Module 1. Fundamentals and Key Changes in APQP 3rd Edition: Preventive purpose, evolution from APQP 2nd Edition, and formal separation of the Control Plan as an independent manual.

Module 2. APQP Program Management: Cross-functional team, scope, timing, milestones, deliverables, gated management, and program metrics.

Module 3. Risk and Change Management: Risk assessment/mitigation, sourcing, change management, part traceability, and lessons learned.

Module 4. Phase 1 – Plan and Define Program: Voice of the customer, CSR, targets, feasibility, and preliminary special characteristics identification.

Module 5. Phase 2 – Product Design and Development: DFMEA, DVP&R, specifications, special characteristics, and design verification/validation.

Module 6. Phase 3 – Process Design and Development: Flowchart, PFMEA, process design, MSA/SPC planning, and control strategy.

Module 7. Phase 4 – Product and Process Validation: Production trial run, MSA, initial process performance/capability studies, validation, and PPAP readiness.

Module 8. Phase 5 – Feedback, Assessment, and Corrective Action: Launch performance, variation reduction, change management, and Core Tools updates.

Module 9. Practical Workshop and Assessment: Review of an APQP Timing/Gate Review, risks, and consistency across APQP → FMEA → Control Plan → MSA/SPC → PPAP.