Empowering Learners for a Changing World

IQ Skills Academy is a registered and accredited new-generation hybrid learning platform (online, distance & offline) created for a world that is changing faster than traditional education can sometimes follow.

We believe the future requires more than academic knowledge. It requires people who can think clearly, learn continuously, communicate effectively, solve problems creatively, understand themselves and others, adapt to change, and use emerging technologies intelligently. That is the space in which IQ Skills Academy operates.

"The greatest classroom is not a building. It is the human mind. And the greatest qualification is not simply what you have learned. It is who you become through learning."
IQ Skills Academy Mission & Vision

Our Educational Philosophy

Beyond Information into Transformation

Information is everywhere. We focus on developing the deeper cognitive, emotional, and leadership capacities to turn information into wisdom.

Multidisciplinary Synergy

Integrating psychology, neuroscience, technology, leadership, and Eastern wisdom traditions into practical competencies.

Lifelong Hybrid Community

Combining online flexibility, distance resources, and offline collaborative initiatives through our 4 ecosystem pillars.

QUALITY & ETHICAL STANDARDS

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accreditation is more than a certificate — it represents our ongoing responsibility to provide structured, professionally presented, and relevant learning.

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IAOTH

International Association of Therapists

IQ Skills Academy is associated with IAOTH, supporting professional recognition for relevant programs and practitioners within applicable therapeutic, coaching, and holistic learning fields.

Active Association Global Recognition
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SACE Progressing Registration

South African Council for Educators

Our SACE accreditation and recognition process is currently in progress. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting educators and education professionals through relevant, structured, and professionally developed learning opportunities.

Process In Progress Educator Dev. Sector
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Guiding IQ Skills Academy's strategic vision, academic rigor, professional compliance, and global educational impact.

Juan-Pierre Bianchina

JUAN-PIERRE BIANCHINA

Director & CEO
Occupational Health & Safety HR Management Life Coaching Counselling

Juan‑Pierre Bianchina is a dedicated professional whose career bridges workplace safety, human resources, and psychosocial support. His multidisciplinary expertise enables him to foster environments that prioritize both compliance and wellbeing, while empowering individuals through counselling and coaching.

He is registered as a Student Auxiliary Child and Youth Care Worker with the SACSSP, underscoring his commitment to ethical practice and community development. His professional memberships with SACCC, SABPP, and COMENSA reflect his alignment with recognized national industry standards.

Professional Registrations & Memberships
SACSSP Registration
Student Aux. Child & Youth Care Worker (No. 80-3856341)
SACCC Counsellor
Reg. No. SACCC-CO-REG-006
SABPP Member
Student Member | Reg. No. 82120356
COMENSA Member
Student Member | Membership No. 14259
Saiosh Safety Officer Verification
Corporate No. 682357444
Key Qualifications & Certifications
OHS Officer (NQF L4, SAQA 121929) Child & Youth Care Worker (NQF L5, SAQA 99510 - Enrolled) Higher Cert. HR Management (NQF L5, Enrolled 2026) HR Management Diploma (NQF L5, 2025–2028) COMENSA Life Coaching Programme (2025–2026) Advanced Cert. Trauma Support & Counselling Child Psychology Comprehensive Certificate
Dr. Cibi John Francis

DR CIBI JOHN FRANCIS

Director & Academic Dean
Academic Leadership Neuroscience NLP Master Coach Psychotherapy

Dr. Cibi John Francis is a researcher, professional coach, speaker, author, and multidisciplinary practitioner. He brings extensive academic and clinical leadership experience across education, leadership development, holistic coaching, wellness, and applied neuroscience.

As Academic Dean, Dr. Francis oversees curriculum design, quality assurance, and institutional accreditation, ensuring all learning pathways adhere to high international and national pedagogical standards. He is also the founder & Teacher of Shinsei Taiso Do & Atma Gyan Yoga (www.shinseitaisodo.com & www.drjohnfrancis.com)

Academic Focus & Clinical Expertise
Doctorate Research
Leadership, Management & Naturopathy
NLP Master Coach
Internationally Certified Practitioner
Psychotherapy & Counselling
Diploma & Positive Psychology
Organizational Leadership
Industrial Psychology & Mgmt Coaching
Qualifications & Specializations (15 Credentials)
Ph.D (Leadership & Management) Ph.D (Alternative Medicines & Naturopathy) M.Sc in Yoga M.Com (Finance) Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yoga Therapy PG Cert. Education (FET & Senior Phase) Cert. Organizational & Industrial Psychology Int. Certified NLP Master Coach Professional Life Coach Cert. Certified Relationship Coach Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach Cert. in Positive Psychology Management Coaching – Employee Perf. Management Supervisory Skills