Maintaining Certification - Do you need to take the test again?

H

holly21

#1
I've noticed in some of the discussion here that people mention that their certifications expire. To maintain certification, do you need to take the test again, or do you need to just take some sort of refresher course? I haven't really found any information on the ASQ page about this. How long do certifications last before they expire?
 
Elsmar Forum Sponsor

Marc

Hunkered Down for the Duration with a Mask on...
Staff member
Admin
#2
You're referring to ASQ certifications like the CQE, CQM, CQT, etc., etc.?
 
C

Craig H.

#3
Form your posts in another thread, Holly, I am assuming you are still talking about the CQT.

You can recertify every 3 years by taking the test, but I don't know of anyone who willingly takes that path. Ask the ASQ for a recertification journal and you can see what you have to do to keep your certificate current. You get credit for ASQ meeting attendance, classes within the body of knowledge, and employment in the quality field.

Really, if you make an effort to keep current, the hardest thing about it is remembering to document what you do.

Now, if we could just get ASQ to recognize Cove participation!!!

Hope this helps.
 
D

dokes

#5
ASQ recert

From the ASQ website: "Please note that the CQT, CMI, & CQIA do not require recertification. The Biomedical add-on certification to the CQA will automatically be recertified each time your CQA is recertified. Otherwise, your Biomedical add-on will be decertified, along with your CQA, if your CQA is not maintained."

Other ASQ certifications require earning 18 recertification units (RUs) in a 3-year time frame. There are many ways to do this, including publishing, serving on ASQ committees, attending local section meetings, taking training courses, etc. You earn about 1/2 the required points by simply working in a field that is related.

For more info see: http://www.asq.org/cert/recert/rucredits/index.html
 
J

Jeff Frost

#6
You do not need to take an examination as long as you have obtaining a minimum of 18 recertification units (RUs) within your three-year certification period. CQT and CMI are permanent certifications if you have a CQA; CQE etc these certifications require recertification.

Go to www.asq.org click on the certification tab and scroll down to bottom of page and click on the RU/Credits/Journal link which will take you to a discussion. If you are planning to recertify by RU you will need to download the Journal from this page.

My recommendation if you have time before certification expires. Join your local ASQ Section and attend their meetings and seminars to obtain needed RU’s. Also the Journal contains other applicable information on what can be used to satisfy the 18 RU requirements.

