Simplilearn’s Most Popular Quality Management Courses

Explore our top programs in Quality Management and take the first step towards career success

Our Quality Management Courses Duration And Fees

Explore our top Quality Management Courses and take the first step towards career success

Program NameDurationFees
Professional Certificate Program in Lean Six Sigma

Cohort Starts: 16 Jan, 2025

12 weeks$ 3,000
Lean Six Sigma Expert10 weeks$ 1,499
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Classes starting from: 10 Jan, 2025

6 weeks$ 699
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Classes starting from: 8 Feb, 2025

6 weeks$ 799

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Quality Management Courses & Certification Advisors

  • Alan Robinson

    Alan Robinson

    Professor - Operations Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst

    Alan Robinson is a full-time professor at the Isenberg School of Management of UMass, a consultant and book author specializing in managing ideas (idea-generation and idea-driven organization) and building high-performance organizations, creativity, innovation, quality, and lean management.

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  • Amol Swaroop

    Amol Swaroop

    Founder & CEO - Omnilearn

    Results-driven and organized professional with over a decade of experience in operations, supply chain/logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Aviation, consulting and education management.

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  • Dr. Poyraz Kayabas

    Dr. Poyraz Kayabas

    Assistant Professor, Purdue University, Fort Wayne

    Poyraz Kayabas is a Visiting Assistant Professor in Operations Management at Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and has completed his Ph.D. at North Dakota State University.

    Twitter  LinkedIn
  • Maryam Lamei

    Maryam Lamei

    Sr.Manager, OnTrac

    Focus to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across organizations. Maryam has worked with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems using A3, Kaizen, and process mapping methodologies.

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  • Ravikumar Krishnan

    Ravikumar Krishnan

    LinkedIN: Top Project Management Voice

    Ravi is an PMI authorised trainer with over 21 years of experience in VLSI design and IT management. He is highly proficient in project, program, portfolio, and quality management, holding certifications in PMP, PgMP and PfMP from PMI and a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

    Twitter  LinkedIn
  • Tameaka Scott Dixon, M.A

    Tameaka Scott Dixon, M.A

    Sr Business Manager | AT&T

    Proven leader with 25+ years experience. Diverse background in Project Management, Communications, Business Analysis, Design Thinking, Operations, and Customer Care.

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  • Vikas Gera

    Vikas Gera

    Founder & CEO - Thought At Work

    An industry veteren with experience in setting up and managing Quality & Lean Six Sgma projects. He is an expert in setting up New Projects; evolving & enhancing Business Processes that have fostered distinctive partnership value globally and generated significant impact.

      LinkedIn
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Quality Management Courses Learner's Reviews

  • Teresa Brumit

    Teresa Brumit

    Data and Operations Analyst at Cooper, Hart, Leggiero & Whitehead, PLLC

    This course was thorough and engaging, with concepts highly relevant to my work. The instructor’s expertise kept the sessions interesting throughout. Learning the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in the United States, I had a fantastic experience that significantly boosted my professional growth.

  • John Houser

    John Houser

    Director

    The training was excellent, with well-timed examples that enhanced the learning. Each example clarified the slides' concepts. Great job! Being in the United States, I was searching for quality training, and learning from the Simplilearn platform made a big difference.

  • Maria Leone

    Maria Leone

    Senior Project Manager at Blue Shield of California

    The Six Sigma Green Belt course helped to move my career forward and become a Sr Project Manager. I got the motivation to apply some pieces of what I learned to my job.

  • Eric Hathaway

    Eric Hathaway

    Process Improvement Consultant at Avanza CS

    Simplilearn’s self-paced module motivated me to take a proactive approach to learning. I engaged with the material, took comprehensive notes, and staggered classes to fit my busy schedule at Avanza CS. This flexible learning is ideal for professionals in the United States or elsewhere managing multiple responsibilities.

  • Shaswot Kharel

    Shaswot Kharel

    Mechanical Design Engineer at WestCraft Manufacturing Inc.

