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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