Who We Are
Qualified Specialists, International (QSI) is a professional consulting, training, and management systems technology firm headquartered in Houston, TX. Founded by R.T. (Bud) Weightman in 1989, QSI has a global presence and has implemented and assessed management systems in over 28 countries world-wide – with certifications ranging from ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, API Spec. Q1 / Q2, AS9100, and more.
Our specialty spans quality, health and safety, and environmental (QHSE), and our products and services have been applied in engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, distribution, service, projects, and operations.
We excel in helping our clients to achieve regulatory compliance, certification, and industry licensing through our superior software solutions, consulting services, and industry-leading training.
Complete Quality Management System Services
Consulting Services

Annual internal audits for maintaining your certification.
Supply chain management services – supplier audits.
Gap analyses to identify “gaps” in processes or system documentation.
Industry-leading Training

API Spec. Q1 – For manufacturing companies seeking certification.
API Spec. Q2 – For servicing companies seeking certification.
API Lead Auditor – For individuals seeking auditor certification.
Software Solutions

Store manuals, procedures, forms, work instructions, job descriptions, records, and revisions in a secure location for ultimate document control
Instant reporting and visibility to critical areas of your QMS.
Client Testimonial
“QSI’s web-based software allows my business and employees to function seamlessly at multiple locations around the world. Customer service levels and employee efficiencies have significantly improved through our use of their software.”
Countries with Successful Implemenations
Years of Combined, Hands-on Consulting Experience
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Customer Satisfaction in Countries Across the World
API Spec Q1 Training
The landscape of our changing work environment is facilitating the need to improve the way the industry approaches the management of quality. The API Spec. Q1 Course frames the management system requirements in a managerial and business prospective and will provide...
Technical Integrity in Auditing
View this post as a presentation What is Technical Integrity? Technical integrity is the confidence that products and services meet Design and Specified Requirements, including their specified lifecycle. What are design & specified requirements? Internal Customer...
The Auditor Online
Serving as Exemplar Global's longest-term certified auditor, Bud Weightman recently sat down with Mike Richman of Exemplar Global to discuss how to spot great auditors, ways in which to have productive conversations with auditees, and the value of integrated audits....