Exam Dates
Please check exam dates & deadlines carefully as we will not make exceptions for late applications. All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. US CST on the date specified.
Computer-Based Testing Dates
ASQ certification examinations are delivered by ASQ's testing partner, Prometric. The examination scheduling instructions in your eligibility letter will direct you to a section of Prometric's website, where you can select and schedule your examination date and location.
The Certified Master Black Belt (CMBB) certification exam is available twice a year, in the July & November testing windows.
Odd-month Exams |
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| Testing Window | Application Deadline |
| July 1 - 31, 2024 | Deadline Passed |
| September 1 - 30, 2024 | August 11, 2024 |
| * November 1 - 30, 2024 | October 13, 2024 |
| * January 1 - 31, 2025 | December 8, 2024 |
| *Please note: The new 2024 CQT Body of Knowledge will pilot during the November 2024 testing window & the 2025 CRE Body of Knowledge will pilot during the January 2025 testing window. | |
Even-month Exams |
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| Testing Window | Application Deadline |
| August 1 - 31, 2024 | Deadline Passed |
| October 1 - 31, 2024 | September 8, 2024 |
| *December 1 - 31, 2024 | November 10, 2024 |
| February 1 - 28, 2025 | January 12, 2025 |
| *Please note: The new 2024 CCT Body of Knowledge will pilot during the December 2024 testing window & the 2025 CCQM Body of Knowledge will pilot during the February 2025 window. | |
Translated Exams (Languages & Locations)
| Language | Locations | Exams Offered |
| Korean | Seoul | CRE, CQE |
| Mandarin | *Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Ningbo, Xi'An | CSSGB, CSSBB, CQE, CMQ/OE, CRE |
Translated exams are offered via paper-based testing (PBT) only. For more information about the application process, please see our Apply page, which features details about the PBT process.
*Mandarin Paper-Based exam locations are subject to demand. Candidates may need to reschedule to the next exam date or sit for an exam at a different location if minimum registration requirements are not met. For more information about Mandarin Paper-based exams, please view Prometric's China PBT page.
Translated Exam Testing Dates
Republic of Korea |
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| Exam Date | Application Deadline |
| December 9, 2023 | Deadline Passed |
| June 8, 2024 | April 24, 2024 |
| December 14, 2024 | October 30, 2024 |
Mandarin Exams in China |
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| Exam Date | Application Deadline |
| December 9, 2023 | Deadline Passed |
| June 8, 2024 | April 24, 2024 |
| December 14, 2024 | October 30, 2024 |
Mandarin exams in China are administered by our testing partner Prometric. Candidates will receive an eligibility ID via email, 1-2 days after their application is approved, and will be required to schedule their exam date and location with Prometric by the ‘Scheduling Deadline’. For more information about Mandarin Paper-based exams, please view Prometric's China PBT page.