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Open-book exam

Open book doesn't mean easy. It means you need a strategy.

The CMQ/OE lets you bring references — but with up to 180 questions in 4.5 hours spanning leadership, strategy, quality tools and supply chain, candidates who only plan to "look it up" run out of time.

This course builds real comprehension across the whole management BoK, and the downloadable, BoK-organised slides become your fast, exam-day reference.

Under the clock
165scored questions to answer
4.5 hrstotal appointment time
31 / 165questions are Quality Management Tools — the heaviest section
Sound familiar?

Four challenges every CMQ/OE candidate faces

This course is built to solve all four.

01

Seven broad sections span the whole organization

Leadership, strategy, management methods, quality tools, customer focus, supply chain, and training — wider than any single technical role. Knowing where exam weight falls is hard without a structured guide.

02

Quality Management Tools carries the most questions

With 31 questions, this section spans the seven tools, lean, DMAIC/8D/FMEA, statistics and process capability. Recognising the tools is not enough — you must apply them.

03

No explanations for wrong answers

Knowing you got it wrong is not enough. You need to understand why the correct answer is right — especially for the higher-order questions that test judgment, not recall.

04

Open book still runs on the clock

180 questions in 4.5 hours means an unfamiliar, disorganised reference costs you the exam. You need depth and a navigable, pre-built reference.

What you'll master

Complete Body of Knowledge coverage

Mapped directly to all seven sections of the CMQ/OE Body of Knowledge.

Apply leadership principles, organizational design, and change management to lead teams
Develop and deploy strategic plans using SWOT/PESTLE, stakeholder analysis, and performance measures
Apply management principles, financial tools, and project management methods (CPM, PERT, WBS)
Use the seven quality tools, lean tools, and improvement methods such as DMAIC, 8D, and FMEA
Apply statistical analysis, measurement systems analysis, and process capability studies
Build customer-focused systems using voice of the customer (VOC), QFD, and retention strategies
Manage supplier selection, risk, performance monitoring, and certification programs
Develop training plans, conduct needs analyses, and evaluate training effectiveness
Apply the ASQ Code of Ethics and business governance principles in management decisions
Pass all seven sections of the CMQ/OE Body of Knowledge at the required cognitive levels
About the exam

Know exactly what you're preparing for

The ASQ CMQ/OE is a computer-delivered, open-book, multiple-choice exam.

180
Total questions (165 scored · 15 unscored)
4.5 hrs
Total appointment · computer delivered
Open
Book exam · bring your own references
7
BoK sections · all covered here
Course curriculum

Seven sections. Complete coverage.

Every topic in the CMQ/OE Body of Knowledge — with video lessons, quizzes, and worked explanations.

I

Leadership

28 exam questions
Organizational structures and hierarchical design
Leadership and management roles, responsibilities, change management
Teams and team processes: types, stages, performance evaluation
Business governance, ethics, and the ASQ Code of Ethics
II

Strategic Plan Development & Deployment

23 exam questions
Strategic planning models: mission, vision, and values
Environment analysis: SWOT, PESTLE, stakeholder and market analysis
Plan deployment: tactical plans and resource allocation
Organizational performance measurement
III

Management Elements & Methods

26 exam questions
Management principles, theories, styles; HR and knowledge management
Financial management: ROI, ROA, NPV, IRR, and budgeting
Communication across global teams
Project management: CPM, Gantt, PERT, WBS
Quality philosophies (Deming, Juran, Crosby)
IV

Quality Management Tools

31 exam questions
Seven classic quality and management/planning tools
Improvement tools: DMAIC, 8D, CAPA, A3, FMEA
Lean tools: 5S, JIT, kanban, VSM, poka-yoke
Statistical analysis, MSA, and process capability (Cp, Cpk)
Cost of quality and reliability
V

Customer-Focused Organizations

22 exam questions
Customer identification and segmentation
Customer relationship management: VOC and QFD
Satisfaction, loyalty, and retention strategies
Managing diverse customer requirements
VI

Supply Chain Management

19 exam questions
Supplier selection, approval, and classification
Supplier risk management and communications
Performance monitoring and improvement programs
Certification, partnerships, and incoming acceptance
VII

Training & Development

16 exam questions
Training plans aligned with strategy
Training needs analysis: surveys, gap analysis, skill matrices
Materials, development, and delivery methods
Training effectiveness and evaluation
Everything included

A complete learning system

Six formats to help you understand, remember, and apply the material.

