Certified Quality Inspector Course

Quality Inspector Certification - CQI

Fee: $339*
ASQ Members: $189* (Save $150--Join Now!)
Retakes: $129* (no discounts)

The Certified Quality Inspector is an inspector who, in support of and under the direction of quality engineers, supervisors, or technicians, can use the proven techniques included in the body of knowledge. Under professional direction, the Quality Inspector evaluates hardware documentation, performs laboratory procedures, inspects products, measures process performance, records data and prepares formal reports.

1. Is this the right certification for you?
Understand the requirements and exam specifics for a Quality Inspector.

2. Prepare for the exam.
Review the Body of Knowledge and references. Take advantage of the study guide and sample exams. See what training and books ASQ has to offer. - Note: 4 hours allowed to write the exam. 

3. Choose an exam date.
Find the best date and location that works for you. (Note the application deadlines for each exam date.)

4. Apply for certification.
ASQ offers several ways to apply. Have your résumé and credit card ready.

NOTE: The Quality Inspector Certification has no recertification requirements. It is a lifetime certification.

Download the Quality Inspector Certification Brochure (PDF, 219 KB)

*$50 of your fee is an application fee, and is not refundable

Inspector Training - Final Inspection, CNC Program Verification and Mylar Verification Course

Course Content

  • WI-015-116 Final Inspection and Part Mark Flow - WI-015-116 has now been archived. 
  • WI-016-13 Packaging, Handling, and Storage of Aircraft Parts
  • VPS 16.03 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Skins & Quiz
  • VPS 16.15 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Interior Decorative Parts & Quiz
  • VPS 16.23 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Parts & Quiz
  • VAPS 152-003 Protective Packaging of Machined Parts
  • VAPS 152-007 Protection and Handling of Parts During Fabrication and Storage
  • VAPS 152-013 Handling and Protection of Aluminum Skin Materials
  • PPS 16.03 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Skins
  • PPS 16.15 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Interior Decorative Parts
  • PPS 16.23 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Parts

Inspector Training - First Article Inspection Course

Course Content

  • WI-015-02 Production - First Article Inspection
  • WI-015-216 Net-Inspect user Management.
  • WI-015-217 Completing a First Article Inspection in Net Inspect
  • WI-015-218 Completing a Form 1 in Net-Inspect
  • WI-015-219 Completing a Form 2 in Net-Inspect
  • WI-015-220 Completing a Form 3 in Net-Inspect

Inspector Training - General Fabrication Course


Inspector Training - Hardness & Conductivity and Raw Material Inspection Course

Course Content

  • VPS 20.07 Electrical Conductivity Testing of Aluminum Alloys
  • VPS 20.08 Hardness Testing of Metals
  • VPS 30.01 Heat Treatment of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
  • VPS 30.03 Heat Treatment and Control of 2024 (DD) Rivets
  • VPS 30.04 Steel Heat Treatment - Carbon and Low Alloy Steels
  • VAPS 168-013 Hardness and Electrical Conductivity Testing of Metals
  • VAPS 168-007 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys
  • PPS 20.07 Electrical Conductivity Testing of Aluminum Alloys
  • PPS 20.08 Hardness Testing of Metals
  • PPS 30.01 Heat Treatment of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
  • PPS 30.04 Steel Heat Treatment - Carbon and Low Alloy Steels
  • BPS 4139 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys
  • BPS 4453 Conductivity Inspection of Wrought Aluminum Alloys to Determine Heat Treat Condition
  • BPS 4467 Hardness Testing and Requirements of Metals
  • ASTM E18 Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
  • WI-015-171 Hardness Testing of Metals
  • WI-015-172 Electrical Conductivity Testing of Aluminum Alloys
  • WI-015-37 Hardness Testing Equipment Daily Inspector Calibration
  • WI-015-62 Process Testing (Testing & Reporting of Test Coupons)
  • WI-011-13 Incoming Inspection

Inspector Training - Incoming Inspection PO's Course

Course Content

  • WI-011-13 Incoming Inspection
  • WI-015-02 Production - First Article Inspection
  • QD-010-1 Approved Vendor List (AVL)
  • QD-010-06 Amphibious Aircraft - Approved Vendor List (AVL)
  • QD-007 Engineering Material Control Manual (EMCM)
  • WI-016-13 Packaging, Handling and Storage of Aircraft Parts
  • VPS 16.03 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Skins
  • VPS 16.15 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Interior Decorative Parts
  • VPS 16.23 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Parts
  • VAPS 152-003 Protective Packaging of Machined Parts
  • VAPS 152-007 Protection and Handling of Parts During Fabrication and Storage
  • VAPS 152-013 Handling and Protection of Aluminum Skin Materials
  • PPS 16.03 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Skins & Quiz
  • PPS 16.15 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Interior Decorative Parts & Quiz
  • PPS 16.23 Handling and Protection of Aircraft Parts & Quiz

