Introduction to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Master the Proactive Framework for Flawless Product Launches
In todays competitive manufacturing landscape, a structured approach to product development is essential for achieving quality, cost, and timing goals. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a standardized, cross-functional framework used to guide the development and industrialisation of new products, ensuring customer requirements are met and potential risks are mitigated before production begins. This comprehensive course provides a clear roadmap through the five phases of APQP, empowering you to contribute to robust product launches and prevent costly late-stage changes.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Define APQP and understand its role within the automotive quality system (IATF 16949).
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Navigate the five phases of APQP: Plan and Define, Product Design and Development, Process Design and Development, Product and Process Validation, and Feedback, Assessment and Corrective Action.
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Identify key inputs, outputs, and deliverables for each phase of the APQP process.
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Understand the critical link between core tools like FMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP within the APQP framework.
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Recognize the importance of a cross-functional team in successful APQP execution.
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Articulate the business benefits of a disciplined APQP process, including reduced time-to-market and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Course Curriculum
The course is structured into detailed modules for a thorough understanding:
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Module 1: The Foundation of Proactive Quality: Introduction to APQP Principles
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Module 2: The APQP Roadmap: A Phase-by-Phase Guide from Concept to Launch
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Module 3: Core Tools Integration and Launch Success
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for professionals involved in product development, quality, and project management, particularly in automotive and other advanced manufacturing sectors, including:
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Product and Project Engineers
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Quality Engineers and Managers
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Process and Manufacturing Engineers
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Supply Chain and Sourcing Professionals
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Program and Project Managers
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. Familiarity with basic quality or project management concepts is beneficial.
Course Features & Included Materials
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Comprehensive eLearning: Complete the 3 hours of structured, phase-based instruction.
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Phase-by-Phase Roadmap: A clear visual guide to the entire APQP lifecycle.
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Practical Deliverables Checklist: A downloadable checklist of key outputs for each APQP phase.
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Cross-Functional Team Guide: An overview of roles and responsibilities in the APQP process.
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Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.
Enroll Today and Master the Blueprint for Successful Product Launches!
Invest three hours to understand the proactive process that prevents problems and ensures a smooth transition from design to production. Gain the knowledge to contribute to on-time, on-budget, and high-quality product introductions.
For more information, please contact:
Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376