Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Training
About Course
The Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), offered by the American Society for Quality (ASQ), is for professionals responsible for auditing and evaluating quality management systems and processes across industries. CQA validates proficiency in audit principles, techniques, and standards like ISO 9001. Holders of CQA demonstrate expertise in assessing compliance, identifying non-conformities, and recommending corrective actions to ensure organizational effectiveness and regulatory compliance. This certification enhances career opportunities by confirming skills in quality auditing, risk assessment, and continuous improvement, crucial for maintaining and improving organizational quality standards, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency through rigorous audit practices and quality management principles.
Course Content
Auditing Fundamentals
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1A1 Methods – Introduction and three definitions
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Quality Gurus Inc Certificate, Digital Badge, PMI PDUs, SHRM PDCs (Optional)
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1A1 Quality Auditing – Standards
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1A1 Auditing Methods – Product, Process and System Audits
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1A1 Auditing Methods – Combined and Joint Audits
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1A2 Auditor-auditee Relationship (First, Second- and Third-Party Audits)
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1A3 Purpose – Registration/Certification and Accreditation
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1A3 Purpose – For cause, Risk based, Compliance, Surveillance, and CAPA
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1A4 Common Elements with other Audits
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1B1 Elements of purpose and scope
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1B2 Benefits of audits
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1C Criteria to audit against
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1D Roles and responsibilities of audit participants
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1E1 Professional conduct and responsibilities
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1E2 Legal consequences
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1E3 Audit credibility
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Section 1 Slides: Download pdf file
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Section 1 Quiz – Auditing Fundamentals
Audit Process
Auditor Competencies
Audit Program Management and Business Applications
Quality Tools and Techniques
Bonus Section
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