Who Can Apply for the CQE Certification?

To qualify for the CQE Certification Exam, candidates must meet educational and work experience requirements:

✔ Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 8 years of on-the-job experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or related fields.

  • At least 3 years must be in a decision-making role (this does not require a managerial title but must involve defining, executing, or controlling projects).

✔ Education Waivers: (Candidates can reduce the 8-year requirement)

  • Technical Diploma – 1 year waived

  • Associate’s Degree – 2 years waived

  • Bachelor’s Degree – 4 years waived

  • Master’s or Doctorate – 5 years waived

✔ Candidates who hold ASQ Certifications such as CQA, CRE, CSQE, CMQ/OE, or CSQP may use this experience toward their CQE certification.

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For more details, visit: ASQ CQE Eligibility

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