ASQ Section 1313 Boulder, CO                          Date: 3 Jan 2012

Jun to Jul 2012 ASQ Boulder Section Refresher Course Schedule
 Current Offered Course: Summary, Dates, Instructors and Exams
 As more courses are offered, they will be listed.

---- Study Group and Course Instructor Requests: -----

 (Jan 2012)
General ASQ Certification Exams prep help:
Boulder Section member Ron Sedlock, is will to help anyone prepare for the 
  ASQ Certification Exams. He offers training at various Colorado 
  locations. If you are on a tight budget, he is always willing to give 
  free advice for anyone seeking certification.
If you are planning to take the March 3, 2012 exam (CMQ/OE, CRE, SSBB) be 
  aware the ASQ registration deadline in January 13, 2012. If you are 
  planning to take those exams, you will need to begin soon for intensive 
  studying.  I have review courses and a waiting list for the March exams.
  The following exam date will be June 2, 2012 (CQE, CQA, SSGB).
More information contact via e-mail: Ron Sedlock, the quality catalyst
  phone: 303-716-5873 or 303-587-9153 (cell)

 (Sep 2011)
ASQ Denver Section (1300) CSQE/CQE Tutorial Sessions
  Place: LaFarge, 10170 Church Ranch Way, Westminster, CO 80021
         Suite 200 (second floor)
  Phone: 303-657-4055
   Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm every other Wednesday
  Dates: Sep 21; Oct 5, 19; Nov 2, 16, 30
   Cost: not unknown
Contact: Allan Bosward, CQA, CSQE, CQMgr (ASQ) via email: Allan Bosward
 or Phone: 720-980-7800

 (Aug 2011)
ASQ Olde Colony Section (0111) Online Certified Quality Auditor Course
  Starts: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 with ten 1.5 hour session
  When: Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. US-ET (3:00pm-4:30pm US-MT)
  Students need to provide Quality Council of Indiana
    Certified Quality Auditor Primer
  Other Material: instructor will distribute handouts via e-mail, 
   typically in the form of Adobe PDF files
  Cost: $300 for ASQ members (all sections)
  For more information see ASQ 0111 CQA course flyer
  For registration and payment information contact ASQ Olde Colony 
    Section Education Chair, Rochelle Jones, 
   at phone: (508)577-0788 
   or email: Rochelle Jones


 (Jul 2011)
Certified Quality Instructor (CQI) Exam review Instructor Requests:
Boulder Section Education chair, John Beachman, have received repeated 
  inquiries for CQA exam review training.
Specifically for the ASQ CQA Body of Knowledge; 
  Audit Fundamentals, Audit Process, Audit Program and Business Apps, 
  Quality Tools and Techniques, and with a special emphasis; 
  Auditor Competencies.
If you or someone you know is interested in teaching this material,
  please contact via email:John Beachman 
    or work phone: 720-313-2746
Note: ASQ Boulder Section does pay course instructors


 (Jul 2011)
Help with Certified Quality Technician (CQT) study group or instructor
Boulder section member, Tracy Ehli, is looking help with studying for:w
the CQT exam. Tracy is looking for Denver Boulder area review course. 
Please contact Education Chair at above information 
or Tracy Ehli, QA Tech, Covidien Energy-based Devices at
  Email: Tracy Ehli
  Phone: 303-581-6673

 (Jul 2011)
Certification Candidates: CQT, CQE, CQA
If you are interested in forming (or participating) in a study group 
in expectation of taking an exam on the specified date.
Certified Quality Technician - Exam date October 1, 2011, March 3, 2012
Certified Quality Engineer - Exam Date December 3, 2011
Certified Quality Auditor - Exam date December 3, 2011
Please contact via email:John Beachman
  or work phone: 720-313-2746



General ASQ Certification Exams prep help:
Boulder Section member and instructor Ron Sedlock, is will to help anyone 
  prepare for the ASQ Certification Exams. He offers training at various 
  Colorado locations. If you are on a tight budget, he is always willing 
  to give free advice for anyone seeking certification.
More information contact via e-mail: Ron Sedlock
  phone: 303-716-5873 or 303-587-9153 (cell)


---- Summary Course Descriptions:  -----
 Registration, Detail Course Descriptions and Instruction Biographers 
 follows these Summaries. 

