CPZ-International, The Centre for Knowledge Promotion was established at the end of 1999 by two experts in the field of research, assessment systems and publishing.

Dr. Sergij Gabršček was responsible for setting up The National Examination Centre (RIC), which was the first organisation administering external examinations in Slovenia. He was its director from 1993 until 1999.

Metka Uršič set up the National Examination Centre’s publicity department and pre-printing and printing services. She was head of that department until 1999. She also initiated the setting up of a technical library, recording activities, print on demand, marketing, department for development and analysis, department for public relations and introducing ISO standards in the Centre.