By the end of this course, learners will be able to define quality concepts, analyze quality costs, evaluate philosophies of pioneers like Deming, Juran, and Crosby, apply TQM principles, and implement customer-focused strategies. They will also be equipped to design quality councils, foster employee involvement, build supplier partnerships, and use statistical tools for continuous improvement.
Mastering TQM: Apply, Evaluate & Improve Quality Systems
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Mastering TQM: Apply, Evaluate & Improve Quality Systems
This course is part of TQM Excellence: Lean Six Sigma & Quality Systems Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Define quality concepts, analyze quality costs, and evaluate TQM philosophies.
Apply TQM principles, customer-focused strategies, and statistical tools.
Design councils, foster employee involvement, and build supplier partnerships.
Skills you'll gain
- Drive Engagement
- Quality Management Systems
- Employee Engagement
- Quality Management
- Product Quality (QA/QC)
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Quality Control
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Monitoring
- Service Improvement
- Supplier Management
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Quality Assessment
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Quality Improvement
- Customer experience improvement
- Kaizen Methodology
- Quality Assurance
- Supplier Quality Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
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Assessments
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Taught in English
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HB
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
The modules provide solid insight into quality costs, process improvement and the leadership role in TQM.
GF
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Exceeded expectations. The insights into quality management implementation are truly top-tier knowledge.
SJ
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Phenomenal curriculum. It covers every aspect of TQM, from foundational application to advanced continuous improvement strategies and evaluation.
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