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Quality Management Systems (QMS) training transforms a standard from a manual on a shelf into a competitive advantage by ensuring every employee understands how their specific role impacts product quality and customer satisfaction. A well-structured quality management system reduces costly waste, streamlines operations through standardized processes and builds the institutional discipline required to win and retain business.

Whether you need to train your team or require hands-on support to close system gaps, our end-to-end training programs, coaching and audit services are designed to streamline your journey toward a robust Quality Management System.

ISO 9001
ISO 9001

We provide a comprehensive path to compliance through our ISO 9001 overview and internal auditor training, complemented by expert technical assistance and professional internal auditing services to ensure you are fully prepared for certification.

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ISO 9001 Overview

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The ISO 9001 Overview training equips organizations with the knowledge, tools, and roadmap needed to build an effective Quality Management System and confidently prepare for ISO 9001 certification.

Participants will:

  • Understand the structure, intent and requirements of ISO 9001 and how they apply to their organization
  • Identify gaps between current practices and ISO 9001 requirements through a practical readiness assessment
  • Develop a clear, step-by-step roadmap to achieve certification, including documentation and process needs
  • Learn how to implement and maintain a compliant Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of ISO 9001 and the Quality Management System (QMS) framework
  • ISO 9001 clauses, requirements and documentation expectations
  • Process mapping, risk-based thinking and performance measurement
  • Internal audits, management review and continual improvement
  • Certification readiness, audit preparation and next steps to registration
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Coaching:

    Customized coaching is available

    Recommended For:

    Quality managers, operations leaders, process owners, and cross-functional team members who are responsible for implementing, managing or preparing their organization for ISO 9001 certification—and for any organization seeking to improve consistency, efficiency and customer satisfaction through a structured Quality Management System.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training

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    The ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training prepares participants to plan, conduct, and report effective internal audits that strengthen their Quality Management System and ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.

    Participants will:

  • Understand ISO 9001 requirements and how they apply during an internal audit.
    Learn how to plan, conduct and document effective internal audits.
  • Learn how to plan, conduct, and document effective internal audits
  • Develop the skills to identify nonconformities, risks and improvement opportunities
  • Gain confidence in interviewing, evidence gathering and audit reporting
  • Topics covered:

  • ISO 9001 requirements and the role of internal audits in a Quality Management System
  • Audit planning, preparation and audit program management
  • Conducting audits: interviewing, evidence collection and objective evaluation
  • Reporting findings, corrective actions and continual improvement
  • Audit follow-up, root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions
  • Duration:

    14-16 Hours | 2 Days

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Quality professionals, supervisors, managers and cross-functional team members who are responsible for conducting or supporting internal audits, maintaining ISO 9001 compliance and driving continual improvement within their organization.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 9001 Technical Assistance

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    ISO 9001 Technical Assistance service provides expert guidance and hands-on support to help organizations implement, maintain and optimize their Quality Management System for certification success and operational excellence.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person assistance

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 9001 Internal Audit Services

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    Let our experts handle your ISO 9001 internal audits, giving you an objective perspective on your processes while you focus on running the business.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    On-site, in-person audit service

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    AS9100 Aerospace
    AS9100 Aerospace

    AS9100 training, combining foundational Overview and Internal Auditor training with expert coaching, technical assistance and professional internal audit services, streamlines your path to aerospace certification. Whether you need to build internal expertise or require hands-on support to close system gaps, our end-to-end approach ensures your organization is fully prepared for the rigors of the aerospace industry.

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    AS9100 Overview

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    AS9100 Overview training is a foundational course designed to help your team navigate complex industry requirements before starting the certification process.