    Simplilearn is an excellent platform. I had a fantastic experience, and the customer support was outstanding. After completing my Six Sigma Green Belt course, I’m excited to continue with the Black Belt program. Simplilearn offers top-notch learning experiences, whether you're in the United States or abroad.

  • Rosemary McLaughlin

    Rosemary McLaughlin

    Regional Director of Operations

    Finally, my six months of commitment paid off with the achievement of PGP Lean Six Sigma certificate from Simplilearn and UMass. Along the way, I also earned PMI-ACP, Minitab, Digital Transformation, Green Belt, & Black Belt certificates. Kudos to the committed faculty, rich content, and support of my fellow learners.

  • Nesrine el ghezal

    Nesrine el ghezal

    Transcom

    The training was very intercative, the course content was well structured.

  • Dawn DiAnda

    Dawn DiAnda

    Certified Scrum Master @ GreatCall

    The course has extensive coverage of formulas and stats. Overall, it was a great course!

  • Rachel Town

    Rachel Town

    Student

    Great course! I recommend this course to others who want to take Lean Six Sigma Green Belt!

  • John W Karlin

    John W Karlin

    Chair, NICU Professional Development Council

    Definitely a "must" for anyone planning on taking a Six Sigma certification exam of any level. -John Karlin, RN, CQIA

  • Larry Baugher

    Larry Baugher

    System Architect - Brokerage Data Warehousing

    I have used Simplilearn several other times and was very pleased. I continue to feel very satisfied with the education I am receiving and the value of doing this from my home. Well done!

  • Amanda Zimmerman

    Amanda Zimmerman

    Account Manager at Streamline Technical Services

    The course was good. I found the information helpful, it was well-presented. The notes provided were very helpful.

  • Michael Hansen

    Michael Hansen

    Business Systems Support Supervisor at SelectHealth

    Trainer is great & shared real world examples. He understand the group and our different learning abilities and knowledge levels.

  • Jacob Brooks

    Jacob Brooks

    Warehouseman at Crown Holdings, Inc.

    The wealth of knowledge from an experienced LSS trainer along with practical exercises and real world examples made this course interesting.

  • Aaron G Floyd

    Aaron G Floyd

    CEO at The American Achievement Gap Ltd. 'TAAG'

    I wanted to thank Simplilearn for giving me the opportunity to be featured in a project sponsorship for Simplilearn following the completion of my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

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Industry Projects

  • Project 1

    Reducing Sealant Waste

    Help Aero Technologies to identify and prioritize the problems in the process of reducing sealant waste using the graphical methods of descriptive statistics.

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  • Project 2

    Improving Manufacturing Process

    Calculate sigma value use correlation, and regression to help Cool Refrigeration Inc. reduce the defects, complaints, and underlying issues in their products.

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  • Project 3

    Bank Call Centre

    Help First Wealth Bank analyze the key performance metrics for its outsourced call center operation.

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  • Project 4

    Hospital POS

    Analyze Holistic Health Systems' point-of-service collection performance.

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FAQs Related to Quality management Courses

  • What is Quality Management?

    Quality management is defined as a system that ensures that the products or services provided by an organization are consistent and in line with the stakeholders’ requirements. The system is broken down into four main components: quality assurance, quality planning, quality improvement, and quality control.

  • What are the best beginner courses for Quality Management?

    The two best courses for beginners to begin their quality management education are:

    • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
    • Lean Management

  • What are the best advanced-level courses in Quality Management?

    The best advanced-level courses in quality management are:

    • Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
    • Lean Six Sigma Expert

  • What does the quality management job market look like today?

    With quality management taking the center stage in a growing number of organizations, the number of job opportunities for Lean Six Sigma certified professionals is increasing steadily. There has been a growing demand for Lean Six Sigma professionals over the last few years.

  • What are the top job titles in the field of quality management?

    Though quality management comes in many different forms, the following are the most popular career choices in the field:

    • Process Analyst
    • Continuous Improvement Manager
    • Operational Excellence Manager
    • Lean Six Sigma Manager
    • Lean Manufacturing Engineer
    • Quality Manager

  • What career path should a hopeful quality management professional take?

