CQA — ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
IntermediateActiveEstablished
- Issuer
- ASQ
- Industry
- IT Service, Project & Business
- Domain
- Quality, Lean Six Sigma & Operations
- Level
- Intermediate
- Exam fee
- $550 — verified 2026-09-24
Prerequisites & eligibility
Experience: 8 years experience (3 in decision-making role); degree waives up to 5 years
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, 18 RU credits per cycle, $160 renewal fee. Renew by cpe.
18 recertification units per 3 years (or retake exam); fee USD 120 member / 160 non-member
Recognition
Quality-system auditor credential
Related certifications
- CMBB ASQ Certified Master Black Belt
- CMQ/OE ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
- CQE ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
- CSQE ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer
- CSSBB ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
- ICBB IASSC Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Career paths that include CQA