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Technical Skills

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Sharpening Skills in Manufacturing: What Adult Learners Must Do Now

Manufacturing is evolving faster than most formal education systems can respond. New materials, tighter tolerances, increased automation, and heightened customer expectations have changed what ‘qualified’ truly means. For adult learners already in the workforce, career resilience now depends on deliberate, practical manufacturing skills training—not waiting for employers or academic institutions to close the gap. What actions should adult learners take now to sharpen their manufacturing and quality skills—and become more valuable to their employers? Shift from Credentials to Competence Degrees…

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Quality Training Methods: Learning Preferences

What are the Preferred Learning Methods? It has been our mission as a technical training organization to understand the most effective quality training methods. In December 2024, we surveyed our customers about their preferred learning formats. Here’s what we discovered: Virtual instructor-led training with participants from other companies was the top choice at 29.6% of respondents, highlighting the value of collaborative learning in a convenient online format. Self-paced online training with time limits followed closely at 28.2%, demonstrating strong interest…

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Manufacturing Quality Training Programs
Manufacturing Quality Training Programs

As we step into the new year, we are excited to announce the release of our Quarter 1 training schedule for 2025. This year, we have curated a comprehensive lineup of manufacturing quality training programs designed to enhance your expertise and keep you at the forefront of the industry. Whether you are a quality director, mechanical engineer, quality technician, or inspector, our training programs are tailored to meet your professional development needs. Announcing the New Training Schedule We have launched…

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AIAG Core Tools – What are they?

These Core Tools, in existence since the 1990’s, are key elements of an effective and efficient quality management system to meet your Customers needs and expectations. They include the Advanced Product Quality Planning & Control Plan (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Many automotive OEMs and their suppliers require use of the Core Tools as part of the IATF 16949.  These tools have also been…

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