Everything You Need to Pass the CQE Exam — Completely Free

Preparing for the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) exam doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

I’ve created these free study resources to help you learn faster, study smarter, and walk into exam day with confidence.

Whether you’re just getting started or reviewing the toughest statistical concepts, you’ll find practical study guides, video lessons, practice exams, cheat sheets, templates, and downloadable resources below.

Simply click the resource you’d like, enter your email address, and I’ll send it directly to your inbox.

1. Free Study Resource

The best place to start if you’re studying for the CQE exam.

If you’re not sure what to study, how to study, or where to begin, this guide was created for you.

Inside you’ll discover proven study strategies, my recommended study plan, daily study habits, the official CQE Body of Knowledge, recommended references, links to my most helpful YouTube videos, additional free resources, and much more.

Think of this as your roadmap for passing the CQE exam.

Inside you’ll find:

• Recommended study plan
• Daily study strategies
• Body of Knowledge guide
• Top YouTube lessons
• Practice exam recommendations
• Additional free resources
• My favorite CQE study tips

Perfect for: Anyone beginning their CQE journey.

2. CQE Formula Cheat Sheet

Every important equation in one place.

Stop flipping through textbooks trying to find formulas.

This downloadable cheat sheet organizes virtually every equation you’ll need throughout the CQE Body of Knowledge into one easy-to-reference guide.

It’s perfect while studying, reviewing practice exams, or refreshing your memory before exam day.

Includes equations covering:

• Probability
• Statistics
• Hypothesis Testing
• Process Capability
• Reliability
• Sampling
• Control Charts
• Design of Experiments
• And much more

This is an amazing resource on exam day to help you save time and frustration.

3. Top 10 Topics on the CQE Exam (Free Course)

If you only study one free resource, make it this one.

Some topics appear on the CQE exam far more often than others.

In this free video course, I walk through the ten concepts that every CQE candidate should master before exam day.

Each lesson includes:

• Video lessons
• Downloadable notes
• Practice quizzes
• Extra practice problems
• Printable study materials

4. Statistics Practice Exam

Test your statistical knowledge before the real exam.

Statistics is one of the most heavily tested—and most challenging—sections of the CQE exam.

This practice exam focuses exclusively on statistical concepts and calculations, giving you an opportunity to identify weak areas before test day.

Includes questions covering:

• Probability
• Hypothesis Testing
• Confidence Intervals
• Control Charts
• Process Capability
• Sampling
• Regression
• Design of Experiments

This will help you greatly increase your confidence around statistics!

5. A 32-Question CQE Practice Exam

A realistic mix of questions across the CQE Body of Knowledge.

This practice exam includes questions from multiple knowledge areas, making it an excellent way to measure your overall exam readiness.

Use it as a benchmark during your studies to identify which subjects deserve additional review.

Perfect for: Measuring your overall CQE progress.

6.A 40-Question CQE Practice Exam

Challenge yourself with an even larger exam experience.

This comprehensive mixed practice exam includes questions spanning the entire CQE Body of Knowledge.

It’s designed to simulate the variety you’ll experience on the actual certification exam while exposing you to a broad range of concepts.

Perfect for: Final exam preparation.

7. The OEE Toolkit

Everything you need to calculate and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

Whether you’re new to OEE or actively improving manufacturing performance, this toolkit gives you practical resources you can begin using immediately.

You’ll receive templates, calculators, guides, and practice material designed to help you understand and apply OEE in the real world.

Includes:

• OEE Field Guide
• OEE Calculator
• Data Collection Spreadsheet
• Analysis Template
• Practice Questions
• Step-by-step examples

Perfect for: Manufacturing engineers, process engineers, and continuous improvement professionals.

8. The FMEA Toolkit

Learn Failure Mode and Effects Analysis with practical tools you can actually use.

FMEA is one of the most valuable risk management tools in quality engineering.

This free toolkit helps you learn the methodology while providing templates and examples you can immediately apply at work.

Includes:

• FMEA Template
• Step-by-step Field Guide
• Practice Questions
• Example FMEAs
• Risk assessment tips

Perfect for: Anyone responsible for risk management, validation, CAPA, design, or quality engineering.

Which Resource Should You Start With?

If you’re brand new to the CQE exam, I recommend starting with these resources in order:

1. CQE Academy Free Study Resource
2. Top 10 Topics Free Course
3. CQE Formula Cheat Sheet
4. Statistics Practice Exam
5. 32-Question Practice Exam
6. 40-Question Practice Exam

Then, if you’re interested in specialized quality tools, explore the OEE Toolkit and FMEA Toolkit.

Happy studying!

— Andy Robertson
Your Guide to Certification