ASQ Section 1313 Boulder, CO                          Date: 30 Aug 2010

 Jul to Dec 2010 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: -----


Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Study Group Request
Boulder section member, Debbie Kaliszewski, is looking for a Boulder county 
  area study group for the CQE exam in Dec 2010
If you or someone you know is interested in this study group,
  please contact via e-mail: Debbie Kaliszewski 
   or mobile phone: 303-912-9824


Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (MQOE) Study Group Request
Boulder section member, Ted Morris , is looking for a Boulder county
  area study group for the MQOE exam in Oct 2010 
If you or someone you know is interested in this study group,
  please contact Ted Morris, via e-mail: Ted Morris
  or mobile phone: 720-256-3533


Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) 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: 303-530-6346
Note: ASQ Boulder Section does pay course instructors

---- 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
    Nov 2010 Class
      Date: Sun Nov 7, 14, 21 2010 1:00pm to 9:30pm (24 Hours)
            half hour dinner break from 5:00PM to 5:30PM
      Course Registration Deadline: Oct 31, 2010
      Class Fee: Member $400.00 Non-Member $450.00
    May 2011 Class
      Date: Sat May 7, 14, 21 2011 1:00pm to 9:30pm (24 Hours)
            half hour dinner break from 5:00PM to 5:30PM
      Course Registration Deadline: Apr 30, 2011
      Class Fee: Member $400.00 Non-Member $450.00
    Dec 2010 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Dec 4, 2010
      Certification Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2010
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Oct 20, 2010
    Jun 2011 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Jun 4, 2011
      Certification Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2011
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Apr 20, 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
    Oct/Nov 2010 Class
      Date: Wed Nights 6:00pm-9:00pm Oct 6, 13, 20, 27; 
                         Nov 3, 10, 17; 24 (24 hours)
      Course Registration Deadline: Sep 30, 2010
      Other Locations, Dates and times are possible for at least 5 students
      Class Fee: Member $400.00 Non-Member $450.00
    Dec 2010 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Dec 4, 2010
      Certification Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2010
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Oct 20, 2010
    Jun 2011 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Jun 4, 2011
      Certification Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2011
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Apr 20, 2011


1322 - ASQ Exam BoK: Quality Concepts, Management and Leadership
    Instructor: Ron Sedlock 
      phone: 303-716-5873 or 303-587-9153    
      e-mail: Ron Sedlock
      Web site: The Quality Catalyst
    Course Details
    Location: Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield Area
    Sep 2010 Class based on ASQ Exam Body of Knowledge (BoK)
      Sat 11, 18 Sep 2010 (16 hours) 
    - Prerequisites: None
    - Cost: $270 per student + $25 material costs ($295 total)
    - Registration Deadline: 4 Sep 2010


1323 - ASQ Exam BoK: Statistical Principles, Techniques and Applications
    Instructor: Ron Sedlock 
      phone: 303-716-5873 or 303-587-9153    
      e-mail: Ron Sedlock
      Web site: The Quality Catalyst
    Course Details
    Location: Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield Area
    Oct 2010 Class based on ASQ Exam Body of Knowledge (BoK)
      Sat 9, 16 Oct 2010 (16 hours) 
    - Prerequisites:  Ability to understand basic mathematical expressions 
         would be useful as well as ability to use a hand-held calculator.  
    - Cost: $270 per student + $25 material costs ($295 total)
    - Registration Deadline: 2 Oct 2010


1324 - ASQ CQE Book of Knowledge (BoK) Review
    Instructor: Ron Sedlock 
      phone: 303-716-5873 or 303-587-9153    
      e-mail: Ron Sedlock
      Web site: The Quality Catalyst
    Course Details
    Location: Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield Area
    Nov 2010 Class
      Sat 6 Nov 2010 (8 hours) 
    - Prerequisites:  None; however, the following ASQ Boulder Section 
        courses would help those needing more detail knowledge:
        1322 - ASQ Exam BoK: Quality Concepts, Management and Leadership
        1323 - ASQ Exam BoK: Statistical Principles, Techniques and Applications
        Also there are requirements to be able to take the CQE exam.
	See ASQ website CQE Exam information
    - Cost: $135 per student + $15 material costs ($150 total)
    - Registration Deadline: 30 Oct 2010


------ 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 303-530-6346 


COURSES and LOCATIONS: 
Contact the ASQ Boulder Education Chair, John Beachman at 
e-mail:  or phone 303-530-6346, 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
    Nov 2010 Class
      Date: Sun Nov 7, 14, 21 2010 1:00pm to 9:30pm (24 Hours)
            half hour dinner break from 5:00PM to 5:30PM
      Course Registration Deadline: Oct 31, 2010
      Class Fee: Member $400.00 Non-Member $450.00
    May 2011 Class
      Date: Sat May 7, 14, 21 2011 1:00pm to 9:30pm (24 Hours)
            half hour dinner break from 5:00PM to 5:30PM
      Course Registration Deadline: Apr 30, 2011
      Class Fee: Member $400.00 Non-Member $450.00
    Dec 2010 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Dec 4, 2010
      Certification Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2010
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Oct 20, 2010
    Jun 2011 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Jun 4, 2010
      Certification Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2011
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Apr 20, 2011



