA STAR Registry – Speexx
Speexx is the first online provider to receive Eaquals accreditation.
The Eaquals accreditation is considered the gold standard, confirming the highest quality standards in language education. To achieve this certification, Speexx underwent a twelve-month preparation phase followed by a comprehensive five-day inspection by Eaquals auditors. This accreditation highlights Speexx’s commitment to delivering top-tier digital language training solutions that meet international quality standards.
TISAX Security Accreditation for the Automotive Industry
The European automotive industry and its suppliers rely on the Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX®) to ensure a reliable assessment of IT security and GDPR compliance in their processes. In March 2021, the independent, accredited auditing company TÜV Rheinland i-sec GmbH successfully completed the TISAX® accreditation for Speexx and our parent company, digital publishing AG.
The TISAX® certification is based on the international standard ISO/IEC 27001. Since 2017, this standard has also been extended to cloud services like Speexx and is now recognized worldwide as a benchmark for IT security and data protection in compliance with the GDPR.
Learn more about TISAX® and ENX: https://enx.com/tisax
WorldDidac Quality Charter
Speexx is certified under the Worlddidac Quality Charter (WQC) by the prestigious Worlddidac Association. This organization represents educational partners from over 50 countries worldwide and awards the exclusive quality seal to outstanding companies in the international education sector.
An international panel of experts has recognized Speexx with the WQC certification for its “innovative product developments that significantly contribute to educational quality and sustainability in language training.” The certification process considers not only applicable ISO standards but also factors such as product quality, portfolio development, and the didactic approach. This seal highlights Speexx’s commitment to excellence and sustainable educational solutions.
WCAG 2.2 Level AA Accessibility Standards
Companies and industries need to comply with WCAG 2.2 in digital coaching and learning, as well as the European EN 301 549 V3.1.1 Accessibility Requirements for ICT products and services, and the United States Section 508 Standards of the Federal Rehabilitation Act for accessibility.
At Speexx, we strive to facilitate learning environments that are accessible to everyone. To this end, we continually update the user experience of our digital platform to conform as strictly as possible to WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility guidelines. We aim to provide all users with the best access and experience. Even if a user is subject to a disability that could otherwise create challenges in immersing in a meaningful and functional learning experience, Speexx is here to bridge that rift.
CEFR – The Global Proficiency Standard for All Languages
Speexx language learning, skills testing and reporting are completely aligned with the official Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The CEFR is the most widely used and recognized language standard and proficiency scale in the world. Assessments and training results are easily interpreted to determine employee or applicant language qualifications. Speexx uses the latest testing technology to generate a CEFR-aligned score. Results are comparable to other major assessments such as IELTS. Linguaskill and TOEFL. The CEFR level system is the standard for all significant languages – no need to use different assessment systems for different languages.
The Speexx digital language assessment and learning platform is available for 50+ languages.
Perfect Integration
Leading companies worldwide rely on SCORM and SAML integrations or our One-Click API to make Speexx easily accessible to all employees. For over 15 years, we have enabled secure, efficient, and flexible integration of digital people development.
Leverage our extensive expertise in LMS standards and unlock a world of features and customization options for your learning and development portal. Our Solutions Architects have successfully completed over 800 integrations with third-party IT environments. That’s why leading LMS and LXP providers such as Cornerstone OnDemand, Oracle, SuccessFactors, Saba, Zhixueyun, Docebo, and many more trust Speexx to deliver tailored language training and business coaching to their customers.
Learn more about our integrations here.
“Speexx has established the industry’s most restrictive policies and standards for language trainers and business coaches for the appropriate use of coaching tools and the CEFR in on-the-job professional development.”
Highest Standards and Certifications for Speexx Language Trainers
Speexx upholds the highest standards and a rigorous approach to ensure effective coaching and blended learning in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This guarantees top-tier trainer support and the use of certified learning materials.
Strict qualification criteria, including:
✔ Recognized university degree
✔ Native or near-native proficiency in the language being taught
✔ At least 2,000 hours of experience in adult education (within the last three years)
✔ A professional teaching portfolio demonstrating extensive experience in an educational setting
✔ Recognized certifications: TESOL, TEFL, TESL, or TEAL
Virtual Trainer Academy
All Speexx trainers participate in the Virtual Trainer Academy, a Train-the-Trainer program providing in-depth training on the Speexx learning system and the use of digital learning tools. Participation is mandatory and takes place every four weeks to ensure continuous professional development.
Highest Standards and Certifications for Speexx Business Coaches
Speexx Business Coaches deliver professional online coaching for companies in key areas such as:
✔ Career and professional development
✔ Business communication
✔ Project and team leadership
✔ Management & self-management
✔ Workforce development
Qualifications and Certifications:
✔ University degree in business or a related field
✔ Accredited coaching certification from a global or national coaching association (minimum 40 hours of theory & training + 6 hours of supervised coaching practice)
✔ At least 500 hours of coaching experience post-certification
✔ Minimum two years of experience as a Business Coach
✔ At least five years of relevant industry experience with broad sector knowledge
Virtual Academy for Speexx Business Coaches
We are driving coaching standards across the Speexx organization: Our continuous in-house global coach training and certification program leverages the expertise of our most experienced coaches to provide our global network with regular mandatory live professional development and supervisory sessions to promote the continuous professional growth of our coaching network.
