The American Society for Quality (ASQ) has been the leading quality improvement organization in the United States for more than 50 years. Its members have initiated most of the quality methods used throughout the world, including statistical process control, quality cost measurement and control, total quality management, failure analysis, and zero defects. The American Society for Quality is an organization that covers a vast area in the quality field. There are a number of services such as training, certifications and publications in various areas of quality. No matter what your learning needs are or how you personally like to learn, ASQ has a fresh and comprehensive menu of programs offered in a variety of learning styles. The ASQ Education Team and Education and Training Board continually address your needs and feedback in order to provide materials to help further your career and bring value to your organization. ASQ's monthly Quality Progress has a circulation of 130,000. The magazine covers the latest developments in the quality field. Each issue includes articles on quality methods and philosophies, intended to educate and inspire quality practitioners. Portions of the magazine are available online at www.asq.org.
             Since 1968, nearly 80,000 certifications have been awarded to professionals through ASQ's programs. Forty countries offer ASQ's programs as their method for certification. ASQ conducts professional certification programs in ten different areas of expertise including quality engineers, quality managers, and software engineers, to name a few.
             Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the world's leading professional society supporting manufacturing education. Through its member programs, publications, expositions, and professional development resources, SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and helps keep manufacturing professionals up
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