ABOUT:
The Certified Quality Engineer (CQE®) program equips professionals with essential skills in quality control and process improvement. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the quality profession, focusing on 12 key areas, including part and process measurement, data analysis, risk analysis, and quality planning. Participants will learn practical concepts and strategies without technical jargon, preparing them for advanced roles in manufacturing organizations. Ideal for quality, manufacturing, or technically-adept professionals, this course enhances capabilities in quality systems development, auditing, root cause analysis, and leadership.
CERTIFICATION BODY: American Society for Quality (ASQ)
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Competency Development: Develop and enhance participants’ competency in Quality Maintenance.
- Customization for Industry Needs: The program is tailored to industrial requirements, ensuring participants are ready for Quality Management functions.
- Comprehensive Training: Participants are trained by industry-experienced faculty in:
- Business Management Systems and Standards with Auditing Process.
- Application of Core Tools.
- Problem-Solving Techniques.
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- Enterprise-wide Quality and Integrated Management System (EwQIMS).
- Practical Application: Includes shop floor training in industries for hands-on experience.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- Format:
- Computer Delivered: One-part, 175 multiple-choice questions (160 scored, 15 unscored).
- Paper and Pencil: One-part, 160 multiple-choice questions.
- Languages:
- Computer Delivered: Offered in English only.
- Paper and Pencil: Offered in Mandarin and Korean in specific locations.
- Duration:
- Computer Delivered: Total appointment time is five-and-a-half hours, with 5 hours and 18 minutes for the exam.
- Paper and Pencil: Five-hour exam.
- Open Book:
- All examinations are open book.
- Reference Materials:
- Participants must bring their own reference materials.
- Use of reference materials and calculators is explained in the FAQs.
- Delivery Options:
- For information on examination delivery options, including online and remote proctored examinations, visit the computer-based testing page.
RE CERTIFICATION:
- 3 Yrs. Valid
- 18 Rus or Re Examination
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 12 Lessons
- 40 Hours
- CONTENT:12
- 1.1Component Evaluation
- 1.2Operational Assessment
- 1.3Instrument Standardization
- 1.4Evaluating Measurement Inaccuracy
- 1.5Data Interpretation and Presentation
- 1.6Risk Assessment
- 1.7Quality Strategy Development
- 1.8Quality Framework Establishment
- 1.9Quality Compliance Review
- 1.10Cause Analysis and Process Optimization
- 1.11Professional Development
- 1.12Organizational Leadership
Requirements
- Experience Requirements:
8 years' on-the-job experience, including 3 in a "Decision-making" position; full-time, paid role required. ASQ certification holders can apply previous certification experience. - Education Waivers:
Degree holders may waive experience requirements: Diploma - 1 year, Associate degree - 2 years, Bachelor's degree - 4 years, Master's or doctorate - 5 years (choose one).
Target audiences
- Civil Engineers/ Mechanical Engineers
- QA/QC Engineer
- QA/QC Inspectors
- Performance Improvement Officer.
- Quality Engineers.
- Team Leaders.