    Participants will:

  • Decode AS9100 Requirements: Gain a clear understanding of the aerospace-specific clauses and how they differ from standard quality systems
  • Master Risk & Safety: Learn to implement critical controls for operational risk, product safety and counterfeit parts prevention
  • Identify System Gaps: Develop the skills to evaluate your current processes against aerospace standards to ensure certification readiness
  • Align Internal Processes: Understand how to integrate AS9100 requirements into your daily workflow without compromising efficiency
  • Prepare for the Audit: Build the confidence and technical knowledge needed to navigate a successful third-party certification audit
  • Topics covered:

  • AS9100 Structure: Understanding the specific aerospace additions to the ISO 9001 framework
  • Risk & Product Safety: Navigating the requirements for operational risk management and aerospace safety
  • Supply Chain Integrity: Strategies for counterfeit parts prevention and enhanced supplier controls
  • Operational Controls: Mastering configuration management, traceability and product realization
  • Certification Roadmap: Preparing for the Stage 1 and 2 audit process
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Coaching:

    Customized coaching is available

    Recommended For:

    Aerospace leadership, quality managers and implementation teams preparing for AS9100 certification.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    AS9100 Internal Auditor Training

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    AS9100 Internal Auditor training provides the practical tools needed to conduct thorough internal audits, ensuring your organization is confident and fully prepared for the road to certification.

    Participants will:

  • Master Auditing Techniques: Learn the professional principles and practices for conducting effective internal audits
  • Identify System Gaps: Develop the skills to spot nonconformities and system weaknesses against AS9100 requirements
  • Apply Aerospace Controls: Understand how to audit critical industry-specific areas, such as product safety and counterfeit parts prevention
  • Report Actionable Findings: Document and present audit results that drive continuous improvement
  • Drive Audit Readiness: Build the confidence to ensure your Quality Management System (QMS) is prepared for third-party certification
  • Topics covered:

  • Auditing Principles: Understanding the fundamentals of ISO 19011 and the requirements for an effective internal audit program
  • Aerospace-Specific Clauses: Deep-dive auditing techniques for product safety, risk management and counterfeit parts prevention
  • Audit Planning & Prep: How to develop checklists, define audit scopes and prepare for a process-based audit
  • Evidence Collection: Techniques for conducting interviews, sampling records and verifying compliance through observation
  • Reporting & Corrective Action: Mastering the art of writing clear nonconformity reports and evaluating the effectiveness of follow-up actions
  • Duration:

    14-16 Hours | 2 Days

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)
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    Recommended For:

    Quality professionals, engineers, and internal audit teams who need to develop the specialized skills required to evaluate and maintain an AS9100-compliant management system.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    AS9100 Technical Assistance

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    AS9100 Technical Assistance provides hands-on, expert support to help you develop aerospace-compliant documentation, close system gaps, and implement critical controls like risk management and counterfeit parts prevention. This personalized service ensures your Quality Management System is fully optimized and audit-ready before your official third-party certification assessment.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person assistance

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    AS9001 Internal Audit Services

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    Hiring our team to perform your AS9100 Internal Audit provides an objective, expert evaluation of your system, ensuring all aerospace-specific requirements are met without the bias or resource strain of using internal staff. By leveraging our deep industry knowledge, you receive a rigorous “dry run” that identifies critical gaps in areas such as product safety and risk management, significantly increasing your confidence and success rate in the official certification audit.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    On-site, in-person audit service

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    IATF 16949 Automotive
    IATF 16949 Automotive

    Strengthen your automotive quality management system with practical IATF 16949 and Core Tools training. Our offerings include Overview and Internal Auditor training, along with focused instruction in APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP. We also provide personalized coaching, technical assistance and internal audit services to help your organization build internal expertise, reduce waste, improve performance and meet automotive industry requirements.

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    IATF 16949 Overview

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    IATF 16949 Overview training equips automotive suppliers with the knowledge and tools needed to build a compliant quality management system and successfully prepare for certification.