    A professional looking for a successful career in quality management should begin by gaining certification in Lean Six Sigma and learning Lean management. Once done, the aspiring quality management professional should gain a more advanced level certification, like the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Advanced certifications increase the likelihood of a better, more fulfilling career in Quality Management.

  • What is the average salary of a quality management professional?

    The average annual salary of a quality management professional is around $86,000.

  • Which are the top industries best suited for quality management professionals?

    Although quality management is making inroads across a wide-ranging group of industries, here are the particular industries that incorporate it the most:

    • Automotive
    • Electronics
    • Healthcare
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation

  • What are the top companies hiring quality management professionals?

    Here are some of the top companies hiring quality management professionals:

    • Amazon
    • VMware    
    • Dell EMC
    • Nike

  • What are quality management courses?

    Quality management courses focus on the fundamental principles and areas of quality management, including quality assurance, quality control, total quality management, risk management, maintaining ISO standards, and much more. These comprehensive educational programs are designed to help students gain skills and knowledge in monitoring, maintaining, and managing the quality of products and services.


    Students from engineering, business, and project management backgrounds benefit the most from attending quality management courses. They learn to focus on the vital areas of quality management, which include customer service, relationship management, leadership, decision-making, and quality improvement. These courses ensure that a professional understands the values of quality management and assurance in business environments and can maintain high standards.

  • What is the significance of acquiring knowledge in quality management?

    Learning quality management is crucial because it helps improve the overall business environment, quality, and customer service. Quality management enables organizations to deliver superior products and services and maintain consistency. It also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and development in the organization; therefore, the overall efficiency of business operations is enhanced. 

    Another reason quality management is so essential is that it fosters the growth and success of an organization. It helps organizations thrive in competitive markets and stand out with enhanced operational efficiency and continuous improvement. And undoubtedly, only an organization with uncompromising quality assurance can drive growth and success. 

  • What are the best courses for a quality manager?

    A Quality Manager is a skilled professional who plans, develops, and implements methods of testing and inspecting the quality of products and services. The courses to pursue to become a skilled Quality Manager include: 

  • What Are Top Quality Management Courses & Certifications?

    Several quality management courses can help in career development and advancement. Some of these best certifications include: 

    1. Management Quality Certifications

    These certifications are skill-based and focus on improving managerial capability and the expertise to assess quality control, manage risks, and enhance the overall quality of products and services. 

    • Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE):
      Requirements:

    There are a few requirements for earning the Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) such as:

    • A minimum of ten years of experience in positions related to quality management. 

    • Knowledge of the role of quality management and its importance in an organization.

    • A high school diploma, bachelor’s, or an equivalent degree. 

    • Pass the written examination. 

                    Cost:  IND/US

    Cost of Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) in India: INR 45,450. ASQ members need only to pay INR 37,450. 

    Cost of Certified Manager of Quality/ Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) in the USA: USD 468 for ASQ members and USD 568 for non-members. 

                    Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in USA

    Quality Manager

    INR 3 lakhs to 20 lakhs 

    USD 86k to 120k 

    Quality Management (QM) Director

    INR 7 lakhs to 28 lakhs

    USD 99k - 173k

    Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

    INR 2 lakhs to 10.5 lakhs 

    USD 84k -  92k

    Quality Engineering Manager

    INR 5.5 lakhs to 54 lakhs 

    USD 108k - 134k

    • Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)

    Requirements:

    The requirements for Certified Supplier Quality Professional or CSQP are:

    • Up to eight years of professional experience. The number of years of experience required can be reduced based on educational qualifications.

    • Attending the exams with 150 multiple-choice questions and obtaining 70% overall. 

                    Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) cost in India: INR 34,650 for ASQ members. 

    Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) cost in the USA: USD 1549 for ASQ members. 

                    Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in USA 

    Supplier Quality Engineer

    INR 3.29 lakhs per year

    between USD 64,000 and USD 107,000 yearly.

    Quality Assurance Manager

    INR 5.4 lakhs to 32 lakhs

    between USD 110,011 and USD 138,352

    Supply Chain Quality Manager

    INR 6.6 lakhs to 38.8 lakhs

    between USD 107,751 and USD 138,086.

