1. ASQ Certifications
Joe Kirkpatrick
September 22, 2011

2. Presentation What We Will Cover Speaker Background Why Certify?
Certification Defined
ASQ Certifications
Certification Requirements
Certification Fees
Certification Benefits -- What it Buys You
Preparing for exams
Recertification process
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

3. Speaker Background Qualifications:
ASQ Certifications: CQE, CQM/OE, CQIA
ASQ Member since 1995
Hold BS and MS degrees in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from ETSU
ASQ Chapter 1106 Certification Chair
Quality Director for NN, Inc.
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

4. Chapter 1106 229 members Including 29 whose dues are due as of Aug 31.
127 members have at least 1 ASQ Certification
1 member has 6 certifications
2 members have 5 certifications
4 members have 4 certifications
18 members have 3 certifications
25 members have 2 certifications
77 members have 1 certification
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

5. Chapter 1106 Key Force #1: Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

6. ASQ Certifications Certification Defined
Certification: 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
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

7. ASQ Certifications
Since 1968, more than 120,000 individuals have become certified through ASQ.
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

8. ASQ Certification vs Training Certificate
Exam
Experience and/or educational prerequisites
Proof of professionalism
(Training) Certificate
Attending a particular training session or course
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

9. ASQ Certifications Seventeen Certifications Biomedical Auditor (CBA)
Calibration Technician (CCT)
HACCP Auditor (CHA)
Lean Certification
Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CQM/OE)
Master Black Belt (CMBB)
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

10. ASQ Certifications Certifications Offered (Continued)
Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (CGPG)
Quality Auditor (CQA)
Quality Engineer (CQE)
Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
Quality Inspector (CQI)
Quality Process Analysis (CPQA)
Quality Technician (CQT)
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

11. ASQ Certifications Certifications Offered (Continued)
Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)
Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

12. Certification Requirements
Candidates must
Demonstrate a Specific Education Level or
Work Experience
Proof of Professionalism
Pass Written Exam
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

13. Certification Requirements
Work Experience Required
Two Years
Mechanical Inspector Certification (CMI)
Quality Improvement Associate Certification
Quality Auditor-HACCP (CQA-HACCP)
Three Years
Six Sigma (CSSBB)
Four Years
Quality Technician Certification (CQT)
Five Years
Certified HACCP Auditor (CHA)
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

14. Certification Requirements
Work Experience Required
Eight Years
Quality Engineer Certification (CQE)
Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
Reliability Engineer Certification (CRE)
Ten Years
Quality Manager Certification (CQMgr)
Quality Auditor-Biomedical (CQA-Biomedical)
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

15. Certification Requirements
Work Experience Waived for Education
One Year
Diploma From a Technical or Trade School
Two Years
Associate Degree
Four Years
Bachelor Degree
Five Years
Master or Doctorate
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

16. Certification Requirements
Basic Requirements
Proof of Professionalism
Membership in:
ASQ
An International Affiliate Society of ASQ
Any Society that is a member of the American Association of Engineering Societies or the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Registration as a Professional Engineer
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

17. Certification Requirements
Examination
Each Certification Candidate Is Required to
Pass a Written Examination
Open-Book
100 to 160 Questions
Three to Five-hours
Certification Exams
Proctored by Local Sections
Administered at Conferences
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

18. Certification Fees Certification Fees
$179 - $2,500 depending on certification
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

19. Certification Benefits
Professional Development
Financial Impact
Recognition
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

20. Certification Benefits
What it Buys You
A Competitive Advantage
Peer Recognition
Increased Skills and Abilities
Career Advancement
Demonstrated Proficiency in Quality
Practices (Actual)
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

21. Certification Benefits
What it Buys You
Provides Objective Evidence of Training and Competence
Focus for Professional Development
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

22. Certification Benefits
What it Buys You
Enhanced Career Opportunities
Enhanced Problem Solving Skills
Marketable and Transferable Skills
Provide Industry Wide Knowledge Basis to Better Position Yourself for Changes During Your Career
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

23. Certification Benefits
What it Buys You - Example
Quality Engineer
Salary Non-certified $73,085
Salary Certified $78,644
Increase of $5,559
Quality Manager / OE
Salary Non-certified $86,909
Salary Certified $94,846
Increase of $7,937
Data from ASQ Quality Progress Dec 2010 Salary Survey
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

24. Certification Benefits
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.
Data from Quality Progress Salary Survey, Dec. 2010

25. Preparing for Exam Courses ASQ Courses Private Company Courses
Public Courses
Self-Directed Learning (computer-based + print)
e-learning center
Private Company Courses
Check out the internet
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

