UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Fri 18 Sep 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.

Tue 15 Sep 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 16 Sep 2026

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

Statistical Process Control (SPC) is a method for analysing the types of variation within a process and understanding its stability. SPC is frequently used in many industrial sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain product consistency and wider operational efficiency. Delegates will learn how to make evidence-based decisions, supporting continual improvement by controlling or reducing abnormal process variation.

Thu 17 Sep 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.

Tue 22 Sep 2026 - Thu 24 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (3 days)

The Team Leader Essentials programme is a unique hands-on approach to leadership training within a manufacturing operations environment.

Wed 23 Sep 2026 - Thu 24 Sep 2026

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

MSA is used when an understanding of measurement system variability is required. MSA studies will decompose measurement system variability into equipment, operator and part variation. It is often mandated by aerospace and other engineering primary manufacturers as a specific requirement on their suppliers to give them confidence in the measurements that are being taken and reported by the supplier.

Wed 30 Sep 2026 - Thu 1 Oct 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.

Tue 6 Oct 2026 - Thu 8 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (3 days)

This course fully covers the syllabus and qualification requirements for PPAP Co-ordinators or CARe’s as defined by AESQ Reference Manual RM13145. The course draws from AS13100 sections B and C and follows the APQP/PPAP model as defined within AS9145 and AESQ RM13145.As well as face to face training in Birmingham, UK, we also deliver this course for different timezones throughout the year virtually, please refer to the timezone section below for the latest schedule.

Tue 6 Oct 2026

08:30 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.

Wed 7 Oct 2026 - Thu 8 Oct 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.

Fri 9 Oct 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.

Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Thu 15 Oct 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 12 Oct 2026 - Fri 16 Oct 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 13 Oct 2026 - Fri 16 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (4 days)

The Manufacturing Manager Training programme is aimed for practising or aspiring managers within a manufacturing operations environment. This is an intense and advanced level of management training to support the development of their knowledge and skills to manage operational activities.

Wed 14 Oct 2026 - Thu 15 Oct 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 19 Oct 2026 - Thu 22 Oct 2026

03:30 PM BST - 09:30 PM BST (4 days)

This course fully covers the syllabus and qualification requirements for PPAP Co-ordinators or CARe’s as defined by AESQ Reference Manual RM13145. The course draws from AS13100 sections B and C and follows the APQP/PPAP model as defined within AS9145 and AESQ RM13145.As well as face to face training in Birmingham, UK, we also deliver this course for different timezones throughout the year virtually, please refer to the timezone section below for the latest schedule.

Tue 20 Oct 2026

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

VDA 6.8 for VDA 6.3 Process Auditors (ID 966)

Wed 21 Oct 2026

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

VDA 6.8 – Process Auditor – Examination (ID 962)

Mon 26 Oct 2026

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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.