The Certified Quality Auditor Preparation Intensive Training Course offered by Oxford Training Centre is a rigorous, exam-aligned programme designed for professionals seeking to pass the Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) exam conducted by the American Society for Quality (ASQ). This training delivers a targeted review of the complete Body of Knowledge (BoK) required for certification, combining technical accuracy with applied knowledge to equip candidates with the competencies needed for professional auditing and quality assurance functions.
As one of the high-level Quality and Productivity Training Courses, this programme prepares professionals to evaluate systems, assess compliance, and lead audit processes in accordance with global quality standards. The course covers audit planning, data analysis, statistical methods, process control, risk mitigation, and supplier quality management—all aligned with the CQE exam requirements and relevant to industrial, manufacturing, and service-based sectors.
Focused on delivering real-world outcomes, the course blends theory with practice to strengthen candidates’ capability in auditing both product and process quality. Participants gain comprehensive exam preparation, practical tools, and performance-based instruction designed for quality engineers, auditors, and professionals engaged in quality control, systems assessment, and continuous improvement.
Objectives
- Interpret and apply all domains of the ASQ CQE Body of Knowledge with confidence and accuracy.
- Understand audit types, methodologies, planning techniques, and performance reporting frameworks.
- Prepare effectively for the CQE certification training course using sample questions, study guides, and timed practice tests.
- Analyse the quality system and audit its performance using objective, statistical, and performance-based approaches.
- Apply principles of product and process control, root cause analysis, and quality improvement tools.
- Manage supplier audits, internal evaluations, and customer compliance reviews.
- Use risk analysis, measurement system evaluation, and cost of quality concepts for decision-making.
- Identify, plan, and lead effective corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
- Evaluate technical drawings, materials specifications, and product inspection requirements.
- Navigate quality regulations, ethics, and documentation procedures critical to CQE responsibilities.
Target Audience
- Professionals actively preparing for the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer exam and seeking structured exam support.
- Internal auditors, process owners, and quality analysts managing quality improvement initiatives.
- Engineers involved in testing, validation, supplier oversight, and regulatory compliance.
- Managers responsible for overseeing quality departments, systems certification, or performance metrics.
- Professionals in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and high-reliability industries.
- Graduates of industrial or systems engineering programmes seeking professional certification.
- Consultants and third-party assessors involved in supplier quality and audit processes.
- Quality assurance professionals looking for a professional course for ASQ CQE certification to validate expertise.
- Individuals aiming to enhance career mobility through certification training for quality engineers.
- Engineers or technicians looking for practical insight into how to prepare for the Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) exam using industry-aligned methods.
How Will Attendees Benefit?
- A robust and structured learning experience aligned with the ASQ CQE exam requirements.
- Enhanced confidence through case studies, mock exam scenarios, and exam simulation modules.
- Practical application of statistical and auditing tools used across global quality operations.
- Improved ability to assess, validate, and document quality processes and supplier systems.
- In-depth exposure to quality control methods that improve operational performance.
- Career advancement opportunities through recognition as a Certified Quality Engineer.
- Immediate readiness to lead or support internal, external, or third-party audits.
- Better analytical reasoning in identifying defects, evaluating process capability, and recommending improvements.
- Long-term value as a certified professional with the ability to apply quality principles across industries.
- A clear pathway to certification success with focused instruction, peer learning, and expert support.
Course Content
Module 1: Understanding the CQE Exam Framework
- Review of ASQ Certified Quality Engineer exam structure and scoring methodology.
- Study plan development and test-taking strategies.
- Navigation through the CQE Body of Knowledge using study guides and reference materials.
Module 2: Management and Leadership in Quality Engineering
- Principles of quality management and organisational structure.
- Roles, responsibilities, and ethical conduct of quality professionals.
- Strategic alignment of quality goals with business performance indicators.
Module 3: Quality Systems and Audit Fundamentals
- Design and documentation of quality management systems.
- Internal and external audit planning, execution, and follow-up.
- ISO standards, regulatory frameworks, and system assessments.
Module 4: Product and Process Design Evaluation
- Design control processes including FMEA, design validation, and risk analysis.
- Evaluation of materials, specifications, and reliability requirements.
- Tools for design optimisation and process robustness.
Module 5: Control of Processes and Products
- Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles and control chart selection.
- Process capability studies and machine performance evaluation.
- Measurement system analysis and test method validation.
Module 6: Continuous Improvement and CAPA
- Root cause analysis methods: fishbone, 5 Whys, and Pareto analysis.
- Corrective and preventive action frameworks and documentation.
- Tools for implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives.
Module 7: Risk Management and Reliability Engineering
- Risk assessment models including hazard analysis and failure mode studies.
- Understanding MTBF, MTTF, and other reliability measures.
- Integration of risk-based thinking into quality audit frameworks.
Module 8: Supplier Quality and Performance Evaluation
- Supplier selection, qualification, and performance monitoring.
- Supplier audit techniques and contractual quality requirements.
- Tools for evaluating incoming material and outsourced service compliance.
Module 9: Applied Statistical Tools for Quality Engineers
- Descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.
- Design of Experiments (DOE) and process optimisation models.
- Decision-making through data interpretation and probability analysis.
Module 10: CQE Exam Simulation and Final Review
- Practice exam simulations under timed conditions.
- Interactive review of high-weighted exam content areas.
- Strategies for final revision, memory retention, and stress management.