Jeff
 
Thread starter Similar threads Forum Replies Date
Sidney Vianna Maintaining Accredited Certification During the Global Financial Crisis Registrars and Notified Bodies 9
Colin Cost of Maintaining Auditor Certification (IRCA QMS Lead Auditor) ASQ, ANAB, UKAS, IAF, IRCA, Exemplar Global and Related Organizations 1
I Maintaining Technical Documentation under MDD and MDR EU Medical Device Regulations 1
S Maintaining Equipment Records - We use a manual system ISO 17025 related Discussions 1
B Main responsibility for Control Plans - creating and maintaining FMEA and Control Plans 15
P Procedure for maintaining Confidentiality And Impartiality in a Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) Manuals 2
G Maintaining of Performance during the Lifetime of a IIa Medical Device EU Medical Device Regulations 5
Crimpshrine13 Rules of achieving and maintaining IATF recognition - Determining audit days IATF 16949 - Automotive Quality Systems Standard 2
J Software for maintaining of Technical files and medical device documentation(RA need) Medical Information Technology, Medical Software and Health Informatics 2
B What is our requirement for maintaining the EMC series of standards? IEC 61000 IEC 60601 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standards Series 3
JoCam Cost of maintaining CE Mark Regulatory Approval Other Medical Device Regulations World-Wide 3
A CE Mark - Maintaining Technical File and Regulatory Assessment CE Marking (Conformité Européene) / CB Scheme 1
W Maintaining Component Traceability in DHR (Design History Record) 21 CFR Part 820 - US FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR) 5
V Maintaining an E-Record for Equipment Data Qualification and Validation (including 21 CFR Part 11) 4
D Redundant BOMs - Maintaining a Reference Only BOM on our Top Level Assembly Drawings Document Control Systems, Procedures, Forms and Templates 7
D Procedure for Maintaining Industry Standards and Identifying Revisions Document Control Systems, Procedures, Forms and Templates 1
H Source for Compiling and Maintaining an EHS Legal Register Miscellaneous Environmental Standards and EMS Related Discussions 4
S Advice on moving QMS Documents and Maintaining Revision History Quality Manager and Management Related Issues 9
M AS9100 Rev C - Determining, Providing and Maintaining" Infrastructure AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 7
S Maintaining ISO 9001:2008 when Automotive Business is Slow ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 9004 Quality Management Systems Standards 11
T Requirements - Controlling and Maintaining Sheet Metal Templates for Production Use ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 9004 Quality Management Systems Standards 5
N ISO 9001 based Audit Schedules: Creating and Maintaining - Template wanted General Auditing Discussions 5
S What's the logical difference between maintaining & retaining records of review? Management Review Meetings and related Processes 10
S A question on Maintaining the Integrity of the QMS (5.4.2) ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 9004 Quality Management Systems Standards 4
C API Q1 8th ed/ISO TS 29001 Maintaining Responsibility for Outsourced Processes Oil and Gas Industry Standards and Regulations 6
S Quality Manual - Possibility of maintaining only SOFT COPIES Quality Management System (QMS) Manuals 17
A Maintaining Dual Standards ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 - Contract Manufacturer ISO 13485:2016 - Medical Device Quality Management Systems 9
T How many hours a week do you devote to maintaining your QMS? ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 9004 Quality Management Systems Standards 15
A Rechargeable Battery in Medical Device - Controling and Maintaining Batteries Other Medical Device and Orthopedic Related Topics 4
G Calibration laboratory start-up - Maintaining the same ambient conditions General Measurement Device and Calibration Topics 7
ScottK Maintaining an SPC program with reduced staffing Statistical Analysis Tools, Techniques and SPC 8
B Specifications - Maintaining current revisions Document Control Systems, Procedures, Forms and Templates 6
A Review and Verification for Maintaining Software Software Quality Assurance 10
Z Creating and Maintaining a Top Ten Poor Quality Supplier Performer List Supplier Quality Assurance and other Supplier Issues 16
T Plug Gages - How people are maintaining calibration on plug gages General Measurement Device and Calibration Topics 3
Q Production on Plastics Drums - Process Flow and Maintaining Cleanliness Manufacturing and Related Processes 2
apestate Advice on maintaining surface plate condition - Starrett crystal pink surface plate Inspection, Prints (Drawings), Testing, Sampling and Related Topics 14
gard2372 Implementation and Maintaining Lean Guide book - Seeking recommendations and reviews Book, Video, Blog and Web Site Reviews and Recommendations 10
A Maintaining traceability through our manufacturing process - Protective suits - 110 Misc. Quality Assurance and Business Systems Related Topics 1
G How is everyone handling TS2 Clause 8.2.3.1 - Maintaining Process Capability IATF 16949 - Automotive Quality Systems Standard 2
S Maintaining and tracking laboratory voltage standards - A2LA audit General Measurement Device and Calibration Topics 3
P TS 16949 Clause 8.2.3.1 - Maintaining Process Capability IATF 16949 - Automotive Quality Systems Standard 9
R Guidance for 'Maintaining Compliance to 820 - FDA and ISO 13485:2003 ISO 13485:2016 - Medical Device Quality Management Systems 8
R Maintaining manufactoring process capability IATF 16949 - Automotive Quality Systems Standard 6
E Procedure Numbering Change? Still the need for maintaining Level 1, 2, 3, documents? ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 9004 Quality Management Systems Standards 10
T Maintaining Process Control QS-9000 - American Automotive Manufacturers Standard 1
M 4.9.2 Maintaining Process Control - Maintaining ongoing process capability QS-9000 - American Automotive Manufacturers Standard 13
J EC Certification transfer from CMO to Legal Manufacturer Possible? CE Marking (Conformité Européene) / CB Scheme 0
A Can a organization use a disclaimer "pending AS9100 Certification" in Marketing Information? AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 4
S Certification Body Changeover - Transfer of Certificate Registrars and Notified Bodies 9

Similar threads

Top Bottom