The Granite State and Vermont ASQ Sections Present:
The ASQ CQA Exam Preparation Course-2026
Get Certified to CQA!
Next 2026 Exam Options:
Testing Window: Application Deadline:
June 1 - 30, 2026 May 11, 2026
August 1 - 31, 2026 July 13, 2026
CQA Exam Fee: $550.00
ASQ members Save $100 on the initial examination fee
(the course fee does not include the exam fee)
Body of Knowledge: The exams will use the new 2026 CQA Body of
Knowledge.
The CQA examination is a computer based, one-part,165-multiple choice
question exam (150 scored; 15 others being validated but not scored).
Total exam is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
CQA Details: https://www.asq.org/cert/quality-auditor
CQA 2026 Brochure (download):
https://www.asq.org/cert/resource/pdf/certification/2026%20CQA%20Body%20
of%20Knowledge.pdf
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About The ASQ CQA Exam Prep Course:
Course Fee: $565.00 8 Instructional Sessions + Materials (*)
Registration: https://mp.gg/xa22rl3
Dates: 7 sessions; Wednesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Format: Zoom only (registered participants will receive the link 24 hrs prior to
the first class)
(*) Materials:
The ASQ CQA Exam Prep Course slides, handouts and exam resources
The ASQ Certified Quality Auditor Handbook, Fifth EditionThe book is available from ASQ. member price: $94.50; list price:
$135.00. (book cost not included in course fee)
The current edition does not include the 2026 CQA Body of Knowledge.
o The course will explain & cover the difference in the 2026 BoK
The ASQ CQA Question Bank: available at:
https://www.asq.org/cert/quality-auditor
o $109.00 members; list for $119.00
o The ASQ Certified Quality Auditor Question Bank includes three
exam sets, each containing 150 unique questions—the same
number of “scored” exam-style questions that will appear on the
ASQ CQA exam.
Instructor: Tim King; LSSBB; CMQOE; CQA; CQI
2026 ASQ Approved ConnEx™ Instructor
o https://asq.org/asqconnex/experts/timothy-
king?id=a8a2c9209a2a4d59acba020d6132fa73
Vermont ASQ Section #112 2026 Chair
Founder: Quality Matters LLC Williston, VT
Session # & Date Topic
1 Apr 29 Orientation; BOK Part I Audit Fundamentals (part 1)
2 May 6 BOK I (finish) & practice questions
BOK Part III Auditor Competencies & practice questions
3 May 13 BOK Part II Audit Process (part 1)
May 20 no class; ASQ’s World Conference
4 May 27 BOK II (finish) & practice questions
5 Jun 3 BOK Part IV Audit Program Mgmnt. & Business Applications
& practice questions
6 Jun 10 BOK Part V Quality Tools & Techniques (part 1)
7 Jun 17 BOK V (finish) & practice questions
2 week break no class; catch up and prepare for Session #8
8 Jul 1st Week BOK Summary Review & Practice Test (date & time TBD)
Pre-work: Read the upcoming CQA Handbook chapters PRIOR to the session.
The instructor will go over the IMPORTANT areas but cannot cover all of the
aspects contained in the CQA Handbook
Session to Session work: reading; follow-up with Tim as needed for coaching
Practice with the CQA Question Bank (purchasing it is recommended)
Questions: Tim King timking@QualityMattersUSA.com 802-598-7333