Classroom
17 sessionsOnline / Live
17 sessionsIntroduction
Course overview
Organizations that consistently deliver value to their customers understand that quality is not an act but rather a system of thinking and working. This course introduces participants to the core principles and practical tools of quality management, helping to embed a culture of excellence across operations. Participants will explore how quality influences customer satisfaction, process efficiency, and organizational reputation, and how to implement improvements that are both measurable and sustainable.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain the principles of quality management and their role in improving organizational performance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of quality systems and tools in different operational contexts
- Apply quality improvement techniques to solve problems and enhance customer satisfaction
Who should attend
Target audience
- This course is suitable for all employees involved in maintaining or improving quality, including operations staff, quality coordinators, process analysts, engineers, as well as managers and internal auditors.
- Target Competencies
- Understanding quality concepts
- Aligning quality with strategy
- Monitoring and improving processes
- Evaluating quality systems
- Applying quality tools
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course combines interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies, and simulation exercises to engage participants in real-life problem-solving scenarios, ensuring a practical understanding and application of quality management tools and concepts.
Complete course outline
Course outline and key learning areas
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Module 1
Organizational Impact of Quality
- Quality: Historical and modern perspectives
- Key principles of quality management
- The cost of poor quality
- Quality and customer satisfaction
- Organizational benefits of quality systems
Module 2
Quality Systems, Standards, and Process Control
- Overview of quality management systems
- ISO 9001: Structure and core elements
- Process approach and risk-based thinking
- Internal auditing and corrective actions
- Measuring process performance
Module 3
Tools for Quality Improvement
- Identifying and solving quality problems
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Introduction to quality tools
- Continuous improvement
- Sustaining quality through employee engagement
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Principles of Quality Management (QP-001) cover?
This course covers Quality and Productivity through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for all employees involved in maintaining or improving quality, including operations staff, quality coordinators, process analysts, engineers, as well as managers and internal auditors., Target Competencies, Understanding quality concepts
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Kuala lumpur, Istanbul, Vienna, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Munich, Geneva, Paris, London.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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