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Education
Scholarships for UNEMPLOYED quality professionals are now
available! 50% subsidy is
offered to unemployed ASQ members for the local ASQ Certification Refresher
classes - to enhance your employability. (See below for
process.)
Early
registration discounts of up t=
o 10%
are also available to ALL. So for the unemployed that can mea=
n a
total of 60% off.
The "Valley of the Sun" Section is pleased= to sponsor ASQ Certification review courses. The classes are scheduled to end = about a week before the examination is administered. In order to be consider= ed for an ASQ examination, an application must be submitted to national ASQ, inclu= ding fees, prior to the application deadline date - generally two months prior to the examination date.
2011 / 12 Class Schedule: Local
Phoenix Area
|
Certificatio=
n |
ASQ Exam |
Refresher Cl=
ass |
Hours & Cost |
Location: Open Enrollment=
|
Start Dat= e |
|
Quality Engin=
eer |
2-Jun-12 |
Saturdays 8:00 - 4:30 |
42 Hours $625 (313) |
Phoenix Area |
17-Mar-12 |
|
Statistical
Workshop (Prep) |
Prep for CQE, CRE & CSSBB |
Saturdays 8:00 - 4:00 |
16 Hours $275 (138) |
Phoenix Area |
24-Mar-12 2 Sessions |
|
Quality Audit=
or |
2-Jun-12 |
Mondays 5:00 - 8:45 |
30 Hours $425 (213) |
Phoenix Area |
26-Mar-12 8 Sessions |
|
Six Sigma Black Belt |
3-Mar-12 |
Saturdays 8:00 - 4:30 |
42 Hours $625 (313) |
Phoenix Area |
CLOSED
5 Sessions |
|
Quality Techn=
ician CQT |
3-Mar-12 |
Mondays 5:00 - 8:45 |
30 Hours $425 (213) |
Phoenix Area |
CLOSED
8 Sessions |
|
Reliability
Engineer |
3-Mar-12 |
Sundays 8:00 - 4:30 |
42 Hours $625 (313) |
Phoenix Area |
CLOSED
5 Sessions |
|
Manager of Qu=
ality
/ OE CQM |
3-Mar-12 |
Saturdays 8:00 - 4:30 |
42 Hours $625 (313) |
Tempe Area |
CLOSED
5 Sessions |
|
Six Sigma Green Belt |
3-Dec-11 |
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00 - 9:15 |
42 Hours $625 |
Phoenix Area |
CLOSED
|
|
Quality Engin=
eer |
3-Dec-11 |
Saturdays 8:00 - 4:30 |
42 Hours $625 (313) |
Tempe Area |
CLOSED
|
|
Statistical
Workshop (Prep) |
Prep for CQE, CRE & CSSBB |
Sundays 8:00 - 4:00 |
16 Hours $275 (138) |
Tempe Area |
CLOSED 2 Sessions |
NOTE: = Event locations and times may be subject to change.
Important Registration Notes:
· Class Registration: The local section administers the signup and fees for the review class. We now accept Visa, Master Card & American Express along with company purchase orders. If a= company purchase order is used, it should also read "ASQ - Phoenix Section 0704", as the recipient.
· Registration details can be obtained by cont= acting the corresponding Instructor, Dennis DiPasqual,= ( azdipasqual@m= sn.com 480-650-3636 ).
· The on-line registration link can be found above.
·
Exam Registration: The National ASQ organiza=
tion
administers the signup and fees for the exam. Registration details can be
obtained at their website
· Registration fee for the, CQE, CQSE, SSGB, S= SBB, CQM /OE and CRE is $625.00 - with a class of 5 participants in order to hold the class; ~10 weeks classes, 42 hours. New weekend classes are also offere= d.
· Registration fee for CQA, CQIA, and CQT, is $425.00 - with a class of 5 participants in order to hold the class; ~8 wee= ks classes, 30 hours.
· In addition, a 16 Hour Statistical Methods Refresher Workshop is offered at the price of $275. The purpose is to provi= de an opportunity to refresh your knowledge in the statistical methods required for the ASQ CQE, CRE, and Black Belt certification exams.
· Registration fees must be paid in advance in order to participate in a class. Early registration and payment is encouraged since class size is limited. A 10% discount is of= fered to all for registrations received >30 days in advance; 5% for >15 days in advance.
F= ull refund given for unlikely event class is cancelled. Withdrawals before 2nd = class will result in 10% processing fee plus proration.
· Class participants are responsible for purchasing the recommended textbooks in advance. These are the corres= ponding “Primer" and "Solution Text", both from the Quality Council of Indiana. Please re= view first tabs before initial session.<= o:p>
<= span style=3D'mso-list:Ignore'>o&nb= sp; Prices are approximately $70 and $35 plus ~$= 5 shipping & handling. Call (812) 53= 3-4215 to order your textbooks or via their website, www.qualitycouncil.com/
·
o
“Proof of Unemployment” requirem=
ent:
Prior to Regist=
ration
– Submit ASQ membership number and proof of unemployment to Dennis
50% Discount Coupon Code will then be given for use during
on-line Registration.