Video Lessons

Clear, focused lessons covering every topic across all seven BoK sections.

Exam-Style Quiz Sets

Multiple MCQ sets per section, written at the cognitive levels the exam demands — including scenario questions.

Answer Explanations

Detailed explanation sheets for every quiz. Understand exactly why each correct answer is right.

Downloadable Slides

All slides downloadable and print-ready — your organised, BoK-structured reference.

Certificate + 25 PDUs

A Quality Gurus Inc. certificate worth 25.0 PMI PDUs on completing the course and assessments.

Student Community

Ask questions on any topic and get answers from peers and the instructor.

Who it's for

You're in the right place if…

Quality managers and directors

You lead quality functions and strategy and want the most recognised management-level credential in the profession.

Quality engineers moving into management

You have a strong technical foundation and are ready to build the leadership, strategy, and business skills the CMQ/OE validates.

Operational excellence leaders

You drive continuous improvement, strategy deployment, and customer-focused initiatives across the organization.

Aspiring quality leaders

You are targeting a senior quality or operations role and want a structured, exam-focused path to get there.

Exam re-takers

You have attempted the CMQ/OE before and need a more structured, practice-focused approach to pass next time.

Anyone leading quality systems

Certification or not, this is a complete, practical grounding in quality leadership and management.

Your instructor

Sandeep Kumar

Founder, Quality Gurus Inc. · ASQ Certified Quality Professional

Sandeep Kumar
ASQ Certified — CQE, CMQ/OE, CSSBB & more
40+ years of industry experience
350,000+ students across all courses
Top-rated quality instructor

Sandeep is an engineer, quality-management expert, and educator with over 40 years of hands-on experience in quality assurance and process improvement across multiple industries.

He holds multiple ASQ certifications and has trained over 350,000 students globally. His teaching philosophy: clear explanations, real-world examples, and exam-focused practice.

Even the broadest management topics — strategic deployment, financial measures, supply-chain quality — are taught with clear, step-by-step reasoning.

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“The coverage of strategic planning, financial management, and quality tools was exactly the management-level depth I needed. The answer explanations were invaluable.”

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the eligibility requirements for the CMQ/OE?
ASQ requires 10 years of experience in areas of the CMQ/OE BoK, with at least 5 in a decision-making position. A degree can waive part of the requirement (up to 5 years for a master's or doctorate). Full details are on the ASQ website.
Is the CMQ/OE an open-book exam?
Yes. You bring your own reference materials. But with up to 180 questions in 4.5 hours, relying on looking things up is not viable. This course builds deep comprehension and the slides serve as a fast, exam-day reference.
Which BoK version does this course cover?
The course covers all seven sections of the current CMQ/OE Body of Knowledge: Leadership, Strategy, Management Elements, Quality Tools, Customer Focus, Supply Chain, and Training.
Do I earn PDUs and a certificate?
Yes. On completion you receive a verified Quality Gurus Inc. certificate worth 25.0 pre-approved PMI PDUs at no additional cost. Quality Gurus Inc. is a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP #6034).
How long will I have access?
You receive 365 days of full access to all course content, including every update during that period.
Are the practice questions similar to the real exam?
Yes. All questions are written at the cognitive levels specified in the CMQ/OE BoK, including scenario-based questions that mirror the real exam across leadership, strategy, quality tools, customer focus, supply chain, and training.

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