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

1. Management Quality Certifications

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

Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)

2. Foundational Quality Certifications

Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA)

Inspector And Technician Quality Certifications

Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)

Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)

Requirements:

Certified Quality Technician (CQT)

Six Sigma Quality Certifications

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)

Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB)

Certified Master Black Belt (CMBB)

Auditing Quality Certifications

Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA)

Certified Medical Device Auditor (CMDA)

Requirements:

Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (CPGP)

Requirements:

Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

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

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