CSQP® Overview

The ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) certification validates a professional’s expertise in supplier quality management. It demonstrates the ability to develop supplier quality systems, conduct audits and assessments, analyze and improve supplier performance, and support supply chain quality initiatives. This certification is ideal for professionals responsible for ensuring that suppliers meet organizational quality standards.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing CSQP preparation, candidates should be able to:

• Develop and implement supplier quality management plans.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and performance assessments.
• Apply quality tools and techniques to improve supplier performance.
• Manage supplier risk and nonconformance.
• Understand regulatory and contractual requirements for suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure product and process quality throughout the supply chain.

Exam Eligibility

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Eight years of on-the-job experience in one or more areas of the CSQP Body of Knowledge (BoK).
• Seven years of work experience plus a bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of work experience plus a master’s degree.
• ASQ recommends reviewing the CSQP BoK to ensure your professional experience aligns with exam requirements.

Exam Content / Body of Knowledge (BoK)

The CSQP exam focuses on key areas:

• Supplier Quality Management: Supplier selection, development, performance monitoring, audits.
• Supplier Performance & Process Improvement: Supplier metrics, Six Sigma, Lean tools, process improvement.
• Supplier Risk Management: Risk assessment, corrective action, prevention strategies.
• Supplier Auditing & Assessment: Planning audits, audit techniques, reporting, compliance.
• Product and Process Quality: Quality standards, control plans, process verification, nonconformance management.

Exam Information

• Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Number of Questions: 150
• Duration: 4 hours
• Delivery: Computer-based at authorized testing centers worldwide
• Passing Score: Determined by ASQ based on exam difficulty

Recertification

• Recertification Cycle: Every 3 years
• Requirements: Earn 18 recertification units (RUs) per year, totaling 54 RUs over 3 years, through continuing education, professional contributions, or exams/training.
• Submit the recertification application and fee to ASQ to maintain certification validity.