A Step-By-Step Guide To Applying For The ASQ CMQ Certification
Let us now get into the details of how to apply for the ASQ CMQ exam
1. Visit www.asq.org and click Login.
2. If you have already registered on the website, or you are a member of ASQ, then log in with your credentials, if not, select “Register”. Registration is not the same as applying for an ASQ membership. Registration is a free process of logging into ASQ and accessing their available resources at no cost. Once your registration/login is complete, refer to the ‘menu’ option and click on ‘certification’. Next, select the CMQ certification and proceed with the application.
3. Fill in the required details provided to you in the application form.
There are 5 sections you have to complete.
Let’s say Mr. Mike wants to apply for the CMQ Exam. He holds a Master of Business Administration and has more than 15 years of experience in various organizations at different levels. Let us take Mr. Mike as an example, and see how he applies for the exam.
1. Education:
The first section in the ASQ CMQ Exam application is ‘Education’, refer to Figure 1.
Figure 1 – Education
Please note that all fields are compulsory and must be filled. This section is self-explanatory, please fill in all the fields. For the location of the institution, typing the city and country instead of a complete address is enough. Attach your school credential, it can be your degree certificate or transcript of record.
Now that the education section is complete, let us move on to the next section – Work Experience.
2. Work Experience:
In this section, Mr. Mike has to fill in his work experience. The minimum work experience to be reported depends on your educational attainment. For more clarity, please touch on table 1 given below.
Table 1: Minimum Work Experience Requirements
| Education Attainment | Minimum Work Experience to be Reported |
| Diploma from a technical or trade school | 9 years |
| Associate degree | 8 years |
| Bachelor’s degree | 6 years |
| Master’s or doctorate | 5 years |
Since Mr. Mike holds an MBA (Master’s Degree), he needs to show a minimum of five years of experience to qualify. During these 5 years, he should have gathered a degree of experience in one or more of the ASQ CMQ Body of Knowledge.
Here are key points for the work experience requirements:
1. ASQ does not ask for work experience letters or certificates. Thus, you will have to upload your currently updated CV in PDF format.
Figure 2 – Resume
2. While updating your CV, make sure to include detailed job descriptions under each of your assigned roles at your various workplaces. When mentioning key terms aligning with your job, take the CMQ Body of Knowledge as a reference.
3. Your work experience doesn’t need to be continuous. For example, Mr. Mike can show his 5 years experience from Jan 2010 to Dec 2012 (3 Years) and 2018 to 2019 (2 Years).
4. For each job you have/had, you need to mention the details as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 – Work Experience
5. Provide your employer information. Refer to Figure 4.
Figure 4 – Employer Information
Note: If you are a 3FOLD Training student appearing for the CMQ Exam, please contact us to guide you through the process of updating your CV, in order to align with the ASQ CMQ Requirements.
3. Exam Location and Other Details:
Select Exam Location – In figure 5, indicate the country from which you will take your exam. In addition, if your location changes, it can still be changed during the scheduling of your CMQ exam.
Figure 5 – Examination Location
Select Language – Please select your preferred language. Note that some languages like mandarin aren’t qualified for the computer-based exam. Refer to the Figure 6 below.
Figure 6 – Language
Choose Testing Window – In this section, you need to select your preferred window from the two closest testing windows displayed on the screen. When you choose the 2nd option, you cannot reschedule your examination to the earlier examination window. To keep yourself updated with the CMQ exam windows and deadline, check out at ASQ – Quality Exam Dates.
Figure 7 – Testing Window
4. Payment:
In this last step, paying for the CMQ exam application is required before you can submit the form.
Make Payment – Table 2 below is a list of associated fees towards CMQ Certification. Becoming an ASQ member is not mandatory but if you wish to avail a discount and enjoy monthly bundle gifts like e-books from ASQ, apply for the membership for $185. To avail of the discounted examination fees, the membership fee must be settled first. Both debit and credit cards are accepted.
Table 2: CMQ/OE Examination Investments
| Non-member | $568 |
| Member | $468 |
| Retake | $368 |
| Membership Fees | $185 |
| Reschedule exam/change location | $130 |
Figure 8 – Payment Information
In case of failure in processing your payment, please contact ASQ immediately.
5. ASQ Candidate Agreement:
Read before agreeing with the given terms and conditions carefully. Learn about refund policies and extra charges associated with rescheduling or canceling your exam on CBT (Computer Based Test) Reschedule.
Figure 9 – ASQ Candidate Agreement
Signature – Type in your full name as it appears on your valid ID. This name will be printed on our CMQ certification once you clear the exam.
Submit – Double-check all the information you have provided on your CMQ application and submit. It will take one to two days to receive approval for your CMQ exam application. You will be notified via email if you have met the requirements. Otherwise, you will receive a “hold” message and be asked to provide more information. If you did not meet the exam requirements for any ASQ certification, your money will be refunded but you will be charged a sum of $100 as a processing fee.
Once your CMQ exam application is approved, you will receive an email from ASQ along with the Eligibility ID to proceed with the scheduling of your CMQ exam at Prometric.
If you have any questions regarding the CMQ certification training program you can always seek guidance, and free eligibility assessment, please feel free to reach us on email, WhatsApp, or Course Enquiry Form.
