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Quality Management

Quality Tools and Techniques

Apply core quality tools to measure, analyse and improve workplace processes.

Foundation3 daysEnglish or ArabicISO Systems

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Course overview

Quality Tools and Techniques gives teams a practical toolkit for measuring, analysing and improving processes. It covers the seven basic quality tools and the seven management and planning tools used by quality professionals worldwide.

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Every tool is practised hands-on with real data, so learners leave knowing which tool to use for which problem and how to present the results to managers.

Key takeaways

  1. 01Use the seven basic quality tools with confidence
  2. 02Apply management and planning tools such as affinity and tree diagrams
  3. 03Solve problems systematically with PDCA and 8D
  4. 04Choose the right tool for each stage of problem solving
  5. 05Present quality data clearly to drive decisions

Course outline

  1. Day 1
    Basic quality tools
    • Check sheets and stratification
    • Histograms and Pareto charts
    • Cause-and-effect diagrams
    • Scatter diagrams and run charts
  2. Day 2
    Management and planning tools
    • Affinity and relations diagrams
    • Tree and matrix diagrams
    • Prioritisation matrices and PDPC
  3. Day 3
    Structured problem solving
    • PDCA and 8D
    • 5 Whys and is/is-not analysis
    • Workshop: solving a live problem

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Frequently asked questions

Is this course suitable for service organisations?

Yes. The tools apply equally to service and transactional processes, and examples cover both.

Will we use software?

Excel templates are provided for every tool.

How do I choose the right course?

Compare your professional goals, experience and preferred format, or ask an adviser to help.

Are courses available online?

Yes. Live virtual and in-house options are available depending on the programme.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certificate requirements depend on the programme and awarding organisation.

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