    Participants will:

  • Understand the core requirements of IATF 16949 for automotive quality systems
  • Learn how to apply process-based and risk-based thinking
  • Identify gaps in the current quality management system
  • Strengthen defect prevention and continuous improvement efforts
  • Improve audit readiness and customer compliance
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of IATF 16949 requirements
  • Process approach, risk-based thinking, and customer-specific requirements
  • Optional Addition: High-level Core tools discussion: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA Documented information and quality system controls
  • Internal auditing and continual improvement practices
  • Duration:

    14-16 Hours | 2 Days

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Coaching:

    Customized coaching is available.

    Recommended For:

    Quality managers, production supervisors, and internal auditors within the automotive supply chain who need to master the rigorous standards and Core Tools required by global OEMs.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Training

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    IATF 16949 Internal Auditor training prepares participants to plan, conduct and report effective audits that support compliance, and continuous improvement in automotive quality systems.

    Participants will:

  • Learn to plan, conduct, and report internal audits effectively
  • Understand IATF 16949 requirements
  • Identify nonconformities and opportunities for improvement
  • Apply auditing techniques to assess process effectiveness
  • Strengthen organizational compliance and continuous improvement efforts
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of IATF 16949 requirements
  • Internal audit planning, preparation and execution
  • Audit techniques, checklists and evidence collection
  • Identifying nonconformities and reporting findings
  • Closing audits and supporting corrective actions and continual improvement
  • Duration:

    28-32 Hours | 4 Days

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Quality professionals and staff members who are responsible for conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific automotive requirements.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    IATF 16949 Technical Assistance

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     IATF 16949 Technical Assistance provides expert-led support to develop a robust, process-based management system tailored to your specific automotive manufacturing needs. Our team provides hands-on guidance to close gaps in documentation and ensure your facility is fully prepared for a successful certification audit.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person assistance

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    IATF 16949 Internal Audit Services

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    Hiring our team to perform your IATF 16949 Internal Audit ensures an objective, thorough assessment of your quality management system by experienced auditors. Our service helps identify gaps, verify compliance and provide actionable recommendations to drive continual improvement and audit readiness.

    Duration:

    Varies

    Format:

    On-site, in-person audit service

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 Medical Devices
    ISO 13485 Medical Devices

    ISO 13485 training provides medical device manufacturers with a strong foundation for developing, implementing and maintaining an effective quality management system. The training connects essential quality principles with the specific regulatory and operational requirements of the medical device industry.

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    ISO 13485 Overview

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    ISO 13485 training is designed to provide medical device professionals with the essential knowledge to build and maintain a Quality Management System that meets rigorous regulatory requirements.

    Participants will:

  • Understand the key requirements of ISO 13485 for medical device quality systems
  • Learn how to apply risk-based thinking across product and process controls
  • Identify gaps in the current quality management system
  • Gain tools to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness
  • Improve consistency, traceability and product quality across operations
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of ISO 13485 and regulatory expectations
  • Medical device quality management system requirements
  • Risk management and design and development controls
  • Document control and recordkeeping best practices
  • Internal auditing and continuous improvement processes
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Quality, regulatory, engineering, and operations professionals responsible for ensuring medical devices meet regulatory and customer requirements.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Training

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    ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Training provides medical device professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, conduct, document, and follow up on effective quality management system audits.

    Participants will:

  • Understand ISO 13485 requirements from an internal auditor’s perspective
  • Learn how to plan and conduct process-based internal audits
  • Develop effective audit questions and interview techniques
  • Evaluate objective evidence and document audit findings
  • Gain tools to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of ISO 13485 and applicable regulatory expectations
  • Internal audit principles, responsibilities and auditor competencies
  • Audit planning, preparation and checklist development
  • Conducting interviews and evaluating objective evidence
  • Documenting findings and following up on corrective actions
  • Duration:

    14–16 Hours | 2 Days

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Quality, regulatory, engineering, and operations professionals who conduct, support, or manage internal audits of medical device quality management systems.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 13485 Technical Assistance

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    ISO 13485 Technical Assistance provides customized support to help medical device organizations develop, implement, maintain, or improve a quality management system aligned with ISO 13485 requirements.

