The basic qualifications are designed to provide an introduction to the extensive topic of quality management in the automotive industry.

The DIN EN ISO 19011 standard, on which the VDA auditor qualification also focuses, is still considered a solid basis for the subject of audits. This training will enable you to carry out audits in the automotive industry competently and successfully.

It is the worldwide accepted standard for quality management systems in the automotive industry. Beyond the neutral requirements of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 defines the specific requirements of the automotive industry.

Certification IATF 16949 already includes the fundamental requirements (ISO 9001:2015) to be included in the supply chain of the automotive industry.

In order to enable a uniform and comparable assessment of quality management systems, processes, products and services for automotive manufacturers, their suppliers and associated service organisations, VDA QMC has developed quality standards for the German automotive industry which are described in VDA volumes 6.x.

The use of quality management methods supports the specific implementation of a quality management system and helps organizations identify customer requirements, reduce risks and make business processes more efficient.

Depending on the specific phase of product realization, several methods are available to improve its characteristics. These trainings offer a range of tools that have proven to be especially successful in practice.