ASQ Kitchener Section #405

Certification

The ASQ offers the following types of certification:

You can download certification applications at www.asq.org/certification/downloadable-apps.html

If you want more information about Certification and Recertification processes, read this presentation.

Or, if you are deciding about certification, read Quality Engineers - Why Certify?

Recertification

To find out more about Recertification, check the ASQ's Recertification page.

Simplified Recertification Process

  1. Get your recertification journal (Original!) and the back-up documentation (Copies!) together.
    (The journal was part of the recertification package you received from Milwaukee. The back-up documentation can consist of ASQ section leadership signed meeting receipts, course completion certificates, company letter certifying your employment as quality professional during the certification period etc.,- all things which you collected over the last three years).
  2. Fill out the sections you intend to use for the point claim and attach a copy of your back up material.
  3. Fill out the front page of the journal and summarize the point count as you see it.
  4. Make sure, that you indicate what the certification is for and your certification number.
  5. Indicate the payment method. Please indicate the credit card option for the certification payment (this is the preferred method, as all others are problematic to say the least) and sign as card holder.
  6. Next, get the package to the recertification chair, you can either drop it off or send it to:
    Detlef Blankschein
    438 Winchester Drive
    Waterloo ON N2T 1J1
  7. Once the recertification package is received, the point count indicated by you will be verified through the objective evidence you provided for the point count.
  8. After the verification process was successful, Milwaukee is informed of the finished recertification and they in turn will process the new certificate and send it to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

If your question is not answered below, please contact the Recertification Coordinator.

  1. Who is my Recertification Chair?
  2. What is certification?
  3. Why become certified?
  4. What is the format of the certification exam?
  5. I do not live in the United States, Canada or Mexico. Can I be certified in my country?
  6. I don't have the required experience. Can I still become certified?
  7. What is the payment policy?
  8. What are the policies regarding refunds, rescheduling, cancellations, retakes and absences?
  9. What are the work experience requirements?
  10. What are the upcoming exam dates?
  11. What certifications have a maintenance requirement?
  12. What can I study to help me pass the exam?
  13. Is the exam open-book?
  14. How long does it take to get my exam results?
  15. What are some test-taking tips?
  16. How is the Body of Knowledge created?
  17. What are some common questions about submitting a Six Sigma Project Affidavit?
  18. What is the definition of a Six Sigma Project?
  19. How can I use certifications on my business cards?
  20. What happens when new standards are published?