    Organizations will:

  • Receive guidance tailored to their products, processes and regulatory needs
  • Identify and address gaps in their quality management system
  • Strengthen documentation, process controls and recordkeeping practices
  • Improve audit readiness and support certification efforts
  • Build internal knowledge for maintaining an effective quality management system
  • Areas of support:

  • Quality management system gap identification
  • Document and record control
  • Design and development, supplier and production controls
  • Corrective action, internal auditing and management review processes
  • Duration:

    Customized based on organizational needs and project scope

    Format:

    On-site or virtual technical assistance

    Recommended For:

    Medical device manufacturers developing a new quality management system, pursuing ISO 13485 certification, responding to audit findings or improving an existing system.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    ISO 13485 Internal Audit Services

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    ISO 13485 Internal Audit Services provide an independent evaluation of your medical device quality management system to determine whether it conforms to ISO 13485 requirements and is effectively implemented and maintained.

    Organizations will:

  • Receive an objective assessment of their quality management system
  • Identify potential nonconformities and improvement opportunities
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of key processes and controls
  • Strengthen readiness for certification and regulatory audits
  • Receive clear, documented findings to support corrective action
  • Audit activities may include:

  • Audit planning and scope development
  • Review of quality management system documentation
  • Interviews with process owners and employees
  • Evaluation of records and objective evidence
  • Documented audit findings and a final audit report
  • Duration:

    Customized based on organizational size, audit scope, and process complexity

    Format:

    On-site, virtual, or hybrid audit services, as appropriate

    Recommended For:

    Medical device manufacturers that need independent internal audit support, additional auditor capacity, or an objective assessment before a certification or regulatory audit.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    Core Quality Tools
    Core Quality Tools

    Our Core Quality Tools training courses provide comprehensive instruction on essential quality management methodologies, including FMEA, Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis, MSA, SPC, APQP, PPAP and Control Plans. Participants gain practical skills to prevent defects, improve processes, ensure product quality and support compliance with industry standards.

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    Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

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    Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a systematic, step-by-step approach used to identify potential failures, faults and variations in a product, design, or process before they occur. This method is a critical preventive tool for enhancing design and process reliability in occupational health and safety, manufacturing and quality management.

    Participants will:

  • Identify potential failure modes in design and processes
  • Evaluate risk using severity, occurrence and detection ratings
  • Prioritize issues using the Risk Priority Number (RPN) method
  • Develop effective actions to reduce or eliminate high-risk failures
  • Apply FMEA tools to real-world manufacturing and quality challenges
  • Topics covered:

  • Purpose and types of FMEA (Design and Process)
  • Identifying failure modes, causes and effects
    Severity, occurrence and detection rating methods
  • Risk Priority Number (RPN) and risk ranking
  • Developing and tracking corrective and preventive actions
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Engineers, quality professionals and operations teams responsible for designing, improving, or managing products and processes.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis

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    Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a systematic approach used to diagnose underlying causes of faults, variations and recurring problems within an organization. This course equips participants with practical problem-solving skills to identify, analyze and resolve issues at their source—ensuring long-lasting solutions and improved operational performance.

    Participants will:

  • Apply a structured approach to solving complex problems
  • Identify true root causes using proven analysis tools
  • Use data to validate causes and solutions
  • Develop effective corrective and preventive actions
  • Prevent recurrence of issues across processes and systems
  • Topics covered:

  • Structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto)
  • Data collection and analysis techniques
  • Corrective and preventive action planning
  • Verification of solution effectiveness
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Managers, engineers, and frontline teams responsible for identifying, fixing and preventing operational and quality issues.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)

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    Measurement System Analysis (MSA) is a critical first step before implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability studies, or process improvement initiatives. A reliable measurement system is essential for ensuring accurate, data-driven decisions in manufacturing and quality control.

