EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

For more in-depth information on certification and examination schedules please visit the ASQ Certification Web Page

For more in-depth information on quality education please visit the ASQ Education Web Page

Certification is formal recognition by ASQ that an individual has demonstrated proficiency within and a comprehension of a specified body of knowledge at a point in time. It is peer recognition and not registration or licensure. Since 1968, when the first ASQ certification exam was given, more than 85,000 individuals have become certified through ASQ, including many who have attained more than one designation. Although ASQ membership is not a prerequisite for certification, most of the people who hold one of these designations do belong to the Society. Certification ranks as one of the top benefits of ASQ membership. ASQ certification is awarded to candidates who meet three criteria: 1. Have a specified level of education and/or experience 2. Provide proof of professionalism 3. Pass a standardized examination in the certification area. (Exams are given in the English language only.) In today’s world, where quality competition is a fact of life and the need for a work force proficient in the principles and practices of quality control is a central concern of many companies, certification is a mark of excellence. It demonstrates that the certified individual has the knowledge to ensure the quality of products and services. Certification is an investment in your career and in the future of your employer.

Quality Engineer Certification(CQE)

Designed for those who understand the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control.

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (CSSBB)

Designed for those who have a comprehensive understanding of Six Sigma and its methodologies.

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (CSSGB)

            Designed for those who analyze and solve quality problems and are involved in quality improvement projects.

Quality Inspector Certification (CQI)

Designed for those who evaluate hardware documentation, perform laboratory procedures, inspect products, measure process performance, record data, and prepare formal reports.

Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)

Designed for those who understand the standards and principles of auditing and the auditing techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating, and reporting to determine quality systems adequacy.

Quality Auditor Certification-HACCP (CQA-HACCP)

Designed for those who understand the standard and principles of auditing a HACCP-based (or process-safety) based system. A HACCP Auditor uses various tools and techniques to examine, question, evaluate and report on that system’s adequacy and deficiencies.

Reliability Engineer Certification (CRE)

Designed for those who understand the principles of performance evaluation and prediction to improve product/systems safety, reliability, and maintainability.

Quality Technician Certification (CQT)

Designed for those who can analyze quality problems, prepare inspection plans and instruction, select sampling plan applications, and apply fundamental statistical methods for process control.

Mechanical Inspector Certification (CMI)

Designed for those who, under professional direction, can evaluate hardware documentation, perform laboratory procedures, inspect products, measure process performance, record data, and prepare formal reports.

Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Certification (CMQ/OE)

Designed for those who understand quality principles and standards in relation to organization and human resource management.

Software Quality Engineer Certification (CSQE)

Designed for those who have a comprehensive understanding of software quality development and implementation; have a thorough understanding of software inspection and testing, verification, and validation; and can implement software development and maintenance processes and methods.

Quality Process Analyst Certification (CQPA)

        Designed for those who analyze and solve quality problems and are involved in quality improvement projects.

Calibration Technician Certification (CCT)

Designed for those who calibrate, maintain and repair electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, analytical and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to standards.

Biomedical Auditor Certification (CBA)

Designed for those who understand the principles of standards, regulations, directive and guidance for auditing a biomedical system while using various tools and techniques to examine, question, evaluate and report on that system’s adequacy and deficiencies.

Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA)

Designed to assess basic knowledge of quality tools and their uses by individuals who are involved in quality improvement projects, but do not necessarily come from traditional quality areas.

For additional information on education/certification and training schedules please visit the ASQ Certification Home Page

ASQ Certification Examination Schedule

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