Quality Management
Certificate Course - Management of Product Development - MPD.5.2.I25
| Date | Oct 28 - 30, 2026 |
| Duration | 2,5 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,800€ |
Fundamentals
Covers quality management principles and philosophies, from basics to state-of-the-art concepts, linking product and process quality.
Technology
Teaches preventive methods, industrial metrology, and statistical process control; tools and techniques for practical QM implementation.
Applications
Applies QM methods and tools to diverse real world scenarios; evaluate method applicability and solve new quality problems.
What you'll explore
- Quality management philosophies and principles
- Preventive quality methods and frameworks
- Operational quality assurance in practice
- Industrial measurement technology (metrology) essentials
- Statistical process control (SPC) and data-driven quality
- Method selection and applicability for product and process cases
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Understand modern quality principles and frameworks.
- Apply QM tools and methods to new product and process problems.
- Analyze and evaluate the applicability of learned methods and techniques.
- Utilize metrology and SPC to drive operational quality.
- Translate QM theory into practical, real-world improvements.
Taught by recognized experts in Quality Management
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Dr. Ing. Lucas Bretz
Dr.-Ing. Lucas Bretz is General Manager of the Global Advanced Manufacturing Institute (GAMI), leading international research in advanced manufacturing. His expertise includes quality assurance in lightweight engineering, machine learning for quality control, finite element simulation (FEM), and Industry 4.0 maturity assessment. With a background in mechanical engineering from KIT and research experience in Germany and China, he combines data-driven methods and structural engineering to advance smart, digital, and high-performance manufacturing systems for global industry applications.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Quality, manufacturing, and process engineers implementing QM methods.
- Operations and production managers aiming to improve product/process quality.
- Continuous improvement and industrial engineering professionals using SPC/metrology.
- Early‑career professionals seeking a structured introduction to modern QM.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.