Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
The Certified Supplier Quality Professional works with an organization's supply chain and suppliers to continuously improve performance of key system components (increase lifecycle, reduce scrap, improve repair processes) by implementing process controls and developing quality assurance plans. The certified supplier quality professional tracks data, identifies improvement projects, and manages cross functional implementation to improve performance of key components and suppliers.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Exam Fee $550 Retakes $350
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeEvaluate supplier quality systems and practices against industry standards conducting audits and assessments to ensure compliance and capability.Proficient
Skills developed through this program
- Apply supplier‑lifecycle strategies by analyzing supply‑chain costs and managing agreements and contracts in procurement environments
- Implement risk‑management techniques by analyzing potential failures and applying preventive and mitigation controls across supplier operations
- Improve supplier selection and part qualification by conducting design reviews and qualifying parts, processes, and services in sourcing activities
- Monitor and improve supplier performance by using metrics and CAPA to drive corrective actions within supplier‑quality programs
- Manage supplier quality by performing audits, leading projects, and evaluating performance within organizational supply‑chain frameworks
- Strengthen supplier relationships by facilitating onboarding, communication, leadership, and collaboration in partnership‑driven contexts
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
The Certified Supplier Quality Professional works with an organization's supply chain and suppliers to continuously improve performance of key system components (increase lifecycle, reduce scrap, improve repair processes) by implementing process controls and developing quality assurance plans. The certified supplier quality professional tracks data, identifies improvement projects, and manages cross functional implementation to improve performance of key components and suppliers.
What you need to earn this credential
Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements
8 Years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Reliability Body of Knowledge. 3 Years of on-the-job experience must be in a "Decision-making" position. Candidates who have completed a degree from a college, university or technical school will have part of the eight-year experience requirement waived, as follows (only one of these waivers may be claimed): Diploma from a technical or trade school — one year waived Associate degree — two year waived Bachelor's degree — four years waived Master's or doctorate — five years waived
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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