Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Course – 3rd Edition 2024

Price range: 335,50 € through 550,00 €

The Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) course is dedicated to the advanced product quality planning methodology for the automotive, rail and aerospace sectors. An internationally recognised standard adopted by leading OEMs, it helps proactively manage product development risks and reduce non-conformity costs.

Description

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Managing projects in the automotive, rail and aerospace sectors

The Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) course is a training path dedicated to the advanced product quality planning methodology: a structured set of procedures and techniques developed to support the development of complex products in the automotive, rail and aerospace sectors.

APQP is an internationally recognised standard, adopted by leading OEMs and required throughout the industrial supply chain. Mastering this methodology means being able to proactively manage the risks associated with product development, ensure compliance with customer requirements, and reduce costs linked to non-conformities and rework.

The content of this course is generated with the support of artificial intelligence systems, based on original teaching material prepared by qualified instructors.

7
Modules
3
Hours
On-demand
Asynchronous format

Who it is for

The course is designed for those working directly in development and quality processes within structured production settings:

  • Managers and Quality Managers involved in planning and controlling project quality
  • Product and Process Engineers engaged in designing, developing and fine-tuning products and processes
  • Project Managers, team leaders and internal auditors who coordinate projects or verify process application

Expected outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Set up an APQP plan and recognise activities, roles and deliverables across the phases
  • Identify the key inputs and outputs of product design and process development, to align requirements and checks
  • Manage validation and improvement: monitor progress, collect feedback, activate corrective actions and use operational checklists

Course program

1
Preparing a plan
Setting up the APQP plan: objectives, responsibilities, timelines and planning tools
2
Plan & Define the Program
Defining customer requirements, analysing inputs and planning the development program
3
Product Design & Development
Product design: DFMEA, DVP&R, drawings and technical specifications
4
Process Design & Development
Production process design: flow charts, PFMEA, preliminary control plan
5
Product & Process Validation
Product and process validation: MSA, capability studies, PPAP
6
Feedback, Assessment & Corrective Actions
Managing post-launch feedback, performance assessment and corrective actions
7
Checklists
Operational verification tools for each phase of the APQP process

Prerequisites

  • No formal prerequisites are required
  • A basic understanding of quality processes and product/process development is recommended
  • A suitable PC and a stable internet connection are required

How it works

1. Purchase
Enroll in the online course
2. Instant access
Available right away on the platform
3. On-demand learning
At your own pace, 24 hours a day
  • Asynchronous platform delivery, 3 hours of content across 7 modules
  • Unlimited 24/7 access for the full duration of the course
  • Available on PC, tablet and smartphone
  • Self-assessment quizzes to check progress module by module

Certificate of attendance

A certificate of attendance is issued at the end of the course.