26. Preparing for Exam Study Groups Join one or create one.
Assign each individual an area of the BOK to research and report back.
Combining studying with teaching is a very effective learning technique
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

27. Preparing for Exam Study Guides/Primers
QCI - Quality Council of Indiana
Primers
Old exam questions
Books & Other Reference Material
Juran’s Quality Handbook
Quality Audit Handbook
CQM Handbook
CQE Handbook
ASQ/ANSI Sampling Tables Z1.4 and Z1.9
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

28. Preparing for Exam Study, study, study Test, test, test
30, 60, 90 rule
First round do all questions you can answer with-in 30 seconds.
Second round, do all questions you can answer with-in 60 seconds
Third round, do all questions you that will take you 90 seconds or more
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

29. Preparing for Exam Identify best time for you to study
Schedule time to study
Study at the same time each day
Plan weekly reviews on the areas you studied that week.
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

30. Preparing for Exam www.howtostudy.org
QP article on certification tips, trips and traps.
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

31. Lifetime Certifications
No need to recertify
CQI, CQIA, CPA, CQT, CSSGB
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

32. Recertification Process
18-point Journal (over 3 years)
Examination
Re-take Exam (required if your certification expired and is past the six-month grace period).
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

33. Recertification Journal
Professional Development
Conferences, seminars, workshops, webinars, forums, etc…
0.1 RU per hour
9.0 maximum points
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

34. Recertification Journal
Employment (10.8 maximum points)
Full time
0.3 RU per month or 3.6 RUs per year
Part Time
0.15 RU per month or 1.8 RUs per year
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

35. Recertification Journal
Instructor (10.8 maximum points)
College
1 semester credit = 1.5 RUs
Non-College
0.15 RU per hr of instruction
ASQ Sponsored or Company Sponsored
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

36. Recertification Journal
Courses – Student (9.0 Maximum pts)
College
1 semester credit = 1.0 RUs
Non-College
0.1 RU per hr of instruction
ASQ Sponsored or Company Sponsored
Home Study
1.0 CEU = 1.0 RU
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

37. Recertification Journal
Meetings (9.0 maximum points)
Meetings
0.3 RU per meeting
Workshop / Clinics
0.3 RU per workshop/clinic
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

38. Recertification Journal
Committees (6.0 maximum points)
Elected Officer
2.0 RU per year of service
Member leader appointed position
1.5 RU per year / per committee
Member who performs ad hoc responsibilities
0.2 RU per event / activity (1.8 RU max)
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

39. Recertification Journal
Certification (4.0 maximum points)
2.0 RU per ASQ certification earned
1.0 RU per certification from another professional organization
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

40. Recertification Journal
Exam Proctoring (7.0 maximum points)
1.0 RU chief proctor/per exam day
0.5 RU assistant proctor/per exam day
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

41. Recertification Journal
Electronic Media (3.6 maximum points)
0.025 RU / 15 minutes
Includes audio / video tapes, CD-ROMs, DVDs
Must directly apply to the body of knowledge or be job enhancing.
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

42. Recertification Journal
Publishing (9.0 maximum points)
Media Review
0.5 RU per published review
Article
1.0 RU per article
Book
4.0 RU per book
Presented Paper
1.0 RU per paper
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

43. Recertification Journal
ASQ 1106 – send journal to the following:
Chuck Vernon
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

44. Conclusion
Certification provides assurance that one has met the standards developed and reviewed by peers and endorsed by a national organization
Number of professional employees increasing in workforce
Well trained professional employees can be more selective in job searches
Allows you to position self for success
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

45. ASQ 1106 Contact Information
Certification Chair
Joe Kirkpatrick
(423)
Recertifications Chair
Chuck Vernon
(423)
Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.

46. Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
June and December
Certified Quality Engineer
Certified Software Quality Engineer
Certified Quality Auditor
Certified Calibration Technician
Certified Quality Improvement Associate
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

47. Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
March and October
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified Reliability Engineer
Certified Quality Manager
Certified HACCP Auditor
Certified Quality Auditor – Biomedical
Certified Mechanical Inspector
Certified Quality Technician
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

48. ASQ Interview ASQ audio interview on certification benefits
The second thing ASQ did to implement learning from the 2002 study was to develop a new vision statement and also a new understanding of the society’s role in the world.

49. Thank You Questions ???? Key Force #1:
Quality must deliver bottom-line results
To demonstrate quality’s true impact and investment value, we must fully engage the language of finance, economics and business.
This must become our own natural language, not a foreign language.