| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 220015 |
Quality Overview 111
| Quality Overview provides a comprehensive introduction to the importance of quality and how to achieve it in both processes and products. A quality organization meets the needs of both internal and external customers. To do this, all the departments of an organization must work together and be equally focused on quality. Organizations use various methods, such as quality management systems and quality standards to ensure quality.After completing this class, users will have a greater understanding of how each department of an organization plays a role in achieving quality as well as common approaches to improving quality. This knowledge helps emphasize the importance of quality and prepares users to learn more about specific quality management methods so that they can help contribute to quality efforts. This leads to cost reduction and improved organizational success. | Beginner | 2.0 | English | (900100) Quality Overview 100 |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 220020 |
ISO 9000 Review 121
| ISO 9000 Overview provides an introduction to the key components and requirements of ISO 9001:2008. This class discusses the standard's eight sections, along with describing the role of a Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001:2008's connection to other standards in the ISO 9000 series. ISO 9000 Overview also outlines the steps to registration, the auditing process, and the importance of continuous improvement.
ISO 9001:2008 is an internationally recognized standard that outlines the requirements of an effective, organized quality system. Many organizations are becoming ISO 9001:2008 certified to prove their commitment to product quality and customer service. Although streamlining documentation and implementing change can be a challenge, ISO 9001:2008 can create a more goal-oriented, connected, and efficient organization. This class helps new practitioners familiarize themselves with ISO 9001:2008's structure, content, and purpose in quality management. | Beginner | 2.0 | English | (900110) ISO 9000 Overview 110 |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 220025 |
ISO 9001:2015 Review 122
| ISO 9000 Overview provides an introduction to the key components and requirements of ISO 9001:2015. This class discusses the standard's ten sections, along with describing the role of a quality management system (QMS) and ISO 9001:2015's connection to other standards in the ISO 9000 series. ISO 9000 Overview also outlines the steps to registration, the auditing process, and the importance of improvement.ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard that outlines the requirements of an effective, organized quality system. Many organizations are becoming ISO 9001:2015 registered to prove their commitment to product quality and customer service. Although streamlining documentation and implementing change can be a challenge, ISO 9001:2015 can create a more goal-oriented, connected, and efficient organization. This class helps new practitioners familiarize themselves with ISO 9001:2015's structure, content, and purpose in quality management. | Beginner | 2.0 | English | |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 220030 |
Approaches to Maintenance 131
| Approaches to Maintenance provides an introduction to common manufacturing maintenance strategies, including reactive, corrective, predictive, preventive, reliability-centered, and total productive maintenance. This class describes the advantages and disadvantages of each method, the benefits of planned downtime, and the importance of a customized maintenance approach.
Having a targeted, well-designed maintenance plan reduces costly machine breakdowns and production downtime. With this class, manufacturers will learn about the benefits, limitations, and goals of popular maintenance approaches, making them better equipped to support and improve their facility's method. | Beginner | 2.0 | English | (900120) Approaches to Maintenance 120 |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 912135 |
Process Design and Development 133
| This class covers the approaches to process design, particularly concurrent engineering and design for manufacturability. The class also addresses strategies for enhancing and testing manufacturability, and process analysis, modeling, and documentation. | Beginner | 1.0 | English | |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 912130 |
Product Design and Development 134
| This class describes the elements that go into effective product design. It identifies key concepts for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and explains the use of computer aided design. | Beginner | 1.0 | English | |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 912150 |
Production System Design and Development 136
| This class introduces important factors involved in setting up a production system, such as location analysis, process and equipment selection, testing, and safety and quality standards. Careful planning and design leads to the production of reliable quality goods at a competitive price.
| Beginner | 1.0 | English | |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 912155 |
Equipment/Tool Design and Development 137
| This class will introduce you to basic machine design concepts, common die assemblies, and inspection devices. You will also learn about current developments in nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing. | Beginner | 1.0 | English | |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 900140 |
Intro to Supply Chain Management 140
| This class describes the flow of products and information in a supply chain and explains the importance of customer service. | Beginner | 1.0 | English | |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 912170 |
Quality and Customer Service 175
| This class describes manufacturers’ focus on quality and the customer. This class also identifies organizations that certify quality and describes ways quality can be quantified, controlled, and measured. | Beginner | 1.0 | English | |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 220105 |
Conducting an Internal Audit 201
| Conducting an Internal Audit provides an introduction to the steps involved in performing an internal audit on company processes. This class describes the purpose of internal audits and the role of the audit team, along with guidelines for conducting interviews and identifying nonconformances.In order for a company to succeed, they must establish and follow practices that promote quality production. Internal auditing helps organizations review their daily activities, educate employees, and improve their quality management system. Many companies have regular internal audits in order to maintain ISO 9000 registration. Even if an organization is not seeking registration, auditing is a valuable tool for quality control and continuous improvement. Before beginning an audit, the group must understand the goals of the review and their role in the team. With this class, employees will be better prepared to conduct interviews, evaluate evidence, and contribute to corrective actions. | Intermediate | 2.0 | English | (900200) Conducting an Internal Audit 200 |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 220120 |
TS 16949:2009 Overview 221
| TS 16949 Overview is an introduction to the structure and requirements of the TS 16949:2009 international automotive standard. This class compares the latest edition of TS 16949 to ISO 9001:2008 and explains how the additions affect standard operating procedures in a quality management system (QMS). It includes an overview of the history and development of TS 16949 and a summary of the standard's eight sections, including a focused discussion on each Product Realization sub-clause.
Many auto manufacturers and part makers become TS 16949:2009 certified to improve their business and prove the effectiveness of their QMS. TS 16949:2009 certification requires thorough documentation, product planning, and a commitment to employee training and continuous improvement. With this class, anyone in the auto manufacturing industry will better understand the contents of the standard and be prepared to navigate the document during quality initiatives. | Intermediate | 2.0 | English | (900220) TS 16949:2009 Overview 220 |
| Online | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 220125 |
IATF 16949:2016 Overview 222
| IATF 16949:2016 Overview introduces the requirements of the automotive quality management system standard. This class compares the new QMS standard to the previous QMS standard in use, ISO/TS 16949:2009. In this class, users will explore the development of IATF 16949:2016 and will gain an understanding of the requirements in the standard's 10 sections.Many automotive part makers become IATF 16949:2016 certified to improve their business, focus on quality, and meet customer-specific requirements. Companies seeking to certify their quality management system to IATF 16949:2016 must also become certified to ISO 9001:2015. IATF 16949:2016 certification requires thorough documentation, planning, a commitment to training, and continual improvement efforts. After taking this class, users will better understand the automotive QMS standard and how it contributes to the success of a company. | Beginner | 2.0 | English | (900220) TS 16949:2009 Overview 220 |
| Instructor-Led | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 920103 |
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Fundamentals
| This course provides participants with fundamental knowledge and practice on design and process failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). Participants will learn the purpose and benefits of FMEA, the different types of FMEAs and their focus, QS-9000 FMEA requirements and guidelines, FMEA timing and inputs, and steps required for developing FMEA. This course can be adjusted to focus solely on design or process FMEAs at the client's request. | | | English | |
| Instructor-Led | Foundational | 900 | Quality | 920104 |
Statistical Process Control (SPC) Fundamentals
| Most statistical process control (SPC) training focuses on methods rather than execution and strategy skills. The focus of this course is not on basic SPC tools, but rather on how to use these tools to the best advantage. This course maintains an instructional format with a blend of lectures, workshops, and practice problem sessions. As a result of this course, participants will acquire a good understanding of how to apply or refine SPC efforts. | | | English | |