ASQ Certification

ASQ-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.
Prerequisites: Contact the ASQ Education Chair, Bill Sampson , at for questions about the program. See the ASQ website , for information about prerequisites to apply for the examination and details about the examination, the bodies of knowledge, and other aspects of these certifications.
Required Textbooks: ASQ courseware materials are listed on the Quality Council of Indiana web site and are stocked at the ACC Eastview bookstore, room 8168. Students can call the Eastview bookstore at 927.1619 to have the books shipped to a more convenient ACC campus.

Partnership: These courses are offered in partnership with the local Austin Chapter of ASQ.

Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) QCTC 1041
The Certified Quality Auditor is a professional who understands the standards and principles of auditing and the auditing techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating, and reporting to determine a quality system’s adequacy and deficiencies. The Certified Quality Auditor analyzes all elements of a quality system and judges its degree of adherence to the criteria of industrial management and quality evaluation and control systems.

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) QCTC 1003
The Certified Quality Engineer is a professional who understands the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control. This body of knowledge (BOK) and applied technologies include, but are not limited to, development and operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices, an understanding of human factors and motivation, facility with quality cost concepts and techniques, and the knowledge and ability to develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

Certified Quality Technician (CQT) / Certified Mechanical Inspector QCTC 2033
The Certified Quality Technician is a paraprofessional who, in support of and under the direction of quality engineers or supervisors, analyzes and solves quality problems, prepares inspection plans and instructions, selects sampling plan applications, prepares procedures, trains inspectors, performs audits, analyzes quality costs and other quality data, and applies fundamental statistical methods for process control. The Certified Mechanical Inspector is an inspector with the necessary knowledge and industrial experience to pass the certification examination. In support of and under the direction of quality engineers, supervisors, or technicians, this inspector can use, in a responsible manner, the proven techniques included in the body of knowledge (BOK). Under professional direction, the mechanical inspector evaluates hardware documentation, performs laboratory procedures, inspects products, measures process performance, records data, and prepares formal reports.

Certified Quality Software Engineer(CQSE) QCTC 2031
The Certified Software Quality Engineer is a professional who has comprehensive understanding of software quality development and implementation, a thorough understanding of software inspection, testing, verification, and validation, and can implement software development and maintenance processes and methods.

Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
BMGT 2031
The Certified Quality Manager is a professional who understands quality standards and concepts, can implement organizational assessments, and maintain customer satisfaction and focus. The Certified Quality Manager should manage projects supporting strategic objectives and motivate human resources in the support of organizational goals.

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt QCTC 1001
The Certified Six Sigma Black Belt is a professional who can explain Six Sigma philosophies and principles, including supporting systems and tools. The Black Belt should demonstrate team leadership, understand team dynamics, and assign team member roles and responsibilities. They have a thorough understanding of and can use all aspects of the DMAIC model in accordance with Six Sigma principles. They have basic knowledge of lean enterprise concepts, are able to identify non-value-added elements and activities, and are able to use specific tools.

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt QCTC 1005
This course is a refresher study of the Body of Knowledge for the Certified Six Sigma Green Belt. Topics include business process, quality management techniques, project management, DMAIC methodology, statistical applications and methods, design of experiments, lean enterprise, and design for six sigma. The student will focus on the methodology and application of these Green Belt skills by studying the assigned materials and taking sample exams containing questions similar to those on the actual CSSGB exam. These sample exams and their answers will be reviewed in class and for homework to increase the student’s ability to understand and correctly answer exam questions.

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