ASQ Recertification Guidelines RU Ready? Ken Fredryk March 14, 2017

Agenda Application Fees and Payment Methods Recertification Timeline Recertification Units by Category New Recertification Process

Application Fees and Method of Payment Member Nonmember One certification: U.S. $69.00 U.S. $109.00 Two or more certifications: U.S. $89.00 U.S. $109.00 EACH Fees subject to change without notice. Method of Payment (please make check/money order payable to: ASQ) YOU MUST INCLUDE PAYMENT. Do not send cash; we accept check, money order, bank draft, or credit card: Check No. (U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. financial institution) Circle one: Visa MasterCard American Express Card No. Exp. (Month / Year) Card Holder Name (please print) Card Holder Signature I affirm that the information contained herein is correct, and, if approved, I will be governed by the ASQ Code of Ethics and related certification rules. Applicant Signature and Date Recert. Chair/Sec Received Date & Initials

Important Dates and Timeline Based on a Three Year Certification Cycle Recertification by exam (+12 months) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Apply for Recertification (RUs) + 30 - 42 months from previous certification date Previous Certification Date Next Recertification Date Certification Expires if not Renewed Earn 18 Recertification Units – 36 months

ASQ RECERTIFICATION JOURNAL APPLICATION Recertification is based on an 18-Point Recertification Unit (RU) Program RUs can be earned from 9 individual categories Each category has a maximum limit for allowable RUs claimed RUs must be earned during the 36 month certification period All category activities must be in the pertaining certification(s) body of knowledge or be directly job enhancing/related Employment RU credit must fall in the pertaining certification(s) body of knowledge

ASQ RECERTIFICATION RUs by Category (A) Professional Development: 0.1 RU per contact hour 1.0 CEU = 1.0 RU 9.0 RU Maximum Includes conferences, seminars and workshops sponsored by company or technical organization ASQ World Conference = 1 RU/day For all other conferences, refer to the individual conference brochure for CEU or credit listings Documentation Required: Proof of attendance: Name badge, sign in sheet, certificate of completion etc PLUS Activity description: Program, schedule, outline showing date and hours attended

ASQ RECERTIFICATION RUs by Category (B) Employment: Full Time 0.3 RU per month 3.6 RUs per year 10.8 RU Maximum Part Time 0.15 RU per 1.8 RUs per year 5.4 RU Maximum Documentation Required: Memo from employer on company letterhead verifying employment dates and job duties

ASQ RECERTIFICATION RUs by Category C. COURSES—INSTRUCTOR CREDIT: (CREDIT FOR TEACHING OR LEADING COURSES) College Course per semester/quarter = 1.5 RUs Non-College Course: 1.0 CEU = 1.5 RUs or 0.15 RU per hour of instruction 10.8 RU Maximum Must be associated with the ASQ BoK being certified for OR job enhancing Taught in addition to regular job responsibilities and verified in writing Documentation Required: Letter from sponsoring organization verifying the course title, dates, and hours instructed or Course outline or description that documents the instructor’s name, course title, and dates

ASQ RECERTIFICATION RUs by Category D. Student : 1 Semester Credit = 1.0 RU (College Courses) 1.0 CEU = 1.0 for non-collage, ASQ or company sponsored courses 0.1 RU per contact hour if no CEUs stated 9.0 RU Maximum Must be associated with the ASQ BoK being certified for OR job enhancing Note: This category is for educational courses and does not cover short duration classes where grades are not given Self-paces study does not qualify for RU credit Documentation Required: Official college transcript verifying attendance and semester hours Certificate of completion with dates, hours, subject matter etc

ASQ RECERTIFICATION RUs by Category E. ASQ Section Meetings other Technical Societies: 0.3 RU per section meeting 0.3 RU per workshop / tutorial 10.8 RU Maximum (was 9.0) Documentation Required: Section meeting sign in sheet for meetings attended F. ASQ Committees: 2.0 RUs per committee, per year for elected officer 1.5 RUs per committee, per year for member leaders Ad-hoc member activities 0.1 RU per hour spent (2.7 maximum) 8.0 RU Maximum (was 6.0) Memo from Section Chair stating committees involvement and applicable time frame

ASQ RECERTIFICATION RUs by Category G. Certifications: 2.0 RUs per ASQ certification 1.0 RU per all other certifications 6.0 RU Maximum (was 4.0) Documentation Required: Certificate from certifying body H. Exam Proctoring: 1.0 RU Chief Proctor per exam day 0.5 RU Assistant Proctor per exam day 0.25 RU for Registration Assistant 7.0 RU Maximum Memo from Chief Proctor verifying participation 

ASQ RECERTIFICATION RUs by Category I. Electronic Media: 0.025 RU/15 min. 3.6 RU Maximum J. Publishing: 9.0 RU Maximum  Publication Type Role Author Co-author Editor Media Review 0.5 RU per published review NA Article 1.0 RU 0.5 RU N/A Book 4.0 RUs 2.0 RUs Presented Paper

ASQ RECERTIFICATION The best for last You can now maintain your recertification journal online Go to: https://ASQ.org/cert/myru My Recertification Journal

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