Upcoming Events

Mon 13 Apr 2026 - Fri 17 Apr 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 14 Apr 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 15 Apr 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 16 Apr 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.

Mon 20 Apr 2026 - Tue 21 Apr 2026

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

The IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Training is a participative course and is made up of a number of modules supported by group exercises and open discussion.

Tue 21 Apr 2026 - Wed 22 Apr 2026

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

This course covers the training syllabus requirements of AS13100 and AESQ Reference Manual RM13000 8D Problem Solving. The AESQ Reference Manual RM13000 mandates the use of the Eight Disciplines (8D) approach to structured problem solving to provide a repeatable structured approach irrespective of customer.

Wed 29 Apr 2026 - Thu 30 Apr 2026

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

VDA 2 is the German automotive industry equivalent of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

Mon 11 May 2026 - Fri 15 May 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 11 May 2026 - Tue 12 May 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.

Mon 18 May 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 18 May 2026 - Fri 22 May 2026

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

The Core Tools Certification Training (APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP) is a 5 day course covering all the core tools using a "learn by doing" teaching approach. After short teach points delegates practice the use of the tools using case studies and delegate exercises. Delegates passing the application exam at the end of the course receive certification from the SMMT IATF approved oversight office in the UK.

Tue 19 May 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 20 May 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 21 May 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.

Mon 1 Jun 2026 - Thu 4 Jun 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 1 Jun 2026 - Fri 5 Jun 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.

Wed 3 Jun 2026 - Thu 4 Jun 2026

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

The IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Training is a participative course and is made up of a number of modules supported by group exercises and open discussion.

Mon 8 Jun 2026 - Thu 11 Jun 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.

Mon 8 Jun 2026 - Tue 9 Jun 2026

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

Every organisation within the automotive supply chain is obligated to ensure the safety and conformity of its products. The aim of this two-day qualification is specifically geared to the requirements in the participants’ daily practice.

Wed 10 Jun 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.