Knowledge-based global community of quality professionals
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Abbreviation ASQ Formation 16 February 1946; 79 years ago (1946-02-16) Founder George D. Edwards Type Professional association Purpose To provide the quality community with training, professional certifications, and knowledge to a vast network of members of the global quality community. Headquarters Milwaukee, Wisconsin Coordinates 43°02′15″N 87°54′40″W / 43.03740°N 87.91117°W / 43.03740; -87.91117Region served
Worldwide Services Certification, training, publications, conferences Membership 30000 (approximately)Chair
Daniella PicciottiChair-elect
David LevyTreasurer
Lou Ann LathropMain organ
Board of directors Affiliations Exemplar Global, ASQExcellence Website asq.orgFormerly called
American Society for Quality Control ASQ Center in Milwaukee ASQ registration booth at America's Center in St. Louis for the 2010 meeting on 24 MayThe American Society for Quality (ASQ), formerly the American Society for Quality Control (ASQC), is a society of quality professionals, with more than 30,000 members, in more than 140 countries.
ASQC was established on 16 February 1946 by 253 members in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with George D. Edwards as its first president. The organization was first created as a way for quality experts and manufacturers to sustain quality-improvement techniques used during World War II.[1][2]
In 1948, ASQC's Code of Ethics established standards for members to conduct their activities and business. Business writer Armand V. Feigenbaum served as president of the society in 1961–63.[3]
In 1997, the members of the organization voted to change its name from "American Society for Quality Control" to "American Society for Quality".[4]
ASQ provides its members with certification, training, publications, conferences, and other services. ASQ is a founding partner of the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), a quarterly economic indicator.
Since 1989,[5] ASQ has administered the annual Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.[6][7] The ASQ also gives the Dorian Shainin Medal, which is awarded annually for the "Development and Application of Creative or Unique Statistical Approaches in the Solving of Problems Relative to the Quality of Product or Service".[8]
ASQ offers 18 professional certifications relating to various aspects of the quality profession. Professional certification exams are translated into five languages included English, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.[9] Exams are given nationally and, to a limited degree, worldwide several times annually. The body of knowledge for each certification is maintained through peer review every few years on a rotating schedule.
In 1968, the first ASQ certification was offered.[10][11]
In 2016, ASQ's certification exam delivery method changed from paper to computer-based testing at Prometric nationwide testing facilities.[12][13]
List of ASQ Certifications[14] Category Abbr. Title Description Management CMQ/OE Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence Management CSQP Certified Supplier Quality Professional Foundational Quality CQIA Certified Quality Improvement Associate Foundational Quality CQPA Certified Quality Process Analyst Inspector/Technician CCT Certified Calibration Technician Inspector/Technician CQI Certified Quality Inspector Inspector/Technician CQT Certified Quality Technician Engineering CQE Certified Quality Engineer Engineering CRE Certified Reliability Engineer Engineering CSQE Certified Software Quality Engineer Six Sigma CSSBB Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Six Sigma CSSGB Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Six Sigma CSSYB Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt Six Sigma CMBB Certified Master Black Belt Auditing CFSQA Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor Auditing CMDA Certified Medical Device Auditor Auditing CPGP Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Auditing CQA Certified Quality AuditorASQ publishes a range of magazines and journals:[15]
ASQ hosts a number of quality events and annual conferences worldwide:[16]
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