Competition is becoming increasingly fierce, and many new product launches are delayed or compromised due to quality performance shortfalls. Issues like these make the need for a work force proficient in the principles and practices of the North American Automotive Quality Core Tools a central concern to many automotive companies. To this end, AIAG's Supply Chain Institute verifies that you have the knowledge to perform applicable Core Tool processes and provides formal recognition that you have proficiency within, and a comprehension of, APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and/or SPC.

By taking both a knowledge and application exam you can earn formal certification. Achieving certification can be value-added for both you and your company. You will become a certified expert with globally recognized credentials. Your employer will be able to assure their customers that a highly qualified individual is performing the process and can meet the competency requirements as defined in ISO/TS 16949:2002 clauses and the applicable North American Automotive Quality Core Tool reference manuals.

• Recommended by OEM and Tier One Manufacturers
  (Read letter of recommendation)
• Earn Globally Recognized Credentials
• Gain Transferable College Credits and an Industry Certificate
• Certify your Technical Proficiency in any or all of the Quality Core Tools - APQP/PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC

APQP/PPAP Certification Exam

FMEA Certification Exam

MSA Certification Exam

SPC Certification Exam

Those who fail the knowledge and/or applications exam may retake the failed portion during one of the regularly scheduled exam dates. To register for a retake exam, please contact our training coordinator at (248) 358-9754.

Knowledge Retake

$195.00

$245.00

Application Retake

$195.00

$245.00

Full Retake

$295.00

$395.00

First, please Read the Terms and Conditions.
Then - Call AIAG customer service at (248) 358-3003 to register with a credit card or register online by selecting a link listed above. (American Express, MasterCard, or Visa)

Download the enrollment form (PDF: 112k/1 page)

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"The testing program at the AIAG Supply Chain Institute is one of the tools now available for organizations like MMTC to test and verify the qualification level of its core tool trainers" Ron Berglund, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

"Core tool certification provides value to both individuals and organizations. Based on the area of certification, individuals will be able to validate their Core Tool proficiency to their employers. In turn, these organizations will be able to demonstrate these same superior qualifications to their customers" AIAG's Quality Steering Committee

"Knowledge of the Quality Core Tools is very important to automotive OEM customers for all their suppliers" Russ Hopkins, Ford Motor Co. and member of the Supplier Quality Requirements Task Force