Innovations for Quality, LLC and Certification Exam Preparation Training
ASQ Certification is a prestigious and well respected certification that validates your credentials as a quality professional. Our goal is to help you achieve certification which in turn increases your earning potential and marketability. The first step in achieving ASQ Certification is to understand which Certified Quality Exam is best for you and your background.
Innovations for Quality, LLC is a company established to provide preparation training for the Certified Quality exams administered by ASQ. You can visit the ASQ website for more information on signing up for an ASQ Certification Exam or to see if you meet the requirements to sit for an ASQ Certification exam.
The training we provide is normal classroom training with one difference, you attend the classroom from your computer. You can view the lecture, ask questions and seek clarification on specific topics like onsite training but now you have more flexibility. Another key feature is all of the classes are recorded and you have access to them whenever you want.
How to Proceed with ASQ Certification Process
Here are a few study hints to help you on your journey to ASQ Certification whether you take our course or not.
Step 1
Review the various certifications for the one that best fits your background and
career objectives. Make sure you meet the requirements of work experience and/or education.
Step 2
Obtain a copy of the ASQ Certification body of knowledge (BOK) for the specific
certification exam you are pursuing. Use the Body of Knowledge as your roadmap for exam preparation. This document not only explains what information is covered on the exam, but also what level of understanding must you have for it. By reviewing the BOK, you should clearly be able to identify your weak areas and those areas in which you are stronger.
Step 3
Gather your study materials. There are a multitude of excellent reference materials out there from ASQ and the Quality Council of Indiana that support preparation of the various certifications. The exams are open book, so the important aspect is to obtain a reference that you are comfortable with and can navigate well. It is important to understand that you can use your reference material during the exam. You don't want to rely on looking up everything, but certain questions lend themselves well for a quick reference.
Step 4
Read the material and study. Continually reference the Body of Knowledge in during the study process to ensure you understand those key topics.
Step 5
Test yourself. You can purchase sample questions from Quality Council of Indiana or ASQ. It is important that you begin to test your knowledge in a timed format. You cannot treat the questions as homework, but as a true timed quiz. The actual ASQ exam will be timed and you must be prepared to manage your time during the exam.
Step 6
Review the results to see what areas you are weak in and thoroughly understand why you are incorrectly answering questions. Are you making mistakes relative to the interpretation of the question or did you not understand the information?
Step 7
Go back to step 4 and add new material from the body of knowledge, while continuing to study the previously reviewed material. This is important, do not study the material and move on, you must keep revisiting the material to keep it fresh in your mind.
How does our ASQ Certification Training work?
Our ASQ Certification exam preparation training provides a blend of lecture and breakout sessions complimented with testing and quizzing. In today's fast paced business environment our Virtual Classroom Technology (VCT) presents an active, engaging learning environment that accommodates a busy schedule. This highly participative, interactive, online classroom affords you the ability to prepare and pass the certification exam at a cost effective price, while maintaining a balance in your life. Read the testimonials of some of our past students and see how the training helped them achieve their goals.
Classes will meet at least once per week and most typically a couple of times per week. We are attempting to build momentum leading into the exam. The classes will not only cover the material you need to know but also test taking strategies. These strategies include breaking down the question and answers into their component parts, understanding which answers can be ruled out and then selecting the strongest answer relative to the question.
Experience the benefits of our Virtual Classroom Technology with a free demonstration of our CERTIFIED QUALITY preparation course for the ASQ Certification Exam.
Our instructors have over twenty years experience teaching the preparation courses for the ASQ certified quality exams.
Benefits of our Training:
- Flexible class times. You can take the course during the day, evening or on weekends
- Ability to review the recorded classes 24/7. We record the quiz reviews and problem reviews
- Interactive, you have the ability to ask questions and clarify uncertainties
- Structured study path to follow
- Access to the instructor outside of scheduled class times
How the training is structured:
-Focus on the ASQ Body of Knowledge.
-Focus on the cognitive level at which questions will be asked. Some of the material you only
need to be familiar with and some you will need to know very well. The cognitive level is
defined by ASQ in the Body of knowledge and is based on Bloom's Taxonomy. There are six
cognitive levels. Here is an example of the six levels and what type of questions are
associated with each level. The levels are in order from least complex to most complex. The
following examples deal with team development.
Remember
Ability to recognize and recall
What are the four phases of team development?
Understand
Ability to explain
Explain the four phases of team development
Apply
Know how to use and apply the ideas
Which phase of team development is most demanding of a facilitator?
