Both CQIA (Certified Quality Improvement Analyst) and CQPA (Certified Quality Process Analyst) are the entry level certifications offered by the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
The following comparison between these two certifications might help you in deciding , which of these you should go for first.
CQIA | CQPA | |
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Who is this for? | CQIA is for anyone supporting a quality improvement initiative in the organization. | CQPAs are for people who are interested in making Quality as their career. |
ASQ Definition | The Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) has a basic knowledge of quality tools and their uses and is involved in quality improvement projects, but doesn't necessarily come from a traditional quality area. | The Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) is a paraprofessional who, in support of and under the direction of quality engineers or supervisors, analyzes and solves quality problems and is involved in quality improvement projects. |
Requirements are same for both certifications | Candidates must have two years of work experience, or an associate degree or two years of equivalent higher education. | Candidates must have two years of work experience, or an associate degree or two years of equivalent higher education. |
Exam fee is same for both | Members: $294 Non-members: $394 | Members: $294 Non-members: $394 |
Exam time and the number of questions | 110-question, three-and-a-half-hour exam. Of these questions, 100 are scored and 10 are unscored. | 110-question, four-and-a-half-hour exam. Of these questions, 100 are scored and 10 are unscored. |
Statistics Knowledge involved in the exam | Minimum | Significantly more than CQIA |
Body of Knowledge | I. Quality Basics (30 Questions) II. Team Basics (16 Questions) III. Continuous Improvement Techniques (40 Questions) IV. Supplier Relationship (7 Questions) V. Customer Relationship (7 Questions) | I. Quality Concepts and Team Dynamics (20 Questions) II. Quality Tools and Process Improvement Techniques (26 Questions) III. Data Analysis (33 Questions) IV. Customer-Supplier Relations (13 Questions) V. Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) (8 Questions) |
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