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TQM: Pareto, PDCA & Benchmarking Intermediate

The Total Quality Management course by Open Source equips quality managers and operations leads with proven methodologies to reduce defects and enhance customer satisfaction. Learn from industry-certified instructors with 15+ years of experience who provide practical insights into ISO 9000, SPC, and Kaizen. This training addresses the critical need for structured quality systems in modern industries. Graduates receive an internal certificate of completion from Open Source, preparing them for advanced leadership roles. Our program features guaranteed-to-run dates and 30-day lab access, ensuring flexible, hands-on practice to drive enterprise-wide excellence and operational success.

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Course Overview

The Open Source Total Quality Management course is a comprehensive training program designed to equip professionals with the principles, tools, and methodologies essential for driving organizational excellence through quality. This course prepares candidates for the Certified Total Quality Manager® (CTQM®) exam, an industry-recognized credential validating expertise in enterprise-wide quality systems. It is ideal for quality managers, continuous improvement specialists, and operations leads seeking to implement robust quality frameworks. With over 70% of manufacturing and healthcare organizations adopting TQM practices to enhance compliance and efficiency, demand for certified professionals continues to grow across regulated industries.

Participants gain hands-on experience with core quality tools and platforms including Open EQMS, Statistical Process Control (SPC) dashboards, FMEA Risk Analyzer, SIPOC & Process Mapping tools, NovaSPC, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)/Gage R&R software—all accessed via an open-source digital lab environment. The course includes guided labs where students build a complete quality improvement package using real-world scenarios such as optimizing a retail distribution center’s defect rate. Learners configure control charts, conduct root cause analysis with Fishbone diagrams and 5 Whys, perform Pareto analysis, and develop actionable control plans within a unified workflow platform, ensuring practical mastery of the DMAIC methodology.

This Total Quality Management training by Open Source directly supports certification as a CTQM® professional, widely acknowledged for advancing careers in quality assurance and operational leadership. Graduates report average salary increases of up to 25%, with mid-level quality roles commanding €45,000+ annually in Europe, particularly in industrial and construction sectors. Koenig Solutions enhances learning outcomes with Guaranteed-to-Run batches and access to official courseware, enabling learners to train at their pace with expert support. Upon completion, professionals are positioned to lead quality initiatives, drive compliance, and contribute strategically to business performance and customer satisfaction in global organizations.

What You'll Learn

Execute core Total Quality Management (TQM) principles to increase organizational performance and customer satisfaction scores by 15%.
Model key business processes using Lean Six Sigma process analysis tools to achieve a 20% reduction in workflow cycle time.
Design robust quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001 standards to achieve full audit readiness within six months.
Apply statistical process control tools in Minitab to monitor process stability and reduce defect rates by 10%.
Utilize Pareto analysis and cause-and-effect diagrams in Lucidchart to resolve quality issues and decrease incident resolution time by 25%.
Implement continuous improvement projects using Kaizen methodologies to drive a 10% increase in operational efficiency.

Skills You'll Gain

Minitab Analysis, ISO 9001:2015 Compliance, DMAIC Methodology, Kaizen Event Facilitation, Control Chart Construction, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Six Sigma Implementation, Quality Metrics Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Operational Excellence Strategy, Total Quality Management Framework, Process Capability Assessment.

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Proficiency in probability and statistics, including the ability to calculate standard deviations and confidence intervals.
  • Ability to apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques using spreadsheet software like Excel or Minitab.
  • Proficiency in applying quality management philosophies and principles to organizational workflows.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 clauses, specifically those pertaining to quality management systems and risk-based thinking.
  • Experience with quality assurance tools, including the ability to construct Pareto charts and check sheets for data analysis.
  • Ability to calculate process capability indices (Cpk/Ppk) and determine acceptance sampling plans based on AQL thresholds.
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Certification Exam

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TQM: Pareto, PDCA & Benchmarking
Format
Multiple choice, labs & case studies
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

1
Day 1– Mastering Total Quality Management Foundations
Core TQM Concepts TQM Philosophy Principles Defining Quality Dimensions Quality Control History Expert Contributions Explained Six Sigma Fundamentals DMAIC Framework Mastery Quality Improvement Policies
2
Day 2– Essential Quality Assurance Tools
Pareto Chart Analysis Cause-Effect Diagramming Defect Concentration Mapping Affinity Diagram Techniques Relations Diagram Methods Tree Diagram Structuring Matrix Diagram Applications Old and New Tools
3
Day 3– Strategic Design for Quality
Quality Function Deployment House of Quality Construction Customer/Design Attributes Correlation Matrix Analysis Taguchi Loss Function Effective Benchmarking Processes TQM Implementation Roadmap Quality Management Leadership
4
Day 4– Statistical Process Control Methods
Variable Control Charting X-bar and R Charts UCL/LCL and USL/LSL Attribute Control Charting p, np, c, u Charts Control Chart Interpretation Revising Control Limits Moving Control Charting
5
Day 5– Advanced Quality Analytics Training
Process Capability Analysis Cp and Cpk Ratios Acceptance Sampling Plans AQL and LTPD Concepts OC Curve Calculations ISO 9000 Standards Review CUSUM and EWMA Charts R for TQM Analytics

What's Included in Your Training

Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success

Career Outcomes

85%

of TQM: Pareto, PDCA & Benchmarking certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+28%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the TQM: Pareto, PDCA & Benchmarking certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

6
  • Quality Manager
  • Total Quality Director
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Process Improvement Manager
  • Operations Excellence Lead
  • Quality Systems Manager

Companies Hiring

5,000+
General Electric Toyota Johnson & Johnson Boeing Procter & Gamble Siemens Accenture Deloitte Honeywell Caterpillar

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