QualCert Certified Quality Assurance Professional (CQAP) develops practical knowledge of quality assurance, QMS, quality tools, SPC, auditing, and legal-ethical requirements for improving organizat...
The official QualCert CQAP qualification is a structured 36-credit certification delivered through approved training centres, combining six mandatory units with assignment-based assessment and quality-assured verification.
36 credits qualification
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 360
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 180
6 mandatory units
6 mandatory assignments
Internal and external quality assurance
The QualCert Certified Quality Assurance Professional (CQAP) is designed to build professional capability in quality assurance across product and service environments. The qualification covers core quality assurance concepts, quality management systems, quality tools, statistical process control, auditing practices, and legal and ethical requirements relevant to quality functions.
Structured professional QA qualification
Suitable across multiple industries
Covers both systems and tools
Supports auditing and compliance capability
Builds practical improvement skills
Delivered via approved training centres
The official learning outcomes focus on developing practical understanding of quality assurance principles, systems, tools, statistical control methods, auditing practices, and legal-ethical responsibilities.
Understand the fundamentals of quality assurance and its role in ensuring product and service quality
Develop an understanding of the components and structure of Quality Management Systems, including standards such as ISO 9001
Master essential quality tools and techniques used for problem-solving, process analysis, and improvement
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Statistical Process Control and how to interpret data for quality decisions
Understand the principles, objectives, and practical steps involved in planning, conducting, and reporting quality audits
Understand legal, regulatory, compliance, and ethical considerations affecting quality assurance practice
QualCert identifies this course as suitable for professionals involved in quality management, compliance, process improvement, and operations, as well as individuals seeking to enter the quality field.
Quality assurance professionals
Quality control specialists
Project managers
Process improvement specialists
Regulatory compliance officers
Aspiring quality professionals
The official entry profile is accessible and intended for adult learners with basic academic preparation and sufficient English proficiency to engage with course materials and assessment.
Minimum age of 18, high school diploma or equivalent, and English language proficiency
Prior quality assurance experience is beneficial but not mandatory
QualCert states that this qualification is assessed through mandatory assignments that are reviewed by qualified assessors and verified through internal and external quality assurance processes.
6 mandatory assignments
Assignments assess understanding and practical application across essential areas
Each assignment is reviewed and marked by a qualified assessor with feedback provided
Certification is awarded only after successful completion of all assignments and verification requirements
The official course overview highlights career advancement in quality assurance and quality management, with progression into roles involving audits, compliance, process improvement, and quality leadership.
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Auditor
Compliance Officer
Quality management and process improvement roles
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