Current Offered Course:

1301 - Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Review
    Instructor: Monrad Monsen 
      phone: 303-272-9612 (weekdays), 720-394-0398 (evenings/weekends)
      e-mail: Monrad Monsen 
    Course Details
    Location: Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield Area
    2012 Class
      Date: TBA Sat. meetings 8.5 hours per meeting 
           with half hour food break (24 total Hours)
      Course Registration Deadline: TBA
      Class Fee: Member $400.00 Non-Member $450.00
    Jun 2012 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Jun 2, 2012
      Certification Application Deadline: Apr 13, 2012
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Apr 18, 2012
    Dec 2012 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Dec 4, 2011
      Certification Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2011
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Oct 19, 2011


1305 - Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) Review
    Instructor: Arnold Miller 
      phone: 303-466-2631
      e-mail: Arnold Miller 
    Course Details
    Location: Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield Area
    2012 Class
      Date: TBA 8 Weekly meetings 3 hours each, after work-day (6pm to 9pm)
      Course Registration Deadline: TBA
      Other Locations, Dates and times are possible for at least 5 students
      Class Fee: Member $400.00 Non-Member $450.00
    Jun 2012 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Jun 2, 2012
      Certification Application Deadline: Apr 13, 2012
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Apr 18, 2012
    Dec 2012 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Dec 1, 2012
      Certification Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2012
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Oct 17, 2012


------ FEES and REGISTRATION information -----
You do not have to be a member of the Boulder Section to attend a class. 
Local Quality professionals teach all classes in the 
Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield area unless otherwise noted. We contact you at 
least two weeks in advance of the class start date for the exact location. 
Classes are typically held at a company that employs one of the students. 
You may nominate your company for hosting a class. Directions and 
registration confirmations are provided. Participants receive a certificate 
upon completion of the course. We need a minimum of about 4 - 5 students to 
hold a course and we reserve the right to cancel or postpone classes not 
having enough students. A full refund will be given if minimum class 
registration requirements are not met. If you cancel within two weeks prior 
to a class beginning you may not receive a refund.

ASQ CERTIFICATION REVIEW COURSES: 
These courses are intended as a refresher course for those preparing to 
take the ASQ Certification exam. These courses are typically not 
introductory and are intended for people with either academic and/or on the 
job experience. NOTE: Enrollment in a class DOES NOT enroll the student for 
the certification exam. The student is responsible for confirming exam 
dates and application deadlines with ASQ Headquarters. Qualification 
requirements for sitting for an exam and information regarding exam 
applications may be obtained by calling ASQ Headquarters at 1-800-248-1946 
or go to ASQ Headquarters.

INSTRUCTORS: A list of instructors and their biographies can be 
found at the bottom this web page

GUARANTEE: 
If you pay for and take one of our ASQ Certification review courses and 
still fail the Certification Exam, you may retake the course for free as 
many times as you need. Your ASQ section leadership is committed to meeting 
your quality-related education and certification needs. If you have any 
questions about a particular course, please contact the instructor or the 
Education Chair, John Beachman at e-mail: 
or phone 720-313-2746 


COURSES and LOCATIONS: 
Contact the ASQ Boulder Education Chair, John Beachman at 
e-mail:  or phone 720-313-2746, to see if 
the class you want can be made available in the Colorado Springs, Denver, 
Loveland or Ft. Collins areas. Let us know if there is a class you need 
but is not listed above. We may be able to offer that class in the future.



                        COURSE REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete the following information as thoroughly as possible.  In 
case of schedule change, we really appreciate two telephone numbers.

