Quality Assurance

This certificate program was developed in consultation with the Toronto Chapter of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and will appeal to those currently working in the field of Quality Assurance wishing to upgrade their knowledge and skills, as well as individuals considering entry level employment.

Quality professionals perform a variety of roles within a broad range of organizations from global manufacturing to healthcare, biomedical, hospital and educational systems, information technology, food processing and food safety, insurance and financial auditing, minerals processing and refining, software development and government regulatory inspection.

Quality Assurance is concerned with:

• improving processes and systems
• identifying and meeting customer needs
• reducing costs
• assuring high quality and value of products and services

This certificate will help in preparing to write the American Society of Quality's certification examinations such as Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), once qualified work experience is obtained.

Note: ASQ Certification, examination fees and examination schedules are determined by the ASQ and are not included in the course fees.

For more information on careers in the Quality Assurance field, please visit the ASQ website.
 

Entry Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.

To be successful in this program, students should:

1. have Grade 12 English and Mathematics or equivalent.
2. ensure they meet all individual course prerequisites.

You do not need to apply to begin this program. Start by ensuring you meet the admission requirements listed above and then register for the courses listed on the Curriculum page when they are offered.

Certificate Requirements

Core Courses

QAA110  Quality Concepts
QAA111  Computer Applications in Quality Assurance
QAA112  Statistical Methods of Quality Assurance
QAA113  Principles of Quality Assurance
QAA130  Quality Auditing I

Electives (Select 3)

QAA160Reliability
QAA161  Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
QAA163  Metrology: Quality Assurance
QAA180  Quality Strategy and Leadership
QAA190  Quality Management III
QAA230  Quality Management and Continuous Improvement 
QAA171  Introduction to Six Sigma

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.