    Quality Control Inspector 

    INR 1.0 lakhs to 19 lakhs 

    USD 157,294 


     

    2. Foundational Quality Certifications

    These are the certifications that focus on improvement processes, how to solve challenges, how to efficiently use quality tools, and enhance the overall quality management system QMS. 

    Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

    Requirements:

    The basic requirements of the Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) certifications are:

    • Have basic knowledge and understanding of quality tools and their purpose in quality management.

    • Minimum two years of work experience or equivalent. 

                    Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) costs INR 25,750 for ASQ members in India. 

    Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) costs USD 294 for ASQ members in the USA. 

                    Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

    INR 3 lakhs to 15.6 lakhs

    USD 58,174 to USD 72,819

    Quality Assurance Analyst

    INR 2 lakhs to 10.1 lakhs 

    USD 79757 per year

    Quality Engineer

    INR 1.5 lakhs to 5.6 lakhs 

    USD 79760 per year

    Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA)

    Requirements:

    The basic requirements for Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) include:

    • A minimum of two years of working experience. Work experience criteria can be waived depending on educational qualifications.

    • Knowledge of quality tools and processes. 

    • Should obtain a passing score of 550 out of 700. 

     Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) cost in India: - INR 25 750 for ASQ members. 

    Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) cost in the USA: USD 394 for ASQ members. 

      Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Quality Process Analyst 

    ranges between ? 1.1 Lakhs to ? 7.7 Lakhs 

    USD 87,107 per year

    Quality Assurance Analyst

    ranges between ? 2.0 Lakhs to ? 10.1 Lakhs

    USD 79757 per year 

    Quality Improvement Analyst

    ?7,22481 per year

    USD 96,500

    Inspector And Technician Quality Certifications

    These certifications focus on teaching professionals how to work as skilled inspectors, solve quality problems and implement process control. 

    Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)

    Requirements:

    The basic requirements of the Certified Calibration Technician ( CCT) certification include: 

    • A minimum of five years of work experience.

    • Appearing for the 125 multiple-choice examination.

      Cost:  IND/US

     Certified Calibration Technician ( CCT) cost in India: INR 27,750 for ASQ members. 

     Certified Calibration Technician ( CCT) cost in the USA: USD 318 for ASQ members and USD 418 for non-members. 

       Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Calibration Technician

    ranges between ? 0.2 Lakhs to ? 4.4 Lakhs

    between USD 51,158 and USD 66,602.

    Senior Calibration Technician

    Approx. 3.02 lakhs per year

    USD 68,000

    Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)

    Requirements:

    The requirements that must be fulfilled for the Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification include:

    • A minimum of two years of work experience.

    • Have obtained an ASQ-approved and accredited technician or apprenticeship training. 

    • A high school diploma degree. 

    • Additional three years of work experience if GED or high school diploma criteria are not fulfilled. 

     Cost:  IND/US

     Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) cost in India: INR 35,750 for ASQ members. 

     Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) cost in the USA: USD 318 for ASQ members and USD 418 for non-ASQ members. 

      Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Quality Inspector

    INR 3.7 Lakhs to 7.1 lakhs 

    USD 48,972 per year

    Senior Quality Assurance Inspector 

    between ? 2.6 Lakhs to ? 7.3 Lakhs

    USD 89871 per year

    Certified Quality Technician (CQT)

    Requirements:

    Some of the basic requirements of the Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification include:

    • Have obtained four years of higher education, such as a diploma or equivalent.

    • Or have a minimum work experience in fields related to Quality Technician.

    • Have obtained the minimum cut-off score of 550 out of 700. 

     Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Quality Technician (CQT) cost in India: INR 27 750 for ASQ members. 

    Certified Quality Technician (CQT) cost in the USA: USD 318 for ASQ members and USD 418 for non-members. 

     Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Certified Quality Technician

    ranges from ? 1.5 Lakhs to ? 7.6 Lakhs

    USD 53,712 per year

    Quality Assurance Manager

    ranges between ? 5.4 Lakhs to ? 32 Lakhs

    USD 123,191

    Six Sigma Quality Certifications

    These certifications are designed to introduce professionals to the role of Six Sigma in quality control. Six Sigma helps organizations reduce waste, analyze processes, and eliminate defects.

    Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

    Requirements:

    The key requirements of the Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) certification are as follows:

    • Minimum three to five years of working experience. 

    • Passing the Black Belt Certification exam and obtaining a score of 420 out of 600.

                    Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) costs in India: USD 438 for its members and USD 538 for non–members. 

    Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) costs in the USA:  USD 438 for its members and USD 538 for non–members. 

                    Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Lean Six Sigma Specialist

    ranges between ? 3.0 Lakhs to ? 46.1 Lakhs

    USD 112,500

    Service Manager

    INR 5 Lakhs per year

    USD 78,555 per year

    Operations Manager

    between ? 2.8 Lakhs to ? 19 Lakhs

    USD 67139 per year

    Production Supervisor

    between ? 1.2 Lakhs to ? 4.8 Lakhs

    USD 80,323 

    Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)

    Requirements:

    The key requirements of the Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) are:

    • Minimum three years of full-time professional experience.

    • Knowledge of Six Sigma Green Belt or related areas.

    Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) cost in India: USD 438 for non-members and USD 338 for members through ASQ

    Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) cost in the USA: USD 438 for non-members and USD 338 for members through ASQ

    Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Lean Six Sigma Specialist

    ranges between ? 3.0 Lakhs to ? 46.1 Lakhs

    USD 112,500

    Quality Engineer

    INR 1.5 lakhs to 5.6 lakhs

    USD 79760 per year 

    Production Supervisor

    between ? 1.2 Lakhs to ? 4.8 Lakhs

    USD 80,323

    Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB)

    Requirements:

    The basic requirements of the Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) include: 

    • There are no prerequisites for pursuing the CSSYB certification, except that the candidate must obtain a score of 140 or higher out of 200 and an aggregate of 60%. 

     Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) cost in India: cost through ASQ is USD 394 for non-members and USD 294 for members. 

    Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) cost in the USA: cost through ASQ is USD 394 for non-members and USD 294 for members. 

      Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Six Sigma/ Lean Six Sigma Consultant 

    ranging from INR 16lakhs to INR 39lakhs

    USD 133,550 per year

    Quality Engineer

    between ? 1.5 Lakhs to ? 5.6 Lakhs 

    USD 79,460 per year.

    Six Sigma Specialist/ Consultant 

    around ?6.1 Lakhs per year

    USD 65,000 to USD 182,500

    Certified Master Black Belt (CMBB)

    Requirements:

    According to ASQ or American Society for Quality, the basic requirements for the Certified Master Black Belt (CMBB) are: 

    • Minimum five years of professional experience fulfilling roles relating to Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt.

    • Have completed at least ten Six Sigma projects. 

      Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Master Black Belt (CMBB) cost in India:  USD 545 for the portfolio review and USD 2,124 for the exam. 

    Certified Master Black Belt (CMBB) cost in the USA:  USD 545 for the portfolio review and USD 2,124 for the exam. 

    Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Lean Six Sigma Specialist

    ranges between ? 3.0 Lakhs to ? 46.1 Lakhs

    USD 112,500

    Quality Assurance Manager

    ranges between ? 5.4 Lakhs to ? 32 Lakhs

    USD 123,191

    Program Manager 

    between ? 5 Lakhs to ? 36.9 Lakhs

    USD 146,209

    Auditing Quality Certifications

    The main focus of Auditing Quality Certifications is to help professionals understand the standards and principles of auditing. An organization requires regular internal and external audits to identify production processes, operational processes, system weaknesses and evaluate effective ways to assess the quality of the entire production system. 

    Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA)

    Requirements:

    The main requirements of a Certified Food Safety and Quality Editor (CFSQA) are as follows:

    • Minimum five years of working experience in Food Safety, Quality Auditor, and similar roles.

    • At least one year of experience in a position concerning decision-making roles and skills. 

