What you're being assessed on
The ASQ CQE® certification validates advanced knowledge in quality engineering, quality systems, statistical methods, process design and improvement, risk and reliability, measurement systems and quality management.
How the exam works
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175 multiple-choice questions
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318 minutes — the timer runs on our server, so closing the tab doesn't stop it
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Pass mark is 70%
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1 attempt included in the fee
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Answers autosave as you go, and questions and options are shuffled per candidate
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Available immediately after payment — sit it whenever you're ready
Eligibility & prerequisites
- 8 years of on-the-job experience in one or more areas of the CQE Body of Knowledge, including 3 years in a decision-making position. Education may waive part of the experience requirement
What the exam covers
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Quality Management Systems
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Risk Management
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Product and Process Design
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Process Improvement
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Statistical Techniques
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Measurement Systems
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Reliability
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Quality Engineering Tools
What this certification proves
OUTCOME 1
Advanced quality engineering knowledge
OUTCOME 2
Process improvement capability
OUTCOME 3
Statistical analysis knowledge
OUTCOME 4
Quality-system expertise
Skills validated by this exam
Who should sit it
- Quality Engineers
- Quality Managers
- Process Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Continuous Improvement Professionals
What your fee covers
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CQE certification examination
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Exam processing
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Eligibility processing
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Prometric scheduling access
Your certificate
CQE requires recertification every three years. ASQ allows recertification through qualifying RUs or an examination.