UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed 16 Dec 2026 - Thu 17 Dec 2026

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

Wed 6 Jan 2027 - Thu 7 Jan 2027

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

Wed 6 Jan 2027 - Thu 7 Jan 2027

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

Mon 11 Jan 2027 - Fri 15 Jan 2027

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 18 Jan 2027

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.

Mon 18 Jan 2027 - Fri 22 Jan 2027

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 18 Jan 2027 - Fri 22 Jan 2027

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 19 Jan 2027

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 20 Jan 2027

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 21 Jan 2027

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 26 Jan 2027 - Thu 28 Jan 2027

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 26 Jan 2027 - Wed 27 Jan 2027

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

VDA 19.1 training (often titled "Skilled Assistant for Technical Cleanliness") covers the inspection, extraction, and analysis of particulate contamination on functional automotive components according to VDA Volume 19.1 and ISO 16232 standards.

Mon 1 Feb 2027 - Thu 4 Feb 2027

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

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

Mon 1 Feb 2027 - Fri 5 Feb 2027

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

Mon 1 Feb 2027

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

This training provides an introduction to the Product Compliance System (PCS), a company-wide framework for managing product safety and compliance risks in the automotive industry. As increasingly complex markets, product variants, and supply chains create new challenges, a PCS helps organisations systematically identify, monitor, control, and reduce compliance-related risks. Participants will learn about the seven key elements of a PCS and how they support the effective management of product safety and con

Tue 2 Feb 2027 - Wed 3 Feb 2027

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 8 Feb 2027 - Tue 9 Feb 2027

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 8 Feb 2027 - Tue 9 Feb 2027

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

Wed 10 Feb 2027

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 11 Feb 2027

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

This training explains how organisations can systematically manage product safety and compliance across complex supply chains, multiple markets, and varied product ranges. It introduces the Product Compliance System (PCS), a structured framework used to identify, monitor, control, and reduce product compliance risks at an organisational level.Participants will learn the seven key elements of a PCS, how to implement its requirements in day-to-day operations, and how to effectively manage compliance risks.