ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) Exam Preparation Course

Duration: ~53–55 Hours | ~50–52 Modules

The Alpha TC ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) Exam Preparation Course is an exam-focused training program aligned to the ASQ CQIA Body of Knowledge (BoK). The course prepares participants to successfully sit for the ASQ CQIA certification examination and to contribute effectively to quality improvement activities within an organization.

This entry-level course emphasizes foundational quality concepts, basic quality tools, teamwork, and structured improvement methods.

Course Structure

• Lecture and instructional content: ~27 hours

• Quizzes, practice exams, and knowledge checks: ~12 hours

• Directed reading and reference study: ~16 hours

• Total expected course time: ~53–55 hours

Course Content (ASQ BoK Aligned)

• Quality fundamentals and terminology

• Customer focus and process thinking

• Basic quality tools and data collection

• Team-based problem solving

• Continuous improvement concepts

• Introduction to variation and basic statistics

• CQIA exam format, test-taking strategies, and practice exams

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Interpret and apply the ASQ CQIA Body of Knowledge

• Use basic quality tools to support improvement projects

• Participate effectively on quality and process improvement teams

• Communicate quality-related information clearly

• Confidently sit for the ASQ CQIA certification exam

Course Materials Included

• CQIA Instructor Notes

• ASQ CQIA Handbook

• ASQ-approved calculator

• Two-year online access to lectures, quizzes, and practice exams

• Shipping included for physical materials

Target Audience

Entry-level quality professionals, technicians, team members, and individuals seeking ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) certification or foundational quality knowledge.