Process Quality Engineering
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Waterloo |
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| Type | Graduate Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1325 |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,240 per year The fees shown here are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. The above fee includes tuition (CA$14,500), health insurance and ancillary fees. Please REVIEW the Conestoga College`s refund & withdrawal policy. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess:
Note: Applicants not meeting the credential requirement must submit a resume including references outlining related work experience. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, you must be from an English speaking country or, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
If your IELTS/TOEFL score does not meet the minimum English language requirement for direct entry, you may choose to enter Conestoga’s English for Academic Studies – EAS program. |
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Overview
This advanced-level graduate certificate program provides individuals with the knowledge and techniques to improve the delivery and quality of products and services. The material that is taught in this program can be applied within any area of an organization. The focus of this program is on the achievement of performance excellence through the use of modern quality improvement methods. The program develops the skills required to perform process quality roles in a broad range of organizations and sectors.
The program content aligns favourably with selected American Society of Quality’s (ASQ) Bodies of Knowledge. This program is non-industry specific as it provides the proficiencies demanded by organizations in today’s market place.
Career opportunities
On completion of the program, the graduate will understand the role of modern quality techniques in creating value in an organization and will be able to apply the proper techniques and procedures to solve problems and enhance the quality of goods and services, to eliminate waste and to reduce the incidence of defects. Many of the graduates from the PQE program have found opportunities in various manufacturing/service sectors such as:
- aerospace and defence
- automotive
- custom manufacturing
- high volume processing (e.g., the dairy industry)
- capital goods manufacturing
- finance