Quality Management Training: Build Your Teams' Skills
With AFNOR Compétences, get trained in quality and lean approaches, including those based on ISO 9001.
The core of our training offerings in quality and lean management
- A management system approach
- The concept of continuous improvement
- Learning risk management
- A focus on quality culture
- Training courses tailored to your industry
- How to become an ISO 9001 auditor
Quality Management Training: Build Your Teams' Skills
With AFNOR Compétences, get trained in quality management and lean practices: ISO 9001, auditing, quality culture, risk management, and more. These training programs are designed for quality managers, executives, and project managers who want to structure their improvement initiatives and achieve lasting results.
The core of our training offerings in quality and lean management
- A quality management system (QMS) approach
- The concept of continuous improvement and related quality tools
- Learning about risk management and the process-based approach
- A focus on quality culture and employee engagement
- Training courses tailored to your industry
- How to become an ISO 9001 auditor
Why get training in quality management systems?
Facilitator, coach, supervisor... the quality manager plays a pivotal role in implementing and overseeing the quality management system (QMS).
He coordinates teams, oversees the mapping of activities, and ensures the proper implementation of quality tools. His expertise enables the system to be tailored to the company’s specific needs. Discover his profile in the form of an in-depth look at the QSE function.
QMS Quality Management Tasks
The quality manager's responsibilities include:
- Conducting internal quality audits
- Facilitating working groups focused on continuous improvement and problem-solving
- Quality Documentation Management
- The implementation of quality management principles among stakeholders
- Preparing for external audits
- The development of measurable quality objectives and their ongoing monitoring.
For all these reasons, the quality manager must be properly trained. AFNOR Compétences offers a wide range of training courses, organized into several categories, including ISO 9001, industry-specific quality, quality culture, risk management, and more. Find out how the quality management serves as a strategic lever.
Certification programs in quality management
AFNOR Competencies offers a wide range of quality management training programs, organized into several categories tailored to different profiles and industries.
ISO 9001 Training: Mastering the Standard and the Quality Management System
The ISO 9001 standard is the foundation of any quality management system. ISO 9001 certifications cover the entire process: understanding the standard’s requirements, preparing to implement the QMS, conducting ISO 9001 internal audits, and preparing for the certification exam to become a third-party auditor (ICA). The 2026 version of the ISO 9001 standard is incorporated into the programs, with a focus on quality culture, ethical behavior, and addressing climate change.
Industry-specific quality training: automotive, aerospace, nuclear, and medical devices
ISO 9001 serves as the foundation for many industry-specific standards. AFNOR Compétences offers industrial quality training tailored to each sector:
- IATF 16949 for the automotive industry,
- EN 9100 for the aerospace industry,
- ISO 19443 for nuclear power,
- ISO 13485 for medical devices.
These training programs incorporate the specific requirements of each supply chain and the types of organizations involved.
Training in Quality Culture and Risk Management
Quality is about more than just product compliance. AFNOR Compétences’ quality culture training programs help organizations engage all employees in a collective improvement process, drawing on best practices in leadership, decision-making, and employee engagement. Risk management is also covered, in direct alignment with the risk-based approach of the ISO 9001 standard.
Lean Management Training: Reducing Waste, Increasing Efficiency
The Lean approach aims to improve production processes and eliminate unproductive activities. AFNOR Compétences’ Lean management training courses cover Lean tools (PDCA, Kaizen, FMEA, 5S, etc.), total quality management, and problem-solving. These courses are available to quality managers, project managers, and executives who wish to establish a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations.
Why Choose AFNOR Compétences
- The specialist in training on standardized methods
- A variety of training formats, including in-person and online options
- Intra-company or inter-company sessions
- Many training courses eligible for the CPF
- Certification courses
An Introduction to Quality-Related Careers with AFNOR Compétences
What are the careers in quality management? What skills should you develop to manage quality in a company? AFNOR Compétences outlines the various roles in the field of quality management and the associated training paths—from quality coordinator to QMS manager, including internal auditor and QSE manager.
FAQ - Your Questions About Quality Management Training
Are you a training organization? Qualiopi certification applies to you
As of January 1, 2022, any training organization seeking public or pooled funding must be Qualiopi-certified. This certification is based on the National Quality Framework (RNQ), which defines 7 criteria and 32 quality indicators for training programs. AFNOR Certification is one of the accredited certification bodies authorized to issue Qualiopi certification.
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