Course overview
Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC). It covers the principles, the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 19011, ISO 31000 and ASQ bodies of knowledge, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Apply the relevant requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 19011, ISO 31000 and ASQ bodies of knowledge
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for quality managers, auditors, engineers and process owners, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat ISO 9001, ISO 19011, ISO 31000 and ASQ bodies of knowledge require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 Feb 2027 | Prague Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Mar – 2 Apr 2027 | Stockholm Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Apr 2027 | Dublin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Milan Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 7–11 Feb 2028 | Dublin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Mar 2028 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Jun 2028 | Madrid Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Oct 2028 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 16–20 Oct 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 5–9 Feb 2029 | Tunis Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Mar 2029 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Mar 2029 | Dammam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Aug 2029 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 6–10 Jan 2030 | Kuwait City Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Apr 2030 | Milan Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 May 2030 | Vienna Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Jul – 9 Aug 2030 | Bangkok Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Aug 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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