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Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Overview
Advance your career and attain the credential of ASQ Certified Quality Auditor. This review course is designed to assist in preparing each student for the CQA exam.
Course Delivery: Online Self-Paced, Training for Teams, In-Person Training
In-Person Training
Online Self-Paced
Training for Teams
In-Person Training
In-Person Training consists of public classes conducted by one of our subject matter experts at one of our designated locations in one or more consecutive days.
Summary
The five elements of the CQA body of knowledge are reviewed through interactive discussions and numerous exam practice sets. Underlying theory of the BOK discussions focus on the levels of cognition and format of exam questions. It is not intended that all BOK concepts will be taught in this class. Elements of the BOK are demonstrated through in-class workshops and case studies. The learning of the BOK is reinforced through numerous certification exam simulated practice tests, with supporting discussions evaluating the purpose of each question.
Target Audience
Quality personnel who are preparing for the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor(CQA) exam or want to further their professional development; any Quality Auditors, Engineers, and Managers who are interested in a refresher course.
Course Objectives
This review course is designed to assist in preparing each student for the CQA exam. These examinations are offered through the American Society for Quality (ASQ). Completion of these review programs through QC Training Services, Inc. will not guarantee that you will pass the exam, but will offer a broad review on the Body of Knowledge, and greatly increase your probability of success in obtaining your certification. Exam applications are obtained through ASQ and must be completed and approved on or before the ASQ application deadlines. The application is not available through QC Training Services, Inc. and the associated costs of the application process are not included in this program.
Objectives of the course include:
- Present a review of the major elements defining the body of knowledge stipulated by ASQ for the Certified Quality Auditor examination.
- Present a comprehensive overview of the standards, principles, and techniques of auditing. Provide the certification candidate with an understanding of key methods of Quality Auditing.
- Examine how auditing integrates into the entire Quality Management System to support continuous improvement and Organization Excellence.
Agenda
The course serves as a review of the five (5) major elements of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Auditor examination.
- General Knowledge, Conduct, Ethics & Audit Administration
- Audit Preparation
- Audit Performance
- Audit Reporting, Corrective Action, Follow-up & Closur
- Auditing Tools and Techniques
Materials
Since this is a review course, students are expected to obtain their own materials and study as much as possible prior to the review date. We will be referencing the Quality Council of Indiana’s CQA Primer, Solutions Text and Exam USB as we teach this review course. If you would like to purchase materials consistent with the material being presented in the review course, they are available through Quality Council of Indiana. Also highly recommended is The ASQ Auditing Handbook, 5th Ed.
The student is encouraged to bring a calculator with trig functions to class. The instructor will use the TI30Xa, so that would be preferred. Keep in mind that ASQ exam administrators will not allow smart phones during the exam.
Training Time: 24 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 2.4
Online Self-Paced
Our Online Self-Paced courses are available on your own schedule 24/7 during your e-learning subscription.
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Overview
Course Summary
Advance your career and attain the credential of ASQ Certified Quality Auditor. This online course utilizes video instruction, as well as training materials to prepare you for the ASQ exam.
Course Objectives
This review course is designed to assist in preparing each student for the CQA exam. These examinations are offered through the American Society for Quality (ASQ). Completion of these review programs through QC Training Services, Inc. will not guarantee that you will pass the exam but will offer a broad review on the Body of Knowledge (BOK) and greatly increase your probability of success in obtaining your certification. Exam applications are obtained through ASQ and must be completed and approved on or before the ASQ application deadlines. The application is not available through QC Training Services, Inc. and the associated costs of the application process are not included in this program.
Agenda
I. Auditing Fundamentals
II. Audit Process
III. Auditor Competencies
IV. Audit Program Management and Business Applications
V. Quality Tools and Techniques
Materials
This is a review course only. The associated exam for this course and its cost of application for taking the test are available exclusively through ASQ and must be completed by the ASQ application deadlines.
Throughout this course, we will be referencing the Quality Council of Indiana’s Certified Quality Auditor Primer and Solutions Text. To maximize your chances of success on the exam, we strongly encourage students to obtain these study materials before the class begins. This will help you gain the most benefit from the course. Additionally, we recommend purchasing and spending time on the electronic practice exams from the Quality Council of Indiana for optimal preparation. All these materials are available at https://www.qualitycouncil.com/cqa/
Subscription Length: 60 days
Estimated Number of Student Hours: 15 hours
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): 1.5
This class license is sold on a single user basis. Within two business days from registration, each registrant will be emailed a unique username and password to access the course material through our secure online training portal. Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate for course contact hours.
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Please contact us for multiple-seat discount options before making your purchase.
Training for Teams
Training for Teams provides training for your group of employees in either a virtual live setting, or in-person at your facility. Connect with us to customize any of our standard courses to fit your specific need.
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