Certified APQP & PPAP Practitioner

Certified APQP & PPAP Practitioner

The Certified APQP & PPAP Practitioner program equips quality, engineering, and manufacturing professionals with the practical competence to plan, validate, and approve products and processes in line with customer and industry requirements. Delivered by BGMC and accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), this program focuses on real-world application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) across the product lifecycle.

Why APQP & PPAP Matter ?

APQP & PPAP

This program blends core automotive quality tools with hands-on application:

1. Introduction to APQP & PPAP

  • Purpose and structure of APQP

  • Relationship between APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, and customer requirements

  • Roles and responsibilities across cross-functional teams

  • Voice of Customer (VOC) and risk-based planning

2. APQP Phases & Deliverables

  • Phase 1: Plan & Define Program

  • Phase 2: Product Design & Development

  • Phase 3: Process Design & Development

  • Phase 4: Product & Process Validation

  • Phase 5: Feedback, Assessment & Continuous Improvement

Key outputs, timelines, and control points for each phase.

3. PPAP Requirements & Submission

  • Purpose and levels of PPAP submission

  • PPAP elements (PSW, control plan, FMEA, MSA, SPC, capability studies)

  • Customer-specific requirements

  • Managing revisions and resubmissions

4. Risk Management & Core Tools Integration

  • Design & Process FMEA alignment

  • Control plans and process capability

  • Measurement System Analysis (MSA) basics

  • Linking APQP outputs to production controls

5. Supplier APQP & PPAP Management

  • Supplier readiness and assessment

  • Managing outsourced processes

  • Supplier PPAP approval and monitoring

Escalation and corrective action

This program is ideal for:

  • Quality Engineers & Quality Managers

  • Manufacturing & Process Engineers

  • Product Development & Launch Teams

  • Supplier Quality & Procurement Professionals

  • Production, Operations & Plant Managers

  • Auditors and Consultants supporting automotive and manufacturing sectors

Basic knowledge of quality systems or manufacturing processes is recommended.

1. Practitioner-Focused Learning

Training emphasizes execution, documentation, and decision-making, not theory.

2. Cross-Functional Perspective

APQP is taught as a team-based discipline involving quality, engineering, procurement, and operations.

3. Real Manufacturing & Automotive Scenarios

Participants work on actual APQP and PPAP case examples, mirroring customer expectations.

4. Flexible Delivery Models

  • Classroom (in-person)

  • Live virtual instructor-led

  • In-house corporate programs

Blended learning via BGMC’s EdTech ecosystem

Benefits for Individuals

Participants will:

  • Earn CSSC-accredited APQP & PPAP Practitioner credentials

  • Gain confidence managing product launches and approvals

  • Strengthen automotive and manufacturing quality expertise

  • Enhance career prospects in quality and engineering roles

  • Apply APQP & PPAP across OEMs, Tier 1, and Tier 2 suppliers

Benefits for Organizations

Organizations training teams through BGMC typically achieve:

  • Fewer launch issues and customer rejections

  • Improved supplier quality and readiness

  • Faster, smoother product approvals

  • Reduced warranty, scrap, and rework costs

  • Stronger compliance with customer and industry standards

Assessment & Certification

Assessment

  • CSSC-aligned examination

  • APQP & PPAP documentation review exercises

  • Case-based approval and risk analysis

Certification

  • CSSC-Accredited Certified APQP & PPAP Practitioner Certificate

  • Issued upon successful completion

BGMC provides end-to-end candidate support, from enrollment to certification readiness.

PHYSICAL CLASSES

Classroom-based learning
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Online Classes

Live, instructor-led virtual learning
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Enterprise Solutions

Organization-wide APQP & PPAP deployment

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Why Choose BGMC?

  • CSSC-accredited automotive and quality programs

  • Strong expertise in APQP, PPAP, and quality core tools

  • Practical, industry-aligned training methodology

  • Corporate and supplier-focused delivery capability

  • Integrated learning across consulting, training, and EdTech platforms

At BGMC, APQP & PPAP are positioned as critical enablers of first-time-right product launches.

FAQs – Certified APQP & PPAP Practitioner

Is this course limited to automotive industry?
While rooted in automotive standards, APQP & PPAP principles apply to any manufacturing environment requiring structured product approval.
Yes. The program aligns APQP & PPAP with IATF 16949 expectations.
Absolutely. BGMC customizes scenarios to your products, customers, and suppliers.
Yes. The program integrates APQP & PPAP with key quality core tools.

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Many delivery methods

Flexible delivery methods are available depending on your learning style.

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