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Total Quality Management (TQM) Training

SAQA US AATICD-0201 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the principles and practices of Total Quality Management (TQM) to drive continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. Participants will gain the skills to implement TQM frameworks, analyze quality processes, and foster a culture of quality within their organizations. The course aligns with South African quality standards and global best practices.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the core principles and philosophies of Total Quality Management to organizational processes.
  • Analyze quality management systems and identify areas for improvement using TQM tools and techniques.
  • Evaluate the impact of TQM on customer satisfaction, employee involvement, and continuous improvement.
  • Design a TQM implementation plan tailored to the specific needs of an organization.
  • Implement quality measurement and monitoring mechanisms to track performance and drive excellence.
  • Demonstrate leadership in fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within teams.

Target Audience

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, quality assurance professionals, and team leaders who are responsible for improving quality and efficiency in their organizations. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of quality management systems.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. No prior formal qualification in quality management is required.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Total Quality Management

Objectives:
• Understand the definition and evolution of TQM
• Identify the key principles of TQM
• Recognise the role of customer focus in TQM
• Explain the importance of continuous improvement

Topics:
• Introduction to TQM: definition, history, and evolution
• Core principles: customer focus, continuous improvement, employee involvement
• The Deming philosophy and PDCA cycle
• Quality gurus: Juran, Crosby, and Feigenbaum
• TQM vs. traditional management approaches
• Benefits and challenges of implementing TQM

Day 2: Quality Systems and Standards

Objectives:
• Describe quality management systems (QMS)
• Understand ISO 9000 series and its requirements
• Explain the process approach to quality
• Identify documentation requirements for QMS

Topics:
• Overview of quality management systems (QMS)
• ISO 9000 family of standards: structure and key clauses
• The process approach: inputs, outputs, and controls
• Quality policy and quality objectives
• Documenting the QMS: quality manual, procedures, work instructions
• Internal auditing and corrective actions

Day 3: Tools and Techniques for Quality Improvement

Objectives:
• Apply basic quality tools (7 QC tools)
• Use statistical process control (SPC) methods
• Conduct root cause analysis using fishbone and 5 Whys
• Implement Lean principles to reduce waste

Topics:
• The 7 basic quality tools: flowcharts, check sheets, histograms, Pareto charts, cause-and-effect diagrams, scatter diagrams, control charts
• Statistical process control (SPC): variation, process capability
• Root cause analysis techniques: fishbone diagram, 5 Whys
• Lean principles: value, value stream, flow, pull, perfection
• Kaizen and continuous improvement events
• Introduction to Six Sigma: DMAIC methodology

Day 4: Implementing TQM in the Organisation

Objectives:
• Develop a TQM implementation plan
• Understand change management for TQM
• Measure quality performance using KPIs
• Foster a culture of quality and employee involvement

Topics:
• Steps for implementing TQM: commitment, planning, training, execution
• Change management models (Kotter, ADKAR) for quality initiatives
• Quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Employee involvement: quality circles, suggestion schemes
• Supplier quality management
• Case studies of successful TQM implementation

Day 5: TQM Integration and Continuous Improvement Culture

Objectives:
• Integrate TQM with other management systems
• Conduct quality audits and reviews
• Plan for sustaining continuous improvement
• Develop a personal action plan for TQM application

Topics:
• Integrating TQM with ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and other standards
• Quality auditing: internal, external, and third-party
• Management review and continuous improvement cycles
• Benchmarking and best practices
• Sustaining a quality culture: recognition, rewards, communication
• Final assessment and action planning

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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