Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
Certification Provider
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Best For
Quality Managers, Organizational Excellence Leaders, Senior Process Engineers, Quality Management System Consultants, Operations Managers with quality focus, Continuous Improvement Managers
Description
The Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) offered by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) is a prestigious certification that recognizes professionals who have demonstrated expertise in managing and leading organizational processes. It focuses on strategic planning, leadership, and improvement methodologies that ensure an organization's quality systems align with its goals. Candidates will learn to analyze and refine processes, manage human resources, and apply quality tools for enhanced organizational performance. This certification is ideal for managers seeking to elevate their quality management skills and credibility.
Includes Certification
Yes
Prerequisites
A minimum of 10 years of work experience in the field of quality management, with at least 5 years in a decision-making position.
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution, which reduces the work experience requirement to 5 years, with at least 3 years in a decision-making capacity.
For those without a bachelor's degree, a diploma from a technical or trade school, plus two additional years of work experience in the field of quality management, is acceptable.
Agreement to abide by the ASQ Code of Ethics for professional conduct.
Completion of an ASQ-approved training program or self-study to prepare for the CMQ/OE examination.
Passing the CMQ/OE examination, which covers topics such as leadership, strategic plan development and deployment, management elements and methods, and quality management tools.