Analyze
Break down the information into the constituent parts and understand
their relationship.
If the team is not productive, which phase of development are they in?
Evaluate
Make judgements about the value of proposed ideas or solutions
Which of the following is most important to team development?
Create
Put parts or elements together in such a way to reveal a structure not evident
before.
How would you help to guide a team from the storming to norming phase?
Here is an example of two questions on the same topic but requiring different cognitive
levels of understanding.
Which of the following is a stage in the development of a team?
a. conforming
b. norming
c. rewarding
d. adjourning
If a team is struggling to become productive and is having problems resolving conflict
within the team, which approach would be best suited to move the team to become
more productive?
a. provide the leader with more responsibility
b. have a member from top management participate in team meetings
c. utilize a facilitator to focus on the process
d. remove the personnel causing the conflict
-Develop a steady, consistent study pace that builds momentum leading up to the exam.
-Prepare and condition yourself to taking timed quizzes. The exam is not only about what
you know but also your ability to manage time.
ASQ Certification Quality Preparation courses we offer:
ASQ Certification Certified Quality Engineer - CQE
The certified quality engineer course prepares you to pass the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Exam which is offered every June and December. This course is comprised of a total of about 25 hours of class time. We offer a variety of times and dates for the training in order to accommodate a wide range of schedules. We can find a class that will be convenient for you. The class is a mixture of lecture, breakout sessions and testing. We put a significant emphasis on breakout sessions and testing to provide an engaging environment that effectively prepares you for the Certified Quality Engineer exam.
ASQ Certification Certified Reliability Engineer - CRE
The certified reliability engineer course prepares you to pass the ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer Exam which is offered every March and October. This course is comprised of a total of about 28 hours of class time. We offer a variety of times and dates for the training in order to accommodate a wide range of schedules. We can find a class that will be convenient for you. The class is a mixture of lecture, breakout sessions and testing. We put a significant emphasis on breakout sessions and testing to provide an engaging environment that effectively prepares you for the Certified Quality Engineer exam.
ASQ Certification Certified Quality Auditor - CQA
The certified quality auditor course prepares you to pass the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor Exam, which is offered each June and December. This course is comprised of a total of about 20 hours of class time. We offer a variety of times and dates for the training in order to accommodate a wide range of schedules. We can find a class that will be convenient for you. The class is a mixture of lecture, breakout sessions and testing. We put a significant emphasis on breakout sessions and testing to provide an engaging environment that effectively prepares you for the Certified Quality Auditor exam.
ASQ Certification Certified Quality Manager - CMQ/OE
The certified quality manager course prepares you to pass the ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence Exam, which is offered each March and October. This course is comprised of a total of about 20 hours of class time. We offer a variety of times and dates for the training in order to accommodate a wide range of schedules. We can find a class that will be convenient for you. The class is a mixture of lecture, breakout sessions and testing. We put a significant emphasis on breakout sessions and testing to provide an engaging environment that effectively prepares you for the Certified Quality Manager exam.
ASQ Certification Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Course - CSSBB
The certified six sigma black belt course prepares you to pass the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Exam, which is offered each March and October. This course is comprised of about 30 hours of class time. We offer a variety of times and dates for the training in order to accommodate a wide range of schedules. We can find a class that will be convenient for you. The class is a mixture of lecture, breakout sessions and testing. We put a significant emphasis on breakout sessions and testing to provide an engaging environment that effectively prepares you for the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt exam.
ASQ Certification Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Course - CSSGB
The certified six sigma green belt course prepares you to pass the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Exam, which is offered each June and December. This course is comprised of about 30 hours of class time. We offer a variety of times and dates for the training in order to accommodate a wide range of schedules. We can find a class that will be convenient for you. The class is a mixture of lecture, breakout sessions and testing. We put a significant emphasis on breakout sessions and testing to provide an engaging environment that effectively prepares you for the Certified Six Sigma Green Belt exam.
ASQ Certification Certified Quality Technician - CQT
The certified quality technician course prepares you to pass the ASQ Certified Quality Technician Exam which is offered every March and October. This course is comprised of about 25 hours of class time. We offer a variety of times and dates for the training in order to accommodate a wide range of schedules. We can find a class that will be convenient for you. The class is a mixture of lecture, breakout sessions and testing. We put a significant emphasis on breakout sessions and testing to provide an engaging environment that effectively prepares you for the Certified Quality Technician exam.
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