Name   :____________________________________  ASQ Membership # ___________
Title  : _________________________________________________________________
Company: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
         _________________________________________________________________
         _________________________________________________________________
Telephone Day: _________________________ Night:___________________________
          FAX: _________________________ e-mail:__________________________
Course Number: ___________________
Course Name: _____________________________________________________________
Course Start Date: _______________________________________________________
Course Fee: $__________(ASQ Member),              $__________ (Non-member)

Make checks payable to "ASQ Section 1313" and mail with registration 
form to:
  ASQ Section 1313 Education
  c/o Mr. John Beachman
   2031 Amethyst Dr
   Longmont, CO 80504

---- Detail Course Descriptions:  -----



1301 - Certified Quality Engineer Review
    Instructor: Monrad Monsen 
      phone: 303-272-9612 (weekdays), 720-394-0398 (evenings/weekends)
      e-mail: Monrad Monsen 
    Course Info:
    This is a refresher course for those preparing to take the ASQ 
    Certification exam. This course is advanced and intense. The instructor 
    has an excellent text specific to this course, which is provided at no 
    additional cost. It is recommended the student bring a copy of Juran's 
    Quality Handbook, 5th ed., which can be purchased for about $135 
    through ASQ but used copies can often be found for much less on the 
    Internet. The students must bring their own calculator. 
    For additional details or questions, contact the instructor.
    Offering:
    Location: Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield Area
    2012 Class
      Date: TBA Sat. meetings 8.5 hours per meeting 
           with half hour food break (24 total Hours)
      Course Registration Deadline: TBA
      Class Fee: Member $400.00 Non-Member $450.00
    Jun 2012 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Jun 2, 2012
      Certification Application Deadline: Apr 13, 2012
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Apr 18, 2012
    Dec 2012 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Dec 1, 2012
      Certification Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2012
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Oct 17, 2012



1305 - Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) Review
    Instructor: Arnold Miller 
      phone: 303-466-2631
      e-mail: Arnold Miller 
    Course Info:
    This is a refresher course to aid in your preparation for taking the 
    ASQ Certification exam. The Certified Software Quality Engineer is a 
    professional who has comprehensive understanding of software quality 
    development and implementation, a thorough understanding of software 
    inspection, testing, verification, and validation, and can implement 
    software development and maintenance processes and methods. The exam 
    requires you have minimum software testing or development experience 
    and you must meet certain minimum requirements. Each student needs to 
    purchase the latest edition of the CSQE Primer published by the Quality 
    Council of Indiana (QCI) prior to the first class (cost is 
    approximately $70). A "Solutions Text" (optional) is also available 
    for an additional $40 and recommended to be purchased at the same time 
    as the Primer. To order, contact QCI at 1-800-660-4215 or 
    www.qualitycouncil.com. For additional details or questions, contact 
    the instructor.
    Offering: 
    Location: Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield Area
    2012 Class
      Date: TBA 8 Weekly meetings 3 hours each, after work-day (6pm to 9pm)
      Course Registration Deadline: TBA
      Other Locations, Dates and times are possible for at least 5 students
      Class Fee: Member $400.00 Non-Member $450.00
    Jun 2012 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Jun 2, 2012
      Certification Application Deadline: Apr 13, 2012
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Apr 18, 2012
    Dec 2012 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Dec 1, 2012
      Certification Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2012
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Oct 17, 2012

---- ASQ Boulder Section 1313 Instructors -----

Arnold Miller has over 22 years in the Software Quality field. He has held 
positions as a Software Developer, Software Maintainer and Quality 
Engineer. He has been active in defining and improving processes for his 
employers.  He has presented papers and tutorials on Software Quality and 
ISO 9000 at ASQ Section Meetings and Rocky Mountain Quality Conferences.  
Mr. Miller is a member of the Boulder ASQ Section and in charge of their 
web-pages. He is an ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer. 
and Senior member of ASQ.

Monrad Monsen has over 16 years of engineering and quality experience in 
electronics and information technology industries.  He has worked as 
Quality Engineer, Electromagnetic Compatibility Test Engineer, and Sr. 
Project Manager.  He holds a M.S. in Statistics from University of Northern 
Colorado and a B.S. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from 
U.S. Military Academy, West Point. Monrad is an ASQ Certified Quality 
Engineer (CQE) and has taught the CQE Review course for ASQ Boulder Section 
since 1996.  

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