UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed 29 Jul 2026 - Thu 30 Jul 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

The joint publication is the collaboration between AIAG/VDA, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The text has been completely rewritten and the FMEA method has been revised in a few key areas.

Mon 3 Aug 2026 - Fri 7 Aug 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This participative course is made up of a number of modules supported by group exercises and open discussion. Delegates are evaluated through a proctored knowledge and application exam at the end of the course.The practical emphasis of this course and high tutor to delegate contact provides a unique opportunity for a substantial degree of individual guidance and training.

Wed 5 Aug 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

In this one-day training, you will learn how to create efficient audit programs, develop targeted audit plans, conduct product audits, and evaluate product quality with an appropriate defect classification. The documented results of an audit form the basis for the continuous improvement of product quality.

Thu 6 Aug 2026

08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST (4 hours)

This training will provide you with a compact overview of the contents, objectives and application of VDA Volume 6.3. It is an introduction to quality management and VDA 6.3, discussing the structure of VDA Volume 6.3, areas of application and introductory insights into audit implementation. This course is ideally if you are just starting your VDA 6.3 journey.

Wed 12 Aug 2026 - Thu 13 Aug 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

This course develops the skills to plan, conduct and report internal audits against IATF 16949:2016. Through modules, group exercises and open discussion, the course combines audit theory with practical application. Delegates receive an IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor certificate underwritten by the UK IATF Oversight Office, plus a copy of the Technical Specification standard.

Mon 17 Aug 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

APQP and Control Plan is module one of the Core Tools Certification Training programme. This module can be completed as a standalone course or as part of the full Core Tools Certification Training.

Mon 17 Aug 2026 - Fri 21 Aug 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This 5-day Core Tools Certification Training covers APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP using a "learn by doing" approach. Short teach points are followed by practical case studies and exercises. Delegates who pass the knowledge and application exam receive Core Tools Certification. We are one of the few programmes in the UK to offer this level of accreditation, and the only provider to offer Core Tools Certification underwritten by the UK IATF Oversight Office.

Mon 17 Aug 2026 - Thu 20 Aug 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (4 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3.

Mon 17 Aug 2026 - Fri 21 Aug 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3, considering the process-oriented approach and customer-specific requirements for comprehensive application in the automotive industry.

Tue 18 Aug 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, (FMEA), is an analytical method to ensure potential problems have been considered, assessed for risk and actioned as part of both product and process design. It provides a record of an organisations collective knowledge about products and processes. It is widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation. This course is based on the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook.

Wed 19 Aug 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Statistical Process Control, (SPC), is a method for gaining an understanding of the types of variation within a process and hence guide actions to either control or reduce this variation. It is used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation.

Thu 20 Aug 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Measurement System Analysis, (MSA), is a method for gaining an understanding of the variation present in measuring systems. It is now widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation, when a high level of confidence is required for the measurement of product characteristics.

Wed 2 Sep 2026 - Thu 3 Sep 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

Every organisation in the automotive supply chain must ensure the safety and conformity of its products. This 2-day VDA QMC-certified qualification prepares delegates for the Product Safety and Conformity Representative (PSCR) role, covering product integrity, legal compliance, OTA software updates and supply chain responsibilities. A VDA QMC certificate of qualification is awarded on passing the knowledge test.

Mon 7 Sep 2026 - Fri 11 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This 5 day AS9145 Practitioner course will provide all delegates with an in-depth understanding at practitioner level of the AS9145 standard.It will provide all delegates with an in-depth understanding of the advantages and expected benefits of using the APQP and PPAP processes from planning, product design and development through to process design, validation and on-going production.

Mon 7 Sep 2026 - Fri 11 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This participative course is made up of a number of modules supported by group exercises and open discussion. Delegates are evaluated through a proctored knowledge and application exam at the end of the course.The practical emphasis of this course and high tutor to delegate contact provides a unique opportunity for a substantial degree of individual guidance and training.

Mon 7 Sep 2026 - Tue 8 Sep 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

In order to ensure a high quality of the audit activities in companies and the entire supply chain, auditors need to have the appropriate competence in relation to the respective methods.

Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Wed 9 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

Consistently IATF highlights Problem Solving as the most common nonconformity. There are plenty of steps your organisation can take to enhance its problem-solving capabilities and in an IATF 16949-compliant manner.

Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Wed 9 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

The 8 Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving methodology is a globally recognised, structured approach to identifying, correcting, and preventing recurring problems. Originating in the automotive sector and now widely used across multiple industries, 8D is a powerful tool for quality improvement and root cause analysis.

Thu 10 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Production Part Approval Process, (PPAP), is a method of demonstrating a product or process is production ready. The method was developed by the North American Automotive Industry and is now widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation.

Mon 14 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

APQP and Control Plan is module one of the Core Tools Certification Training programme. This module can be completed as a standalone course or as part of the full Core Tools Certification Training.