Certified Quality Technician (CQT) Certification
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
A Certified Quality Technician (CQT) is a professional who supports quality assurance and control processes by performing inspections, collecting data, and analyzing results. They play a critical role in ensuring compliance with quality standards and improving product reliability.
Cost
Exam Fee $460 Retakes $260Show moreShow less
Format
Hybrid
Skills developed through this program
- Apply quality concepts and tools to analyze processes and support continuous improvement efforts
- Interpret statistical concepts and capability measures to evaluate process performance in quality‑driven environments
- Manage measurement and test equipment to ensure proper control, maintenance, and calibration in operational settings
- Apply inspection concepts and techniques to assess product or process conformity within quality assurance activities
- Use quality‑audit components, tools, and techniques to evaluate systems in structured audit contexts
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence across organizational processes
Occupations this program prepares you for
Credentials this program stacks toward
No program pathways.
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply statistical process control methods to quality data using industry-standard software to monitor production processes.Developing
- Hands-onPerform product inspections and measurements using precision measurement instruments following standardized procedures.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze quality data to identify trends and nonconformances applying root cause analysis techniques in manufacturing environments.Developing
- Hands-onCalibrate measurement and testing equipment following calibration standards and documenting results accurately.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret quality standards and specifications to ensure product compliance with ISO and industry requirements.Developing
- MindsetSupport continuous improvement initiatives by engaging with cross-functional teams to enhance quality processes.Developing
- KnowledgePrepare quality documentation and audit reports following regulatory requirements and organizational procedures.Developing
- Hands-onExecute sampling plans and inspection protocols in production environments to verify conformance to specifications.Developing
- KnowledgeDistinguish between acceptable and unacceptable product characteristics using visual inspection criteria and measurement data.Developing
- MindsetCommit to quality standards and ethical practices when reporting inspection findings and maintaining product integrity.Developing
Detailed information about this program
A Certified Quality Technician (CQT) is a professional who supports quality assurance and control processes by performing inspections, collecting data, and analyzing results. They play a critical role in ensuring compliance with quality standards and improving product reliability.
What you need to earn this credential
Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements
4 Years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Quality Technician Body of Knowledge.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
No scholarships listed.