CERTIFIED QUALITY AUDITOR [CQA]

Description

The ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) credential is one of the most recognized certifications for professionals responsible for auditing, evaluating, and improving quality systems in regulated industries.

Valor’s accredited CQA preparation program is designed to equip participants with the full knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to pass the ASQ CQA exam and perform effective audits in pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and industrial environments.

This course follows the official ASQ CQA Body of Knowledge (BoK) and provides detailed training on audit principles, audit processes, quality systems, documentation review, corrective action evaluation, and compliance expectations.

Through hands-on examples, case studies, mock audits, and exam-style practice questions, trainees gain both theoretical understanding and real auditing experience, enabling them to add immediate value in their organizations.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the complete ASQ CQA Body of Knowledge
• Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on internal, supplier, and external audits
• Evaluate evidence, identify nonconformities, and verify corrective actions
• Audit QMS elements including documentation, change control, CAPA, and risk management
• Apply audit ethics, professionalism, and communication techniques
• Perform process-based and risk-based audits aligned with GMP / ISO standards
• Prepare confidently for the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor exam

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for quality and compliance professionals, including:

• Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists & Managers
• Regulators and inspectors.
• Internal & Supplier Auditors
• GMP Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Staff
• Quality Control Supervisors
• Production & Operations Personnel involved in compliance
• Engineers & Technicians transitioning into auditing roles
• Consultants and Freelancers who perform audits for clients
• Anyone seeking a prestigious ASQ credential to advance their career in quality and compliance

Key Takeaways

• Flexible Attendance Options – Join in-person at VALOR or virtually through our live interactive platform.
• Recorded Sessions – Enjoy limited access to recordings for three months after course completion for review and reinforcement.
• Repeat for Free – Participants may re-attend inperson any future round of the same course at no additional cost.
• Accredited Certificate – Receive a QR-coded certificate for authenticity verification and professional recognition.
• Comprehensive Resources – Access digital materials, trainer support, and post-course assessments through VALOR’s e-learning platform. 

Course Topics:

I. Auditing Fundamentals 

II. Audit Process 

III. Auditor Competencies

IV. Audit Program Management and Business Applications 

V. Quality Tools and Techniques

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