Upcoming Events

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.

Mon 26 Oct 2026 - Fri 30 Oct 2026

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 27 Oct 2026

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 28 Oct 2026

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (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 29 Oct 2026

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.

Mon 2 Nov 2026 - Tue 3 Nov 2026

09:00 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.

Tue 3 Nov 2026

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

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.

Wed 4 Nov 2026 - Thu 5 Nov 2026

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 4 Nov 2026 - Thu 5 Nov 2026

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 9 Nov 2026 - Fri 13 Nov 2026

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 9 Nov 2026 - Tue 10 Nov 2026

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

In this two-day training, you will learn how to implement measures for a successful TISAX assessment in your own company using some central VDA ISA requirements as examples. You will also receive an overview of the structure and content of the requirements catalogue.

Mon 30 Nov 2026 - Tue 1 Dec 2026

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

This course will provide all delegates with an awareness 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.

Thu 3 Dec 2026

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

The VDA 6.3 process audit is an effective procedure for assessing processes in connection with planning and manufacturing of a product.

Mon 7 Dec 2026 - Thu 10 Dec 2026

09:00 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 7 Dec 2026 - Fri 11 Dec 2026

09:00 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.