Types of Certification
Refer to ASQ national website for further informatio= n: www.asq.org
•<=
span
style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> Six Sigma Black Belt
Certification (SSBB)
&#= 8226; Reliability Engineer Certification (CRE)
&#= 8226; Quality Engineer Certification (CQE)
&#= 8226; Software Quality Engine= er Certification (CSQE)
&#= 8226; Quality Auditor Certifi= cation (CQA)
&#=
8226; Manager of
Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
• Quality Improvement Ass= ociate Certification (CQIA)
&#= 8226; Quality Technician Cert= ification (CQT)
The Certified Six Sigma Black Belt is a professional= who can explain Six Sigma philosophies and principles, including supporting sys= tems and tools. The Black Belt should demonstrate team leadership, understand te= am dynamics, and assign team member roles and responsibilities. They have a thorough understanding of and can use all aspects of the DMAIC model in accordance with Six Sigma principles. They have basic knowledge of lean enterprise concepts, are able to identify non-value-added elements and activities, and are able to use specific tools.
The Six Sigma Green Belt operates in support of or u= nder the supervision of a Six Sigma Black Belt, analyzes and solves quality prob= lems and is involved in quality improvement projects. A Green Belt is someone wi= th at least three years of work experience who wants to demonstrate his or her knowledge of Six Sigma tools and processes.
Designed for those who understan= d the principles of performance evaluation and prediction to improve product/syst= ems safety, reliability, and maintainability. This b= ody of knowledge (BOK) and applied technologies include, but are not limited to, design review and control; prediction, estimation, and apportionment methodology; failure mode effects and analysis; the planning, operation and analysis of reliability testing and field failures, including mathematical modeling; understanding human factors in reliability; and the ability to develop and administer reliability information systems for failure analysis, design and performance improvement and reliability program management over = the entire product life cycle.
Designed for those who understand the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control. This body of knowledge and applied technologies include, but are not limited to, development and operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices, an understanding of human factors and motivation, facility with quality cost concepts and techniques,= and the knowledge and ability to develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
Software Quality Engineer Certification (CSQE)
Designed for those who have a comprehensive understanding of software quality development and implementat= ion; have a thorough understanding of software inspection and testing, verificat= ion, and validation; and can implement software development and maintenance proc= esses and methods.
Designed for those who understan= d the standards and principles of auditing and the auditing techniques of examini= ng, questioning, evaluating, and reporting to determine quality systems adequac= y.
Designed for those who understand quality principles and standards in relation to organization and human reso= urce management. Leads and champions process-improvement initiatives—everywhere from small businesses to multinational corporations—that can have regional or global focus in a variety of service and industrial settings.
Designed to assess basic knowledge of quality tools = and their uses by individuals who are involved in quality improvement projects,= but do not necessarily come from traditional quality areas.
Designed for those who can analy= ze quality problems, prepare inspection plans and instruction, select sampling= plan applications, and apply fundamental statistical methods for process control= .
Statistical
Workshop
Jump
Start Your Stats: =
16
Hour Statistical Methods Workshop is offered at a price of only $275.
- Purpose=
is to
provide an opportunity to refresh your knowledge in the statistical
methods required for the ASQ CQE, CRE and Black Belt certification
exams. If it has b=
een
awhile since you have used these methods or taken classes in them, thi=
s 2
day workshop is for you.
It will prepare you for the statistics material and questions
presented in the CQE, CRE, and Black Belt refresher classes and on the
certification exams.
OBJECTIVES
- Review of Statistics
- Supports ASQ CQE & BB exam preparation
- Focus on Tests of Hypothesis
- Do examples and problems
- Use methods at work
OUTLINE
•
Introduction Statistics
•
Probability/Probability Distributio=
ns
•
Sampling Distributions
•
Confidence Intervals
•
Hypothesis Testing
•
Analysis of Variance
•
Regression and Correlation
•
Non-Parametric Methods (intro)
INCLUDES=
: =
•
Statistics Review Book
o
With hundreds of fully-solved Problems=
WHY BECOME A=
SQ
CERTIFIED?
•ENHANCE your Car=
eer
and Self-esteem
•ADVANCE within y=
our
Organization
•REALIZE your Sal=
ary
goals
•Become more EMPLOYABLE
•AFFIRM your
Commitment to Quality
•RECOGNIZE Performa=
nce
Excellence
•Of You and Your Company
ASQ Certification is an investment in your car=
eer
and your company, so register today!
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Instructors
& Volunteers are needed for our Education
Committee. Please contact ASQ Education Chair, Dennis DiP=
asqual
(azdipasqual@msn.com). Instructors require training
experience and current applicable ASQ Certification(s).ASQ 0704 Ed=
ucation
Committee Instructors
· Dennis DiPasqual, ASQ CQM/OE, CQE, CRE, CSQE, CQA, CSSBB= : A= SQ Education Chair
30-year veteran of quality and productivity improvement programs, who helps clients define and implement elements for a more robust Quality Management System. = Instructional experience includes numerous Quality, Quality Management, and Reliability Engineering sessions.=
Mr. DiPasqual is a quality professional with extensive experience and strong customer focus for domestic and international markets= in the areas of Communications, Computers, Aerospace, and Medical Electronics. In addition to Q= uality Management, he has held Engineering positions in Quality, Reliability, and Manufacturing, as well as, Program Management.
Dennis ho=
lds
several ASQ Certifications, has been very active in ASQ for many years, and=
has
developed Quality courses both as college faculty and for industry. Prior to his consultant practice a=
nd growing
the entrepreneur ICx
Technologies firm, he was head of Quality and Customer Satisfaction for a
business unit of Motorola with annual sales exceeding $500 million.<=
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y of the
American Society for Quality
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