| Is there an "order" for acquiring various certifications? |
| Exam |
Exam Date | Application Deadline |
Late
Application Fee ($50) Deadline |
Knowledge
Requirements |
Education/Experience* |
| Biomedical Auditor | March 3, 2012 | January 13, 2012 | January 18, 2012 | Understands the principles of standards, regulations, directives and guidance for auditing a biomedical system. | Five years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Biomedical Auditor Body of Knowledge. At least one year must be in a decision-making role. |
| Calibration Technician | December 3, 2011 | October 14, 2011 | October 19, 2011 | Tests, calibrates, maintains and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, analytical and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards. | Five years of on-the-job
experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified
Calibration Technician Body of Knowledge. |
| June 2, 2012 | April 13, 2012 | April 18, 2012 | |||
| HACCP Auditor |
March 3, 2012 | January 13, 2012 | January 18, 2012 | Uses various tools and techniques to examine, question, evaluate and report on that system's adequacy and deficiencies. | Five years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified HACCP Auditor Body of Knowledge. At least one year must be in a decision making role. |
| Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence |
March 3, 2012 | January 13, 2012 | January 18, 2012 | Facilitates and leads team efforts to establish and monitor customer/supplier relations, and supports strategic planning and deployment initiatives. | Ten years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Body of Knowledge. A minimum of five years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. |
| Master Black Belt | March 3, 2012 | Portfolio Deadline: November 1, 2011 Exam Application Deadline: January 13, 2012 |
N/A for Portfolio January 18, 2012 |
A mark of career excellence and aimed at individuals who possess exceptional expertise and knowledge of current industry practice. Possess outstanding leadership ability, are innovative, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the practice and advancement of quality and improvement. | 1) At least 5
years of experience in the role of a SSBB or MBB. OR 2) Completion of 10 Six Sigma Black Belt projects. See the Body of Knowledge for more information. |
| Pharmaceutical GMP Professional | June 2, 2012 | April 13, 2012 | April 18, 2012 | Understands the GMP principles as regulated and guided by national and international agencies for the pharmaceutical industry. | Five years of
on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified
Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Body of Knowledge. A minimum of
three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. Common Questions about the CPGP. |
| Quality
Auditor |
December 3, 2011 | October 14, 2011 | October 19, 2011 | Analyzes all elements of a quality system and judges its degree of adherence to the criteria of industrial management and quality evaluation and control systems. | Eight years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Quality Auditor Body of Knowledge. A minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. |
| June 2, 2012 | April 13, 2012 | April 18, 2012 | |||
| Quality
Engineer |
December 3, 2011 | October 14, 2011 | October 19, 2011 | Develops and operates quality control systems. applies and analyzes testing and inspection procedures. Uses metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices. | Eight years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Quality Engineer Body of Knowledge. A minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. |
| June 2, 2012 | April 13, 2012 | April 18, 2012 | |||
| Quality Improvement Associate |
December 3, 2011 | October 14, 2011 | October 19, 2011 | .Understands quality tools and their uses and participates in quality improvement projects. | Two years of work experience, or an Associate’s Degree or two years of equivalent higher education. See the Body of Knowledge for more information. |
| June 2, 2012 | April 13, 2012 | April 18, 2012 | |||
| Quality Inspector | March 3, 2012 | January 13, 2012 | January 18, 2012 | Evaluates hardware documentation, performs laboratory procedures, inspects products, measures process performance, records data and prepares formal reports. | Two years of on-the-job experience in mechanical inspection or a related field. A high-school diploma or GED, or an additional three years of related on-the-job experience. See the Body of Knowledge for more information. |
| Quality
Process Analyst |
December 3, 2011 | October 14, 2011 | October 19, 2011 | Analyzes and solves quality problems and participates in quality improvement projects. | Two years of work experience, or an Associate’s Degree or two years of equivalent higher education. See the Body of Knowledge for more information. |
| June 2, 2012 | April 13, 2012 | April 18, 2012 | |||
| Quality
Technician |
March 3, 2012 | January 13, 2012 | January 18, 2012 | Prepares inspection plans and instructions, selects sampling plan applications, analyzes and solves problems, prepares procedures, trains inspectors and performs audits.. | Four years of higher education and/or work experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Quality Technician Body of Knowledge. |
| Reliability
Engineer |
March 3, 2012 | January 13, 2012 | January 18, 2012 | Understands the principles of performance evaluation and prediction to improve product/systems safety, reliability and maintainability. | Eight years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Reliability EngineeEight years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Reliability Engineer Body of Knowledge. A minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position.. |
| Six Sigma
Black Belt |
March 3, 2012 | January 13, 2012 | January 18, 2012 | Understands Six Sigma philosophies and principles, including the supporting systems and tools. Demonstrates team leadership and understands all aspects of the DMAIC model in accordance with Six Sigma principles. | Two completed projects with signed affidavits, or one completed project with signed affidavit and three years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge. You do NOT need to be a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt. |
| Six
Sigma Green Belt |
December 3, 2011 | October 14, 2011 | October 19, 2011 | Supports a Six Sigma Black Belt by analyzing and solving quality problems and is involved in quality-improvement projects. | Three years of work experience in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge. This certification is NOT a requirement for Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. |
| June 2, 2012 | April 13, 2012 | April 18, 2012 | |||
| Software Quality Engineer |
December 3, 2011 | October 14, 2011 | October 19, 2011 | Understands software quality development and implementation including software inspection, testing, verification, and validation. Implements software development and maintenance processes and methods | Eight years on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Software Quality Engineer Body of Knowledge. A minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision-making position. |
| June 2, 2012 | April 13, 2012 | April 18, 2012 |
| * If you have a degree from a college, university, or technical school with accreditation accepted by ASQ, part of the experience requirement may be waived. See each certification for specific requirements. |
| Giving credit where credit is due. Thanks to Mr. Art Moss of ASQ Section 606, Seattle. All the information contained in the columns Knowledge Requirements and Education/Experience was supplied to us by them. |