Advanced Product Quality Planning and PPAP
Aimed at the automotive and precision manufacturing sectors, this course covers the disciplined project management of quality through the five phases of advanced product quality planning. Delegates learn to assemble a complete production part approval package, including control plans, capability studies, and part submission warrants. The programme reflects current customer expectations for launch readiness.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Navigating the five phases of advanced quality planning
- 02Assembling the core APQP documents and deliverables
- 03Compiling a complete production part approval submission
- 04Linking design records to process control plans
- 05Managing approval timing gates with the customer
- 06Resolving common causes of PPAP submission rejection
What you will gain
- Navigate the five phases of quality planning
- Assemble the core APQP documents
- Compile a complete PPAP submission
- Link design records to control plans
- Manage approval timing gates with customers
- Resolve common submission rejections
Who should attend
- New product introduction engineers
- Automotive quality professionals
- Programme and launch managers
- Supplier quality staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 24 to 26 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Quality & Auditing
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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