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
    Oct/Nov 2010 Class
      Date: Wed Nights 6:00pm-9:00pm Oct 6, 13, 20, 27; 
                         Nov 3, 10, 17; 24 (24 hours)
      Course Registration Deadline: Sep 30, 2010
      Other Locations, Dates and times are possible for at least 5 students
      Class Fee: Member $400.00 Non-Member $450.00
    Dec 2010 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Dec 4, 2010
      Certification Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2010
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Oct 20, 2010
    Jun 2011 CQE Exam Information 
      Certification Exam Date: Jun 4, 2011
      Certification Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2011
      Certification Late Fee Deadline: Apr 20, 2011



1322 - ASQ Exam BoK: Quality Concepts, Management and Leadership
    Instructor: Ron Sedlock 
      phone: 303-716-5873 or 303-587-9153    
      e-mail: Ron Sedlock
      Web site: The Quality Catalyst
    Location: Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield Area
    Sep 2010 Class based on ASQ Exam Body of Knowledge (BoK)
      Sat 11, 18 Sep 2010 (16 hours) 
    - Prerequisites: None
    - Cost: $270 per student + $25 material costs ($295 total)
    - Registration Deadline: 4 Sep 2010
    - Course Info  
      This course covers the Body of Knowledge (BoK) any quality 
      professional should know about quality. This covers the history 
      of quality from philosophies to current day methodology.
      This course is a must for anyone pursuing ASQ Certification or
      seeking a professional quality career.
    - Course Outline:
      * Management and Leadership
          Organization Structures
          Strategic Planning
          Team Processes
      * The Quality System
          Quality Philosophies
          System Models
          Measuring Effectiveness
      * Customer Focus
      * Supplier Chain Management
      * Product and Process Design
      * Product and Process Control
      * Continuous Improvement
      * Management Tools
          The Seven Classic Quality Tools
          Basic Management and Planning Tools
          Process Improvement Tools
          Innovation and Creativity Tools



1323 - ASQ Exam BoK: Statistical Principles, Techniques and Applications
    Instructor: Ron Sedlock 
      phone: 303-716-5873 or 303-587-9153    
      e-mail: Ron Sedlock
      Web site: The Quality Catalyst
    Location: Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield Area
    Oct 2010 Class based on ASQ Exam Body of Knowledge (BoK)
      Sat 9, 16 Oct 2010 (16 hours) 
    - Prerequisites:  Ability to understand basic mathematical expressions 
         would be useful as well as ability to use a hand-held calculator.  
    - Cost: $270 per student + $25 material costs ($295 total)
    - Registration Deadline: 2 Oct 2010
    - Course Info  
      Learning the principles of statistics in an understandable way as 
      well as practical applications in the workplace. From understanding
      variation to hypothesis testing to process capability studies - 
      this course covers it all.
      The course covers the Body of Knowledge (BoK) required for ASQ 
      Certification Exams.  This is also excellent for any quality 
      professional seeking a core understanding of the quantitative 
      methods used in any improvement strategy such as Six Sigma or Lean.
    - Course Outline:
      * Descriptive Statistics
          Measures of Location
          Measures of Spread
          Shape of Distribution
          Normal distribution
      * Concepts of Probability
      * Statistical Decision-making
          Central Limit Theorem
          Test of Hypothesis
          Alpha and Beta Risks
      * Statistical Process Control (SPC)
      * Analyzing Process Capability
      * Design of Experiments (DOE)
      *   Full Factorials
          ANOVA Tables
          Partial Factorials (Taguchi)
      * Relationship Between Variables
      * Reliability Statistics



1324 - ASQ CQE Book of Knowledge (BoK) Review
    Instructor: Ron Sedlock 
      phone: 303-716-5873 or 303-587-9153    
      e-mail: Ron Sedlock
      Web site: The Quality Catalyst
    Location: Boulder/Longmont/Broomfield Area
    Nov 2010 Class
      Sat 6 Nov 2010 (8 hours) 
    - Prerequisites:  None; however, the following ASQ Boulder Section 
        courses would help those needing more detail knowledge:
        1322 - ASQ Exam BoK: Quality Concepts, Management and Leadership
        1323 - ASQ Exam BoK: Statistical Principles, Techniques and Applications
        Also there are requirements to be able to take the CQE exam.
	See ASQ website CQE Exam information
    - Registration Deadline: 30 Oct 2010
    - Course Info  
      This course is designed to help you properly prepare to take and 
      pass the CQE examination.  The objective of the course is to help you 
      put together a study plan. An overview of the Body of Knowledge (BOK) 
      covered by this exam will be given.
      Detail study of the BOK is the responsibility of the student.
      Included in this course are effective test taking strategies.  
    - Course Outline:
      * How to gather reference material
      * How to do a self assessment
      * How to develop a study plan
      * The Body of Knowledge
          Management and Leadership
          The Quality System
          Product and Process Design
          Product and Process Control
          Continuous Improvement
          Quantitative Methods and Tools
      * What to take to the exam
      * Test taking strategies


---- 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 13 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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