Inspector Training - Initial General Training Course

Course Content

  • QM-001 Quality Manual
  • WI-011-25 Prevention of Counterfeit Parts
  • WI-015-01 Production - Inspection
  • WI-015-48 SDR Process
  • WI-015-160 Inspection Plans
  • WI-018-01 Nonconformance Management - Internal NCR
  • WI-018-06 Segregation of Nonconforming Product
  • SOP-018 Nonconformance Management





Inspector Training - Paint and Plate Course

Course Content

  • VPS 31.05 Surface Treatment of Corrosion Resistant Steel
  • VAPS 180-015 Passivation of Corrosion Resistant Steel
  • PPS 31.05 Surface Treatment of Corrosion Resistant Steel (C9)
  • BPS 4007 Passivation
  • VPS 32.01 Chemical Conversion Coating of Aluminum and Titanium Alloys by Immersion
  • VPS 32.02 Manual Application of Chemical Conversion Coatings
  • VPS 32.35 Chemical Conversion Coating for Low Electrical Resistance (C10)
  • VAPS 160-020 Chemical Conversion Treatment for Aluminum Alloys
  • VAPS 160-040 Conductive Chemical Conversion Treatment for Aluminum Alloys
  • PPS 32.01 Chemical Conversion Coating of Aluminum and Titanium Alloys by Immersion (C1)
  • BPS 4182 Chemical Film Treatment
  • VPS 32.03 Chromic Acid Anodizing
  • PPS 32.03 Chromic Acid Anodizing (A1)
  • VPS 21.03 Priming, Sealing & Repair of Integral Fuel Tanks
  • VPS 34.08 Application of Epoxy-Polyamide Primer (F19 and F45)
  • VAPS 138-043 Application of Fluid Resistant Primer
  • VAPS 138-044 Application of Fluid Resistant Enamels and Decorative Topcoats
  • VAPS 157-026 Spray Application of VAMS 565-010 Integral Fuel Tank Coating
  • PPS 21.03 Priming, Sealing & Repair of Integral Fuel Tanks
  • PPS 34.08 Application of Epoxy-Polyamide Primer (F19 and F45)
  • BPS 4427 Application of Epoxy Enamel
  • BPS 4451 Application of Epoxy Primer
  • BPS 4464 Application of Polyurethane Coating
  • WI-015-62 Process Testing (Testing & Reporting of Test Coupons)
  • WI-015-84 De-Oxidizer Etch Rate Determination
  • WI-015-86 Adhesion Tape Testing
  • WI-015-87 Resistivity Testing
  • WI-015-88 Impact Testing
  • WI-015-109 Paint Thickness Measurement

Inspector Training - Pipe Inspection Course

Course Content

  • VPS 6.01 Fabrication of Rigid Fluid Lines
  • VPS 6.04 Identification of Fluid System Lines
  • VAPS 174-002 Fabrication of Plumbing Lines
  • PPS 6.01 Fabrication of Rigid Fluid Lines
  • PPS 6.04 Identification of Fluid system Lines
  • BPS 4149 Tubing, Aircraft, Fluid, Fabrications, and Installation


Inspector Training - Weld Inspection Course

Course Content

  • VPS 37.03 Fusion Welding of Aluminum Alloys Using the MIG Or TIG Method
  • VPS 37.04 Fusion Welding of Ferrous and Nickel Alloys
  • VPS 37.06 Testing and Certification of Aircraft Fusion Welders
  • VPS 37.07 Brazing Processes
  • VPS 37.09 Special Welding Procedure
  • VPS 37.10 Requirements for Fusion Welds
  • VAPS 172-034 Fusion Welding 
  • PPS 37.03 Fusion Welding of Aluminum Alloys
  • PPS 37.04 Fusion Welding of Ferrous and Nickel Alloys
  • PPS 37.06 Testing and Certification of Aircraft Fusion Welders
  • PPS 37.10 Requirements for Fusion Welds
  • WI-015-236 Testing and Qualification of Aerospace Welders