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ASQ Educational Opportunities
Dates in the Kansas City Area



Center for Business and Technology Class Information


Why are we offering ASQ members training via webinar?

Live instruction

Superior learning compared to recorded or self study sessions. You can ask questions of the instructor.

Zero travel

Avoid traveling to get to class. Icy roads are not a problem.

Interactive learning

The group experience with back and forth dialog lets you learn from all the attendees. Exercises are practiced with others, and computer applications are shown live.

Certified skilled instructors

Experienced instructors all come highly rated. For the certification prep courses, the instructors are current in the needed certifications.

Lower cost

No overhead costs such as buildings. There is no way to get a better value for your training dollar.

Flexible certification program

The examination preparatory courses practice exam questions so you can find out where you need to focus. If you are not interested in a particular ASQ certification, don’t take the examination preparatory courses; take only the classes in which you are interested.

Group discounts are available

List of upcoming classes
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·        Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) (4 hours)
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§         March 10, 2010: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

·        Basic Quality Tool Application (8 hours)
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§         March 11, 2010: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

·        Probability and Statistics Refresher (9 hours over two days)
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§         March 16 & 17, 2010: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

·        Value stream mapping (8 hours)
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§         March 18, 2010: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

·        Certified Quality Inspector Exam Preparation (12 hours over 6 days/ in 3 months)
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§         6, 13, May 4, 11, June 1, 8 2010: Six Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Here is the Course list with descriptions and pricing:

  1. Cost of Quality (8 hours) $219

This course focuses on tracking quality costs using the PAF model. The various categories of quality costs (prevention, appraisal, and failure), cost drivers and their relationship to key business measures will be covered. Emphasis will be on implementation of a quality cost system.

·        June 29, 2010: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  1. Basic Quality Tool Application (8 hours)   $199

This course is for anyone new to the quality field or for someone wanting to know more about quality tools. Participants will learn about process improvement and problem solving tools. Participants will gain a practical, how-to understanding of applying basic quality tools in any workplace. Designed as partial preparation for several ASQ certification examinations, this course can either help participants in specific areas of the certification body of knowledge, or be taken as a stand-alone course.

    • March 11, 2010: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • July 26, 2010: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  1. Value stream mapping (8 hours) $199

This course offers an overview of Lean value stream mapping and basic lean concepts. Participants practice a proven, interactive, hands-on example applying value stream mapping. Designed as partial preparation for several ASQ certification examinations, this course can either help participants in specific areas of the certification body of knowledge, or be taken as a stand-alone course.

·        March 18, 2010: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

·        June 23, 2010: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  1. Probability and Statistics Refresher (9 hours over two days) $299

This course is designed only as a refresher for those who are already familiar with probability and statistics, but need a review. The class will cover descriptive statistics, probability concepts, distribution types, confidence intervals, Central Limit Theorem, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variance. Designed as partial preparation for several ASQ certification examinations, this course can either help participants in specific areas of the certification body of knowledge, or be taken as a stand-alone course.

·        March 16 & 17, 2010: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

·        May 5 & 6, 2010: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  1. Design of Experiments (8 hours) $249

This course offers a short overview of design of experiments. Participants will understand the terminology, techniques for planning and organizing single and multi-level experiments, and experimental design principles. Designed as partial preparation for several ASQ certification examinations, this course can either help participants in specific areas of the certification body of knowledge, or be taken as a stand-alone course.

·        June 22, 2010: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  1. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) (4 hours) $99

This course offers a short overview of failure mode and effects analysis. Participants will understand the terminology, purpose, and use of FMEA approaches to apply to processes, products, services, or implementation of improvement programs. Designed as partial preparation for several ASQ certification examinations, this course can either help participants in specific areas of the certification body of knowledge, or be taken as a stand-alone course.

·        March 10, 2010: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

·        July 27, 2010: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

  1. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Exam Preparation (14 hours over two days)  $149

This course is an overview of the body of knowledge, and focuses on getting ready for the exam itself. Participants will practice test questions and determine where their strengths lie and where they need help to pass the exam. Later courses will be suggested to help build up missing knowledge areas. The exam deadline can be found at http://www.asq.org/certification/dates.html

Exam application fees are separate and applications are to be handled by each student. Exam application fees can be found at http://www.asq.org/certification/fees.html

·        May 18 & 19, 2010: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  1. Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence Exam Preparation (11 hours over two days)   $149

This course is an overview of the body of knowledge, and focuses on getting ready for the exam itself. Participants will practice test questions and determine where their strengths lie and where they need help to pass the exam. Later courses will be suggested to help build up missing knowledge areas. The exam deadline can be found at http://www.asq.org/certification/dates.html

Exam application fees are separate and applications are to be handled by each student. Exam application fees can be found at http://www.asq.org/certification/fees.html

·        April 27 & 28, 2010: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

  1. Certified Quality Engineer Exam Preparation (11 hours over two days)   $149

This course is an overview of the body of knowledge, and focuses on getting ready for the exam itself. Participants will practice test questions and determine where their strengths lie and where they need help to pass the exam. Later courses will be suggested to help build up missing knowledge areas. The exam deadline can be found at http://www.asq.org/certification/dates.html

Exam application fees are separate and applications are to be handled by each student. Exam application fees can be found at http://www.asq.org/certification/fees.html

·        April 21 & 22, 2010: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

  1. Certified Quality Inspector Exam Preparation (12 hours over 6 days)   $149

This course is an overview of the body of knowledge, and focuses on getting ready for the exam itself. Participants will practice test questions and determine where their strengths lie and where they need help to pass the exam. Later courses will be suggested to help build up missing knowledge areas. The exam deadline can be found at http://www.asq.org/certification/dates.html

Exam application fees are separate and applications are to be handled by each student. Exam application fees can be found at http://www.asq.org/certification/fees.html

·        April 6, 13, May 4, 11, June 1, 8 2010: Six Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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