     Cost:  IND/US

     Certified Food Safety and Quality Editor (CFSQA) cost in India: USD 398 for ASQ members and USD 498 for non-members. 

    Certified Food Safety and Quality Editor (CFSQA)  cost in the USA:  USD 398 for ASQ members and USD 498 for non-members. 

    Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Quality Food Safety Manager

    between ? 8 Lakhs to ? 65.2 Lakhs

    USD 112,372

    Food Quality Inspector 

    between ? 1.3 Lakhs to ? 16.6 Lakhs

    between USD 56,161 and USD 72,593.

    Certified Medical Device Auditor (CMDA)

    Requirements:

    Some of the requirements for a Certified Medical Device Auditor (CMDA) include:

    More than one year of professional experience.

    • At least one year of experience in a decision-making position.

    • Understanding of Medical Device Auditor Knowledge of Body. 

    Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Medical Device Auditor (CMDA) cost in India: USD 398 for ASQ members and USD 498 for non-members. 

    Certified Medical Device Auditor (CMDA) cost in the USA: USD 398 for ASQ members and USD 498 for non-members. 
     

    Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Medical Device Auditor

    between ? 1 Lakhs to ? 11.1 Lakhs

    USD 141,627 per year

    Quality Assurance Analyst

    between ? 2 Lakhs to ? 10.1 Lakhs

    USD 79759 per year 

    Senior Quality Engineer 

    between ? 3 Lakhs to ? 16 Lakhs 

    USD 105407 per year

    Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (CPGP)

    Requirements:

    The Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (CPGP) certification has only one requirement: a minimum of three years of working experience in the healthcare industry. 

     Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (CPGP) in India: USD 398 for ASQ members and USD 498 for non-members. 

    Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (CPGP) in the USA:  USD 398 for ASQ members and USD 498 for non-members. 
     

    Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in the USA

    Quality Auditor

    between ? 1.5 Lakhs to ? 6.5 Lakhs

    USD 48207 per year

    Quality Assurance Auditor

    between ? 1.6 Lakhs to ? 8.4 Lakhs

    USD 61,994 per year 

    Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

    Requirements:

    The requirements for Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification are as follows:

    • For students holding a bachelor’s degree, the minimum work experience required is four years.

    • Those with a diploma degree from a trade or technical school must have at least seven years of working experience.

    • Students with an associate degree must acquire at least six years of working experience. 

      Cost:  IND/US

    Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) cost in India: USD 398 for ASQ members and USD 498 for non-members. 

    Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) cost in the USA: USD 398 for ASQ members and USD 498 for non-members. 

      Salary: IND/US

    Job Role

    Salary in India

    Salary in USA

    Quality Assurance Analyst

  • How does quality management work in practice?

    Quality management professionals fulfill many roles and responsibilities in real-world scenarios. From quality planning to implementing a quality management system standard, these professionals work hard toward constant quality improvement. 

    Continuous Improvement

    Fostering an environment of continuous growth and improvement is an important responsibility of quality management professionals. By implementing effective quality improvement methods and taking vital quality initiatives to increase customer satisfaction, these professionals promote operational excellence and find ways to deal with operational risks that often prevent growth and improvement.

    Evidence-Led

    Using factual data to make informed business decisions is essential in quality management. Evidence-led quality management uses statistical techniques to uncover trends, inefficiencies, or areas for improvement. Based on these analyses, a Quality Manager implements changes, designs improvements, or addresses issues. 

    Customer-Focus

    The customer is a major focus in quality management. From understanding customer needs and expectations to drawing insights from their feedback for continual improvements, customer-focus quality management is essential. 

    Cost-Management

    In quality management, cost management plays a significant role. The role involves identifying and reducing unnecessary quality assurance and control expenses. The managed costs include training and equipment maintenance, preventing poor quality, and dealing with failures like warranty claims, reworks, and returns.  

  • How to earn a quality management certification?

    Earning a quality management certification involves a series of steps. From choosing the right certification course to passing the certification examination, let’s understand the whole process step-by-step: 

    Choose A Quality Management Certification

    The initial and the most important step towards earning a quality management certification is choosing the right type of certification based on your requirements, experience, the goals of your business, and industry standards. You can opt for Lean Six Sigma certifications, Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) certifications, quality standards certifications, and many others. 

