Course Attendance Requirements

This course will only be held when at least 6 payer attendees have registered within 8 days of the scheduled start date.  To ensure that this course will be held, register at least 3 weeks before this date.

 There are 10 Thursday evening sessions starting March 15th and ends May 24, 2012

CERTIFIED QUALITY AUDITOR PREPARATION / REFRESHER

CP 180

Instructor:  Alfred Altopiedi, CQE, CQA

RU: 3.0                                         Prerequisites: none.

Abstract:

This Certified Quality Auditor Refresher training course is presented in three hour sessions in the evening for 10 weeks.  It is designed to help experienced auditors become better prepared for the CQA Examination.

Through discussion, review and practice, attendees will become thoroughly familiar with the complete body of knowledge for the exam. 

Taking this course does not require you to sit for the next exam.  The information can be used to learn the fundamental elements that a Quality Auditor should know and be prepared to implement.

Classroom Approach to the Course

       This is an adult centered course for busy professionals.  The course is intended to provide review and discussion on the generally accepted Quality Auditing Practices for both internal and external quality auditing applications. 

       Class discussions include and in-depth overview of the exam process along with the rationales for correct answers.  Sample test questions and answers offer participants a better understanding of the basic principles and applications that will appear on the exam.  This is achieved through lecture, individual participation, group problem discussion, case studies, role playing, and quizzes to test understanding.

       The CQA Primer from the Quality Council of Indiana will be given to each participant, as well as a course binder that will be used as the principle class guide.

Objectives:

·    Prepare the attendee to pass the CQA Examination and

• Have a thorough understanding of an audit program and what auditing can and cannot accomplish
• Have the knowledge and understanding of auditing methods and techniques to interpret situations and arrive at the most correct action
• Be able to use the auditing techniques immediately at work
• Understand what constitutes the make-up of a good auditor

Who also would benefit from taking this course?

• Managers who need to understand the audit function as a management tool and its contribution to a successful audit program
• Experience auditors who may need to reacquaint themselves with the current procedures and processes
• Analysts, Coordinators, Facilitators, Senior Staff, Specialists, and Supervisors who have an internal audit function as part of their Quality program

Certification Note:

Registration and fees for this class do not include registration for any certification examination. Registration deadlines are usually prior to the commencement of the class. If you are interested in taking the ASQ – CQA Certification Examination, please go to www.asq.org and click on Certification.

Cancellation Adjustment

If this course is canceled, the Section cannot be responsible for re-registration Certification Exam fees.

Registration, Refund, and Payment Details:

• Substitutions after Registration are permitted.  Inform Education Registrar to ensure accurate attendance records.
• Refunds provided if course is not held.
• Email from Eventbrite.com addressed to you will be used for important course information.  Please open immediately and take appropriate action.
• Textbooks and handouts are included in the course fee.  Some courses use instructor supplied material.  The fee includes all materials required for the course.  If the class is during the day, morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch is included in the registration cost.
• Payment for the course is due by the first class session unless prior arrangements are made with the Registrar.
• Make check payable to ASQ Philadelphia Section 0505 and mail to:

ASQ PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION REGISTRAR

149 Kirkland Ave

West ChesterPA  19380-3982

Questions? Contact the Education Registrar, Ms Kay Croll at:

Email: captkmcc@verizon.net

Phone: 610-696-7589