ASQ Certification Benefits and Preparation. Presented March 14, 2017 by R.Gryniewicz and A.Ochoa-Lions Revised 2017-Mar-12

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1 ASQ Certification Benefits and Preparation Presented March 14, 2017 by R.Gryniewicz and A.Ochoa-Lions Revised 2017-Mar-12 1

2 Tonight s Topics 1. Benefits of Certification 2. Deciding which Certification 3. Preparation and Study 4. Scheduling and Applying 5. Final Preparations 6. Taking the Test 7. After the Test 2

3 Tonight s Speakers Ron Gryniewicz ASQ Tucson Education Chair ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, CMQ/OE Exemplar Global registeredqms-la Probitas Authentication AS9100 AA BSME from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 30 Year ASQ Senior Member Supplier Quality Engineer in the Aerospace Industry Anna Ochoa-Lions ASQ Tucson Programs Co-Chair ASQ Certified Quality Auditor BA, Applied Mathematics and BS, Engineering Management from the University of Arizona ASQ Member since 2014 Quality Manager for Apex Microtechnology 3

4 ASQ Certification Benefits for You and Your organization 4

5 Benefits to You Differentiate - Set you apart. Formal recognition of demonstrated proficiency; a recognized mark of excellence. Enhanced career opportunity. Increased earning capacity. Increases co-worker confidence in you. Increases your own confidence level. Expands your social network. 5

6 Increased Earnings From the 2016 ASQ Salary Survey 6

7 Benefits to Organizations Improves your company s bottom line. Knowledgable employees. New tools for use to improve Quality System. Internationally recognized credentials. Greater employee loyalty and retention. 7

8 ASQ Certification Which Certification is Right for You? 8

9 Which One? What Certification is Right for You? Choose from 19 available Job Opportunity - Job Description Requirements Review Qualification Requirements ASQ Body of Knowledge Sample Questions 9

10 ASQ Website 10

11 ASQ Website 11

12 Certifications Available The original 5: Certified Quality Engineer (1968) Certified Quality Technician (1970) Certified Reliability Engineer (1972) Certified Quality Inspector (1984) Certified Quality Auditor (1987) Software Quality Engineer (1996) 12

13 Certifications Available Many more are added. Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (1996) Quality Improvement Associate (2001) Calibration Technician (2002) Quality Process Analyst (2005) HACCP Auditor (2000) Biomedical Auditor (2002) Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (2009) 13

14 Certifications Available Many more are added. Lean Certification Six Sigma Black Belt (1998) Six Sigma Green Belt (2006) Six Sigma Yellow Belt Master Black Belt (2010) NEW Certification! Supplier Quality Professional (2017) 14

15 Certification Page 15

16 Certification Info 16

17 Candidate Requirements 17

18 BOK and Sample Q s 18

19 Sample Questions 19

20 Sample Questions 20

21 ASQ Certification Preparation and Study 21

22 Preparation and Study Many Resources are Available Classes are available Classroom Training Web-Based Online training Self-Study ASQ Official Handbooks Other Reference Books as listed QCI Primer Books Question Bank 22

23 ASQ Website 23

24 Prep Information 24

25 ASQ Handbooks 25

26 Question Bank 26

27 Question Bank 27

28 Question Bank 28

29 Question Bank 29

30 Quality Council of Indiana 30

31 QCI Primers 31

32 QCI Primers 32

33 ASQ Certification Scheduling and Applying 33

34 Scheduling and Applying Decide on a Test Date and Apply Review the Schedule Choose a Testing Window (Date Range) Choose a Location Submit the application and pay the Fee BEFORE the Due Date 34

35 Scheduling 35

36 Review Exam Dates 36

37 Locations 37

38 Locations 38

39 Locations 39

40 Locations 40

41 Submit Application 41

42 Submit Application 42

43 Submit Application 43

44 ASQ Certification HELP! The Test Date is Coming Soon! 44

45 Computer Based Testing 45

46 Computer Based Testing 46

47 Final Preparations 47

48 Test Policies 48

49 Test Policies 49

50 1-2 Weeks Before Lay out your own Final Review Plan Plan for a complete review Create a schedule Begin a few weeks out Review through each section of the BOK Spend a little more time on tougher subjects Don t overstudy 50

51 The Day/Night Before Final Preparations. Know the rules of the test Prepare all materials you will need Make a dry run to the location Eat Well. Not a heavy meal No alcohol Get Rest and a Good Night Sleep Make sure it is an easy night Go to bed early; get a full night s sleep Don t Fret! 51

52 HELP! The Day is Now! Wake up early (not too early) Have a good breakfast Make sure you have all your needed materials. Bring extras of some items Bring water, snacks, tissues, etc. Dress comfortably. Plan to arrive at location 30 minutes early for check-in procedures. Locate where you want to sit, and organize your info/items. 52

53 Taking the Test We do not have any information on this. The test is a new electronic system that we have no knowledge. This will be presented in a future ASQ meeting after we take one of the tests using the new system 53

54 After the Test GO CELEBRATE!!! Taking the test itself is a noble thing!!! Include someone to talk to and debrief. 54

55 We Will Be Back! Taking the Test Did I Pass? How am I notified? HOORAY! I Passed! What s Next! OH NO! I didn't not pass. Now what? Keeping your certification 55

56 ASQ Certification Has Benefits for you and your organization. Choose the Certification that s Best for You. Preparation and Study is necessary. Many resources are available to assist you. Don t forget to apply before the due date. Plan for a final review lasting 1-2 weeks. Don t cram on the night before. Celebrate! (Regardless of result) 56

57 Any More Questions? Contact Me: Ron Gryniewicz ASQ Education Chair ASQ Certified CQE, CMQ/OE Exemplar Global registeredqms-la Probitas Authentication AS9100 AA Phone: