Quality/Supervision Certificate

To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/quality-supervision-certificate/

Program Number: 97-623-3
Certificate
Campus: Fond du Lac, some courses are available online.
This program is not eligible for financial aid

Develop your quality management and leadership skills with the Quality/Supervision Certificate at Moraine Park.

About the Program

Perfect for working adults, the Quality/Supervision Certificate allows students to strengthen leadership and quality management skills by emphasizing principles of organization, leadership and quality control. The courses help current professionals move into a management role or excel in their current position. This certificate offers a flexible schedule with working adults in mind. Extensive out-of-class work is required.

What You'll Learn

A combination of the leadership development and quality management programs, students in the Quality/Supervision Certificate program learn the principles of organization, leading and quality control. Students are trained to apply various quality improvement tools. Graduates are prepared to confirm that products and services are compliant and meet ISO standards.

The credits in this certificate may be applied toward an associate of applied science degree should students continue their education.

Courses in this certificate can be customized for on-site company training.

Transfer Opportunities

Your academic journey can continue at a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree at Moraine Park and then apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Starting at MPTC makes completing a bachelor’s degree affordableaccessible and convenient. You can go anywhere as MPTC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities both in Wisconsin and throughout the country.

Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
 

Admission Process

Standard Admissions steps details

Credit for Prior Learning

Transform the skills and abilities developed through previous experience into college credit through MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning process. 

  • Transfer credit from other colleges/universities
  • Earn college credit for your military training and experience
  • Earn college credit via Advance Placement, CLEP, DANTES/DSST or MPTC Challenge Exams
  • Earn college credit from previous/current work and life experiences

Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.

Approximate Costs

Fees shown are 2023-2024 fees; 2024-2025 fees will be available as soon as they are approved.

Tuition

Occupational

  • $146.20 per credit (resident)
  • $219.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Associate of Arts/Associate of Science

  • $188.90 per credit (resident)
  • $283.35 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Student Fees

  • $4.50 minimum per course Material Fee
  • $12.50 per-credit Supplemental Fee for Undergraduate courses
  • $10 minimum per credit Online Course Fee (Fee suspended for 2023-2024)
  • $4.50 per term mandatory Student Accident Insurance Fee

Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.

Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
196-191 Supervision 3
196-192 Managing for Quality 3
623-106 Quality Tools 3
623-168 ISO 9001 and Auditing 2
804-107
College Mathematics
or College Algebra with Applications
3
 Credits14
 Total Credits14

Pathways 

Earn certificates, a technical diploma and an associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

Career Opportunities

Many people interested in this certificate are already employed in the field of quality management or supervisory management, or they are looking to move into a supervisory position within the quality or production areas. These classes provide formal education and networking opportunities for employed adults.