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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
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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.
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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
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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
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ASQ Certification vs Training Certificate
ASQ Certification– Exam– Experience and/or educational prerequisites– Proof of professionalism
(Training) Certificate– Attending a particular training session or course
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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)
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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)
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ASQ Certifications
• Certifications Offered (Continued)
–Reliability Engineer (CRE)–Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)–Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)–Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)
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Certification Requirements
• Candidates must– Demonstrate a Specific Education Level or
Work Experience– Proof of Professionalism– Pass Written Exam
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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•What it Buys You– A Competitive Advantage– Peer Recognition– Increased Skills and Abilities– Career Advancement– Demonstrated Proficiency in Quality
Practices (Actual)
Certification Benefits
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Certification Benefits
•What it Buys You– Provides Objective Evidence of Training and
Competence– Focus for Professional Development
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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
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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
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Certification Benefits
83,01285,238
89,105 88,75190,291
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$75,000
$80,000
$85,000
$90,000
$95,000
$100,000
None (40.7%)
One (34.4%)
Two (14.4%)
Three (6.3%)
Four (2.6%)
Five (1%) Six or more (0.6%)
Data from Quality Progress Salary Survey, Dec. 2010
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Preparing for Exam
• Courses–ASQ Courses
• Public Courses• Self-Directed Learning (computer-based
+ print)• e-learning center• www.asq.org
–Private Company Courses• Check out the internet
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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
Preparing for Exam
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• Study Guides/Primers
– QCI - Quality Council of Indiana
• www.qualitycouncil.com
– 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
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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
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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.
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Preparing for Exam
•www.howtostudy.org
•QP article on certification tips, trips and traps.–http://asq.org/pub/qualityprogress/past/1004
/qp1004rooney.pdf
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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).
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Recertification Journal
•Professional Development–Conferences, seminars, workshops,
webinars, forums, etc…–0.1 RU per hour–9.0 maximum points
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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
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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• 0.15 RU per hr of instruction
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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• 0.1 RU per hr of instruction
–Home Study• 1.0 CEU = 1.0 RU
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Recertification Journal
•Meetings (9.0 maximum points)–Meetings
• 0.3 RU per meeting
–Workshop / Clinics• 0.3 RU per workshop/clinic
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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)
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Recertification Journal
•Certification (4.0 maximum points)–2.0 RU per ASQ certification earned–1.0 RU per certification from another
professional organization
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Recertification Journal
•Exam Proctoring (7.0 maximum points)–1.0 RU chief proctor/per exam day–0.5 RU assistant proctor/per exam day
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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.
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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
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Recertification Journal
•ASQ 1106 – send journal to the following:
•Chuck Vernon• [email protected]
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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
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ASQ 1106 Contact Information
Certification Chair– Joe Kirkpatrick– (423) 483-3293– [email protected]
Recertifications Chair– Chuck Vernon– (423) 578-6219– [email protected]
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Certification Requirements
• Certification Exams– June and December
· Certified Quality Engineer· Certified Software Quality Engineer· Certified Quality Auditor · Certified Calibration Technician· Certified Quality Improvement Associate
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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