ASQ Raleigh Section 1113

Presents
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Exam Preparation Course

NOTE: taking this course does not constitute, imply or guarantee
passing the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor examination

Course Summary / The Certified Quality Auditor Exam Preparation Course, developed and delivered by the Raleigh section of the American Society for Quality, is designed to help auditors become better prepared for the ASQ CQA Examination.
Through discussion, review and practice, attendees will become thoroughly familiar with the body of knowledge for the CQA exam. Class discussions include an 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 examination.
Who Should Attend / Experienced auditors and anyone who is planning to take ASQ’s Certified Quality Auditor examination will benefit from this program. Financial Auditors, auditors of safety programs, and others would also benefit from this program.
Course Schedule / Eight Mondays and Thursdays, April 29 – June 3, 6 – 8pm
Location / Diosynth Biotechnology (a part of Merck), 101 J. Morris Commons Lane, Morrisville, NC27560
Cost / $500 – ASQ members, $595 - non ASQ member. Cost of text is not included.
We are offering this local course at a discount to benefit Raleigh Section Members. National ASQ’s Refresher Training course is available to members for $970 (
Text / Students should purchase: The ASQ Auditing Handbook, 3rd edition. $139 ($84 ASQ members)

Recommended supplemental text: CQA Primer ($65) and CQA Solution Text ($35)
Primer and Solution Text are optional and may be ordered by student from Quality Council of Indiana ( These documents include sample questions (primer) and answers with explanations (solution text).
Course Registration / Register by April 26, 2009
Online:
Via check: Complete attached registration form and send the form with a check payable to “ASQ” to:
Raleigh ASQ Section 1113, P.O. Box 5589, Cary, NC27512-5589
Instructor / MaryChrisEasterly-Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) since 1998 and Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence since 2000. Senior Quality Assurance Technical Specialist at Diosynth Biotechnology (a part of Merck). Responsibilities over 22 years include managing and executing internal audit and supplier quality programs, and coordination of audit teams for corporate audits, client audits and regulatory inspections.
B.S., Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, VirginiaTech. M.S., Quality Assurance, CaliforniaStateUniversity at Dominguez Hills. Senior member of ASQ, Secretary and Chair-Elect of the Raleigh section.
Recertification Units / 1.6 RUs: Students must attend at least 80% of the classes (13 hours) for RU credit. No Exceptions!
Class Size / Limited to 15 Attendees

Exam

June 5, 2010 / Deadline for exam registration: April 16, 2010 Register for the June exam on-line at
Location: SAS Institute, Cary, NC (off of Harrison Blvd and I-40)
For more information / Contact MaryChrisEasterly at (919) 337-4450 or

Restrictions: The following guidelines and restrictions are in effect for this course. All participants will be required to show a valid photo ID and give their company name and work phone number at registration. No persons under 18 and no recording devices of any kind shall be allowed. Minimum class size must be met to offer this course.

REGISTRATION APPLICATION

Please register online at:

If no online access, or payment by check is required, please submit the following form:

Cost: $500 – ASQ members, $595 - non ASQ member. Student must also purchase text.

Course Registration Deadline: April 26, 2010 (check must be received by this date)

NAME (please print)

ASQ Membership Number

COMPANY

ADDRESS

POSITION

PHONE NUMBER

E-MAIL ADDRESS

Enclose check payable to “ASQ” to:

Raleigh ASQ Section 1113

P.O. Box 5589

Cary, NC27512-5589