    Review The Enrollment Requirements

    When applying for a quality management certification, it is mandatory to fulfill the enrollment requirements. Even if most quality management courses do not require prior work experience, they ask for different qualifications. For instance, to pursue a diploma course in quality management, the minimum educational requirement is high school or equivalent. For a postgraduate certification, the minimum educational requirement is graduation. Similarly, some professional certifications may ask for degrees related to the topics covered in quality management certification. 

    Scan The Certification Outline

    The certification outline covers all the topics that are to be focused on, and it is this outline that helps determine whether the course covers what the learners are willing to learn and gain expertise in. 

    Start Studying For The Exam

    Preparation plays a vital role in earning a quality management certification. Two to three hours of self-study for up to three weeks can help pass the examination easily. 

    Take A Practice Test

    Practice tests are the best study resources often included with online certification courses. These tests help develop an idea of the pattern of the main exam and determine its difficulty level. Practice tests also help a lot in boosting confidence. 
     

    Pass The Exam

    Passing the examination is not challenging if your preparation is up to the mark. Specific quality management certifications like ASQ CMQ/OE require students to obtain a passing mark of 550 out of 750. 

    Maintain Your Quality Management Credential

    After successfully obtaining the certification, maintaining quality management credentials is a must. Maintaining credentials involves attending workshops, seminars, acquiring professional training, gaining work experience, etc.

  • What is quality management Training?

    Quality management training is a comprehensive program focusing on quality management skills and its core principles. Quality management training covers core topics like quality control and assurance, quality management principles, risk management, auditing, quality standards, process improvement, and many continual improvement methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean. 

    These training courses help understand the importance of quality management in an organization, how to implement, develop, and monitor quality management systems, enhance customer satisfaction and maintain a consistent quality of products and services, and more. These training programs help improve career prospects and fulfill various quality management roles that an organization highly values.

  • What are Quality management requirements?

    Quality management requirements refer to the regulations, standards, and processes of an organization that must be followed to meet a desired level of quality. These requirements are incorporated into Quality Management Systems or QMS, which works as a framework for continual development and progress. Quality management requirements include

    • Customer Satisfaction: This is one of the most crucial requirements of quality management and involves understanding customer needs, what customer expectations are, and how to deal with them. Customer satisfaction is pivotal in improving business processes, particularly their quality processes. 

    • Standard Compliance: An integral part of quality management is standard compliance which means complying with international quality standards like the ISO: 9001. This international standard complies with all quality management system frameworks. 

    • Auditing: Regular internal and external audits are for comprehending the effectiveness of quality management systems implemented by the Quality Managers. 

    • Continuous Improvement: Another integral part of quality management is continuous improvement that ensures the entire organization is abiding by the quality objectives, and as a result, there is an overall improved performance in the organization. Continuous improvement is the pathway to achieve long-term success. 

    • Process Approach: This means implementing a process-oriented approach in the organization to manage the day-to-day activities and other related resources. 

    • Risk Management: This involves identifying, mitigating, and assessing the risks involved with the quality of products and services. 

  • How to study quality management?

    Studying quality management is relatively easy as online, hybrid, and offline options are available for students. Students can pursue diploma degrees, professional training, and postgraduate courses focusing on core quality management areas. The best way to choose a quality management course is to opt for one that covers areas of quality management system QMS, quality improvement methods, and tools and helps acquire in-depth skills and knowledge often desired in a quality control professional. 

  • What is the best training for a quality manager?

    To become a skilled Quality Manager, the student must pursue a skill-based course that covers in-depth topics and concepts integral to the day-to-day operations of a quality management professional. The best quality manager courses to attend are:

  • Is quality management a good job?

    Yes, quality management is the best career path to choose. Quality management professionals enjoy a lucrative career, for they are highly demanded almost in every industry. They are always in high demand for banking, engineering and technology, manufacturing, textile, food, medicine, and other industries. 

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