Continuous Improvement
Discover a variety of continuous improvement courses designed to enhance quality, efficiency, and problem-solving in your workplace. From Lean methodologies like 5S and Six Sigma to industry-specific training such as IATF-16949 QMS and FDA Auditing Preparation, these programs equip professionals with the tools to drive operational excellence. Whether you're new to these concepts or advancing your expertise, our flexible courses support your journey toward mastery.
Sample Courses
Below is a sample listing of the types of courses we can provide for area manufacturers. The content of most courses can be modified to meet the specific needs of your company. Additionally, unless tied to a certification or credentialing agency, the duration of most courses can be adjusted to meet your company’s needs and/or schedule.
Introduction to the 5 Why analysis methodology based on Lean principle and tools of root cause analysis.
Course Hours:
- 4 hours
- 0.4 credits
This introduces the most fundamental improvement tool in the Lean Manufacturing toolbox. It refers to the 5 steps in the methodology in a workplace organization.
Course Hours:
- 4 hours
- 0.4 credits
Is a well-known 8-step problem solving methodology used in the automotive and other industries.
Course Hours:
- 8 hours
- 0.8 credits
Trainees will be formally introduced to the process and formula of A-3 problem solving.
Course Hours:
- 8 hours
- 0.8 credits
To ensure a high initial quality of audit activities in the companies and the entire supply chain the appropriate competence of the auditors employed in relation to the respective methods is required.
Course Hours:
- 16 hours
- 1.6 credits
To understand and evaluate Quality Management Systems (QMS) based on IATF 16949 automotive QMS requirements; IATF 16949 certification is a requirement for doing business with automotive customers and implementing a QMS based on IATF 16949 will improve the company’s product quality and operational efficiency.
Course Hours:
- 16 hours
- 1.6 credits
This program is designed to help create an environment of preparedness to instill a culture of quality assurance by raising the awareness of FDA compliance.
Course Hours:
- 8 hours
- 0.8 credits
To understand and evaluate quality management systems based on IATF-9 16949 automotive QMS requirements certification.
Course Hours:
- 16 hours
- 1.6 credits
Provides understanding of the significantly expanded role of top management for a Quality Management System.
Course Hours:
- 4 hours
- 0.4 credits
Introduces the core methodologies of the Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Model which combines the disciplines of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
Course Hours:
- 64 hours
- 6.4 credits
Introduces the core methodologies of the Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Model.
Course Hours:
- 4 hours
- 0.4 credits
Basic awareness training that has been designed to provide the core concepts of Lean and Six Sigma with a focus on basic Lean practices and quality improvement tools.
Course Hours:
- 8 hours
- 0.8 credits
Covers the following topic areas: overview of lean six sigma and introduction to tools such as process mapping and core lean tools.
Course Hours:
- 16 or24 hours
- 1.6/2.4 credits
Participants will learn how to troubleshoot and define problems, implement containment processes, and conduct root cause analysis.
Course Hours:
- 5 hours
- 0.5 credits
Provides trainees with a general understanding of the concepts of quality auditing, principles, and practices.
Course Hours:
- 8 hours
- 0.8 credits
This course provides the trainee with an overall awareness of the Quality Management System (QMS) relating to the Automotive IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 and how it relates to the trainee in the manufacturing workplace. Specific compliance for the company’s quality systems will be emphasized.
Course Hours:
- 1 or 2 hours
- 0.1/0.2 credits
Provides the trainee with an overall awareness of quality concepts and specific tools.
Course Hours:
- 4 hours
- 0.4 credits
Participants will be introduced to the 3 basic forms for Standard Work to develop flow and work balance in a process.
Course Hours:
- 8 to 24 hours
- 0.8/2.4 credits
To understand the history of ultrasonic wave theory. Ultrasonic Testing Level I will improve quality and operational efficiency.
Course Hours:
- 40 hours
- 4.0 credits