NEW CERTIFICATION TESTING PROCESS

& 2018 WORLD CONFERENCE ON QUALITY

AND IMPROVEMENT

Presented by:

Scott Siderman & Fred Cramer

AGENDA

New Certification Testing Process

Test schedule

Testing Registration

Testing Facility Changes

Testing Results Notification

2018 World Conference on Quality and Improvement

Background

Details

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Benefits

NEW CERTIFICATION TESTING PROCESSCOMPUTER-BASED TESTING

Computer-based testing provides added benefits to those sitting for ASQ

Certification.

ASQ moved to computer-based testing in 2016. Candidates will take ASQ certification exams at a Prometric testing facility where the test will be delivered

via computer in a Prometric proctored, secure environment.

An increase in annual exam administrations from two to six

The availability of days in which to take the exams, increasing from four per year

to 102

The convenience of retesting, reducing time from 6 months to 2

An increased number of testing locations, from 350 to 8,000

And faster test results, from 10 days to 0-4

TEST SCHEDULE

ASQ now offered exams worldwide and translated in,

Korean

Mandarin

Portuguese

Spanish

Testing for CQT, CQI, CRE, CBA, CHA, CMQ/OE, SSBB, MBB, SSYB,

CSQP have six difference windows with several days of

opportunities to test. You are not stuck with just one day and

time.

Testing for CQA, CQE, CQIA, CSQE, CSSGB, CQPA, CCT, CPGP

have seven different windows to take the test.

TESTING REGISTRATION

Testing registration is now ~ one month before the exam window

If you miss a testing schedule, no worries, another will be in about 2

months. No need to wait six months.

The registration as not changed. All is the same.

Once you register, the testing location, window and requirements will be

sent to you.

TESTING FACILITY CHANGES

Changed from paper and pencil to computer based testing

Same amount of time for the test

The testing location will be sent to you after your register for testing

The testing location will be close to your address

You have a window of time to take the exam not tied down to one day

and time.

TESTING RESULTS NOTIFICATION

& REFERENCES

Notification

Notification had been cut from 10 days to 0-3 days

or instant

You will be notified by email and snail mail

Links and Resources

ASQ Website https://asq.org

How To Apply https://asq.org/cert/certifications

Exam Dates https://asq.org/cert/dates

8 STEP GUIDE TO ASQ CERTIFICATION

https://asq.org/cert/resource/pdf/certification/ASQ

-Journey-Infographic-WEB-READY.pdf

2018 WORLD CONFERENCE ON QUALITY AND

IMPROVEMENTBACKGROUND

The hallmark annual event for the ASQ

Recent Host Cities

2015 – Nashville, TN

2016 – Milwaukee, WI

2017 – Charlotte, NC

3 days in May

Unique theme each year

Training Workshops and Certification Exams available the weekend prior

Website for this Year’s conference: http://asq.org/wcqi/

2018 WORLD CONFERENCE ON QUALITY AND

IMPROVEMENTDETAILS

Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA

April 28 – May 2, 2018

Conference: April 30 – May 2

Training Workshops and Certification Testing: April 28 – 29

2018 WORLD CONFERENCE ON QUALITY AND

IMPROVEMENTVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – SITE COMMITTEE

Site Chairperson/Assistant Chairperson

Responsible for all communications with ACB (Annual

Conference Board) Site Representative, communicating with the

local Section, and providing volunteers to staff all the activities

specified by National. Work with the ACB to provide a positive

environment for the Attendees to the WCQI. Schedule monthly

meetings with Site Committee face to face, or teleconference

for last 6 months to build a Team.

Est. hours: 60 before WCQI, 30 during, 12 after

2018 WORLD CONFERENCE ON QUALITY AND

IMPROVEMENTVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – SITE COMMITTEE

Scheduling Coordinator/Assistant Scheduling Coordinator

Responsible for working with National and the Technical Program

Committee (TPC) to determine how many Volunteers (each

volunteer to work a minimum of 8 hours to earn free admission to

the Conference-no free meals or tours) are needed to provide

the assistance required.

Est. hours: 50 before WCQI, 24 during, 4 after

2018 WORLD CONFERENCE ON QUALITY AND

IMPROVEMENTVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – SITE COMMITTEE

Registration Coordinator/Assistant Registration Coordinator

Responsible for all the Site volunteers getting properly registered

through National, confirming registration with volunteers,

answering Volunteer questions, keeping a waiting list of

Volunteers, making last minute changes for Volunteers that do

not show, and notifying National of any Volunteers that do not

show up to work their assignments, but attend the convention for

no charge.

Est. hours: 40 before WCQI, 16 during, 4 after

2018 WORLD CONFERENCE ON QUALITY AND

IMPROVEMENTVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – SITE COMMITTEE

Training Coordinator/Assistant Training Coordinator

Develops on line training, on line testing, on Site training, and

“Tool Kit” to hand out to each Volunteer during the on Site

training. Keep records of training for each Volunteer.

Est. hours: 40 before WCQI, 20 during, 2 after

2018 WORLD CONFERENCE ON QUALITY AND

IMPROVEMENTVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – SITE COMMITTEE

Site Room Coordinator/Assistant Site Room Coordinator

In charge of staffing the Site Room at the Conference during all

the hours specified by National. Is the only one besides the

Chairperson from the Site Committee to contact National with

questions. Keep track of Volunteers as they sign in each day,

reassign Volunteers to cover for no shows, check vests in and out,

answer questions from Volunteers, and keep the Volunteer

organization running smoothly.

Est. hours: 20 before WCQI, 30 during, 2 after

2018 WORLD CONFERENCE ON QUALITY AND

IMPROVEMENTVOLUNTEER BENEFITS

Benefits of serving on the Committee

RUs for helping for an ASQ event

Meals during the Conference

Benefits for all Volunteers

Free admission to the WCQI (about a $1,000 value)

Three RUs for attending all three days of the Conference