Indiana University South Bend Continuing Education-ASQC Certification

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Indiana University South Bend Extended Learning Services - Continuing Education Spring 2006

American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification
Visit the ASQ Michiana Section 1005 Web page: www.asq1005.org For ASQ Michiana membership: Pat.Burke@asq1005.org

Is it for you?
ASQ says that certification is a formal recognition that an individual has demonstrated a proficiency within and a comprehension of a specified body of knowledge at a point in time. ASQ offers many certifications including: Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Manager, Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Improvement Associate, among others.

It is peer recognition and not registration or licensure. Candidates must show that they have a specified level of education and/or experience, provide proof of professionalism, and pass a standardized examination.

How can IU South Bend help you become certified?
Cram Prep Courses
Students will meet face-to-face with an IU South Bend instructor who is an experienced certified quality professional for six Saturday mornings prior to the certification examination. This class will run dependent on the number of students interested. Smaller groups could easily move to Tutoring/Mentoring.

CQIA students meet for two Saturdays, May 13 and 20, just prior to the certification examination with an IU South Bend instructor who is an experienced certified quality professional.

Why become certified?
Quality competition is a fact of life and the need for a work force proficient in the principles and practices of quality control is a central concern of many companies.

Certification is a mark of excellence. It demonstrates that the certified individual has the knowledge to assure quality of products and services. Certification is an investment in your career and in the future of your employer.

Tutoring/Mentoring

Students will meet face-to-face with an IU South Bend instructor who is an experienced, certified quality professional.

The student(s) and tutor/mentor will then establish a flexible study schedule, discuss recommended texts, and determine goals for the student to be ready to take the next ASQ certification examination.

Contact Carolyn Fermoyle about Tutoring/Mentoring or “Cram” Prep Courses at
(574) 520-4261 or
cfermoyl@iusb.edu

IU South Bend Continuing Education offers several courses in cooperation with
ASQ to help quality professionals prepare for ASQ certification exams.

Introduction to Quality Engineering
Quality Engineering Techniques
Practical Quality Auditing Applications
SPC I and II

Dimensional Metrology

Quality Technician Review
Reliability Engineering
Certified Quality Manager Review
Certified Quality Improvement Associate Review
Certified Calibration Technician Review

2006 ASQ Certification Exam Dates

Exam

Exam Dates

Application Deadlines

Quality Technician	Mar. 4 and Oct. 21, 2006	Jan. 13 and Aug. 18, 2006
Reliability Engineer	Mar. 4 and Oct. 21, 2006	Jan. 13 and Aug. 18, 2006
Mechanical Inspector	Mar. 4 and Oct. 21, 2006	Jan. 13 and Aug. 18, 2006
Quality Manager	Mar. 4 and Oct. 21, 2006	Jan. 13 and Aug. 18, 2006
Quality Engineer	June 3 and Dec. 2, 2006	April 7 and Oct. 6, 2006
Quality Auditor	June 3 and Dec. 2, 2006	April 7 and Oct. 6, 2006
Quality Improvement Associate	June 3 and Dec. 2, 2006	April 7 and Oct. 6, 2006

Exams are held on the IU South Bend Campus. See www.asq.org for the latest information.

Call ASQ at 1-800-248-1946 for application forms. ASQ membership is not required to apply for and take the exams, but most who hold the certification belong to the society.