Module 1. Current Framework and Automotive System Structure: IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015/Amd 1:2024, current SIs/FAQs, CSR, and alignment with IATF Rules 6th Edition; status update regarding 2nd Edition development.

Module 2. Process Approach, PDCA, and Risk-Based Thinking: COP (Customer Oriented Processes), support and management processes, interactions, inputs/outputs, Turtle Diagrams, KPIs, and customer focus.

Module 3. Clauses 4 & 5 – Context and Leadership: Context of the organization, interested parties, climate change considerations where relevant, scope, QMS processes, management commitment, quality policy, and customer focus.

Module 4. Clauses 6 & 7 – Planning and Support: Risks and opportunities, quality objectives, planning of changes, competency, awareness, communication, infrastructure, operational environment, monitoring/measuring resources, and documented information.

Module 5. Clause 8 – Operation and Product/Process Realization: Customer requirements, operational feasibility, product and service design/development, externally provided processes/products/services, product safety, special characteristics, production control, traceability, change management, release, and nonconforming outputs.

Module 6. Core Tools and Operational Control: APQP → DFMEA/PFMEA → Control Plan → MSA/SPC → PPAP integration; objective evidence, special characteristics, engineering/process changes, and Customer Specific Requirements.

Module 7. Clause 9 – Performance Evaluation: Monitoring and measurement, effectiveness/efficiency indicators, customer satisfaction, internal audits, and management review.

Module 8. Clause 10 – Improvement: Nonconformity, problem-solving, root cause analysis, corrective actions, error proofing, lessons learned, continual improvement, and QMS/Core Tools updates.

Module 9. Certification and Application Workshop: Overview of the certification cycle under IATF Rules 6th Edition, audit evidence preparation, process-based exercises, and gap assessment with action planning.