Course Description

Quality Planning strengthens planning and risk analysis for more consistent launches.

Quality Planning – 20 hours

Quality Planning is a practical, prevention-focused training package designed to help teams anticipate risk, align cross‑functional work, and launch or change products and processes with greater confidence and consistency. The package builds capability in planning, measurement, risk analysis, and approval processes that reduce costly surprises and improve customer satisfaction.

Participants will leave this training better prepared to support product launches with less risk and fewer surprises. They will be able to apply risk analysis and process controls methods to prevent defects, maintain process control, and confidently support APQP activities and PPAP submissions as part of an integrated quality planning system. 

Key Tools & Concepts: 

APQP Phases · PFMEA · Control Plans · GR&R · Process Capability · PPAP Levels · Risk Prevention · Cross‑Functional Planning

This course is ideal for: 

• APQP and product launch team members 

• Quality, manufacturing, and engineering professionals 

• Supplier quality and support roles 

• Cross‑functional teams responsible for new programs or significant process/product changes 

• How structured planning reduces launch risk and improves on‑time delivery 

• How measurement systems impact decision‑making and process control 

• How risk analysis tools prevent defects before they occur 

• How approval and submission processes build customer confidence 

• How quality planning tools work together as an integrated system 

Included Courses: 

• High Impact Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) – Structured cross‑functional planning and launch preparation 

• High Impact Process FMEA (PFMEA) – Identifying and prioritizing process risks to drive prevention 

• High Impact Process Control Plans – Defining and maintaining effective process controls 

• High Impact Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) – Building confidence in data and gaging methods 

• High Impact Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) – Demonstrating readiness and achieving first‑time quality 

20 hours of training delivered as five 2- to 8-hour modules

• Highly interactive, discussion-based format 
• Designed to engage participants with varying experience levels 
• Ideal group size is 12 participants to maximize interaction

Optional implementation and mentoring can be added to support application and retention. 

20 hours of training delivered as five 2- to 8-hour modules

• Onsite Training: Available for groups wanting an in-person experience
• Live Virtual Sessions: Delivered online with real-time interaction, ideal for remote teams
• Hybrid Approach: Maximize flexibility by blending real-time online interaction with occasional in-person experiences