    Participants will:

  • Understand how measurement systems impact data reliability
  • Evaluate accuracy, precision and bias in measurement systems
  • Perform basic gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) studies
  • Interpret MSA results to support sound decision-making
  • Improve measurement processes to ensure consistent, reliable data
  • Topics covered:

  • Fundamentals of measurement system variation
  • Accuracy, precision, bias, linearity and stability
  • Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies
  • Data collection and analysis methods
  • Interpreting MSA results and improvement actions
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Quality, engineering, and manufacturing professionals who rely on measurement data to make process and product decisions.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    Statistical Process Control (SPC)

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    This one-day hands-on workshop is designed to develop your understanding of key Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies within a Quality Management System (QMS). Through group activities and individual participation, you will gain practical experience in selecting, applying and interpreting SPC tools to drive data-driven decision-making and process improvements.

    Participants will:

  • Understand how to monitor and control process variation
  • Use control charts to detect trends and out-of-control conditions
  • Distinguish between common and special cause variation
  • Analyze process performance using SPC data
  • Apply SPC tools to improve quality and process stability
  • Topics covered:

  • Basics of process variation and quality control
  • Control charts for variables and attributes
  • Identifying common cause vs. special cause variation
  • Process capability analysis (Cp, Cpk)
  • Implementing SPC in manufacturing and service processes
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Quality, production and process engineers or operators who monitor and improve process performance.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

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    Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) course provides a structured approach to product and process quality planning to ensure customer satisfaction with new products, process changes and supplier collaboration. With increasingly complex products and supply chains, failures can occur at multiple stages—APQP helps mitigate these risks by providing a standardized framework for communication between customers and suppliers.

    Participants will:

  • Understand the APQP framework and its phases
  • Develop product and process quality plans
  • Identify potential risks and preventive actions early in development
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet quality objectives
  • Apply APQP tools to ensure successful product launches
  • Topics covered:

  • APQP phases and deliverables overview
  • Product design and process development planning
  • Risk assessment and failure prevention strategies
  • Control plans, PFMEA and process documentation
  • Launch readiness and continuous improvement practices
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Engineers, quality professionals, and project managers involved in new product development and launch processes.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)

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    The Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) course is designed to help organizations establish confidence in their suppliers and production processes by effectively implementing the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). PPAP defines the approval process for new or revised parts, ensuring that products meet customer expectations and industry requirements.

    Participants will:

  • Understand PPAP requirements and submission levels
  • Prepare and organize PPAP documentation for parts and components
  • Evaluate production processes for compliance and consistency
  • Identify and address issues before part approval
  • Ensure readiness for successful supplier and customer approvals
  • Topics covered:

  • Overview of PPAP purpose and submission levels
  • Required documentation and forms (e.g., Part Submission Warrant, DFMEA, PFMEA)
  • Process and product validation requirements
  • Common pitfalls and corrective actions
  • Supplier and customer approval procedures
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Engineers, quality professionals and supply chain personnel involved in part approval and production validation.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

    Control Plans

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    This one-day course is designed to provide participants with a structured approach to defining the measurements, inspections, quality checks and process monitoring required at each phase of a process to ensure that outputs consistently meet predetermined requirements.

    Participants will:

  • Understand the purpose and benefits of control plans
  • Develop and document effective control plans for products and processes
  • Identify critical process steps and quality characteristics
  • Implement monitoring and measurement strategies to ensure process control
  • Use control plans to support continuous improvement and compliance efforts
  • Topics covered:

  • Purpose and components of a control plan
  • Identifying critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics
  • Process flow and inspection point documentation
  • Monitoring, measurement and reaction plans
  • Using control plans for continuous improvement and risk mitigation
  • Duration:

    7-8 Hours | 1 Day

    Format:

    Customized on-site, in-person instruction or Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT)

    Recommended For:

    Quality, manufacturing, and process engineers responsible for process control and product consistency.

    Contact your Regional Manager to schedule.

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