This course meets for 10 consecutive Thursday evenings starting Sept. 16th and ending Nov. 18th.

CP-180 -CERTIFIED QUALITY AUDITOR PREPARATION / REFRESHER

Instructor:  Alfred Altopiedi

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
• 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
• Understanding of 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.

Prerequisites: none.

Fine Print: Rev. 8/10/10

• 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 fees include 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 505 and mail to:

ASQ Philadelphia Education Registrar

149 Kirkland Ave

West Chester PA 19380-3982

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

Email: captkmcc@verizon.net

Phone: 610-696-7589

FAX 610-436-6150

Certification Note:

Registration and fees for this class does 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.

The next certification exam is scheduled for December 4, 2010.  The due date for application to take the December exam is October 15, 2010.