Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 19, 2026 issuer page
Exam Domains
1 Management and Leadership15%
2 The Quality System22%
3 Product, Process, and Service Design18%
4 Product and Process Control20%
5 Continuous Improvement14%
6 Quantitative Methods and Tools11%
Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatLinear
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name on ID must match ASQ registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- 3-year recertification cycle. 18 Recertification Units (RUs) required per 3-year period. RUs can be earned through education, experience, and professional activities. Alternatively, recertify by retaking and passing the exam.
Prerequisites8 years of work experience in one or more areas of the CQE Body of Knowledge, of which 3 years must be in a decision-making position.
Retake Policy8-day waiting period between attempts. Full exam fee required for each retake. No limit on total number of attempts.