Construction Quality Manager Certification (CCQM)
WHO SHOULD CERTIFY?
The Certified Construction Quality Manager (CCQM) is a professional who ensures construction projects adhere to rigorous quality standards throughout their lifecycle. A Certified Construction Quality Manager oversees contract development, strategic quality planning, resource management, the design process, required documentation, and project closure. They apply principles of quality control, team building, project management best practices, risk management, environmental and social governance, and safety management to enhance construction project quality and achieve planned outcomes. Additionally, the Certified Construction Quality Manager utilizes statistical methods and quality tools to analyze and improve construction processes, ensuring that the final deliverables meet all stakeholder expectations and industry and quality standards.
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REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
- 8 Years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Construction Quality Manager Certification Body of Knowledge.
- 3 Years of on-the-job experience must be in a “Decision-making” position.
- Candidates must have worked in a full-time, paid role.
EDUCATION
Candidates who have completed a degree from a college, university or technical school will have part of the eight-year experience requirement waived, as follows (only one of these waivers may be claimed):
- Diploma from a technical or trade school — one year waived
- Associate degree — two year waived
- Bachelor’s degree — four years waived
- Master’s or doctorate — five years waived
PREPARE FOR THE EXAM
You can apply for certification exam whenever you are prepared for the exam. You need to purchase the study material on your own.
For material – you can refer our US website (www.asq.org)
EXAM DETAILS
Each certification candidate is required to pass an examination that consists of multiple-choice questions that measure comprehension of the Body of Knowledge.
Computer Delivered – The CCT examination is a one-part, 135- multiple choice question exam, and is offered in English only. 125 questions are scored and 10 are unscored. Total appointment time is four-and-a-half-hours, exam time is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
All examinations are open book. Each participant must bring his or her own reference materials.
For more information about examination delivery options, including online, remote proctored examination.
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
The topics in this Body of Knowledge include subtext explanations and the cognitive level at which the questions will be written. This information will provide useful guidance for both the Exam Development Committee and the candidate preparing to take the exam.
The subtext is not intended to limit the subject matter or be all-inclusive of that material that will be covered in the exam. It is meant to clarify the type of content that will be included on the exam. The descriptor in parentheses at the end of each entry refers to the maximum cognitive level at which the topic will be tested. A complete description of cognitive levels is provided at the end of this document.
Download the Certified Construction Quality Manager Body of Knowledge
WHAT HAPPENS IF I PASS/FAIL
PASS
If taking the exam CBT you will get your result immediately after submitting the exam. Within 3-5 business days you will receive an email confirming the result. ASQ will also send you a separate email with details on how-to claim your digital certificate and badge through the Accredible platform.
ASQ communicates exam results for exams with updated or new Bodies of Knowledge (pilot exams) within five weeks.
FAIL
If you do not pass your CBT exam you will receive a summary of your performance via email within 3-5 business days from your initial exam. For 2 years from your previous attempt you can apply at a significantly reduced “retake rate”
