Professional training – Quality & Process Management

IATF 16949 Fundamentals

Get confident with IATF 16949 Fundamentals in 6 hours: focus on Automotive-specific additional requirements, Core tools overview and Customer-specific requirements, live with a trainer, online or on-site.

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Intermediate
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

“IATF 16949 Fundamentals” is designed for roles such as Quality officers, quality managers and auditors and Production, manufacturing and process owners. In 6 hours you work your way through Automotive-specific additional requirements, Core tools overview and Customer-specific requirements in a structured way – with plenty of practice and time for your questions.

Stable processes, traceable quality and compliance with normative requirements are a lasting competitive factor in industry, services and administration. The IATF 16949 Fundamentals training gives you the methodological knowledge you need and shows how to apply it in daily work. We use realistic case studies, templates and checklists that you can put to work in your company straight away. Each course lasts one day, runs online or on site and is built around practice: understand first, then apply together, then transfer to your own area.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

Automotive-specific additional requirementsCore tools overviewCustomer-specific requirementsProduct safety and traceabilitySupplier managementHow certification audits work

Who is this course for?

  • Quality officers, quality managers and auditors
  • Production, manufacturing and process owners
  • Managers and project leads in improvement projects
  • Staff from engineering, purchasing, logistics and service

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of IATF 16949 Fundamentals – Automotive-specific additional requirements, Core tools overview, Customer-specific requirements, Product safety and traceability, Supplier management and How certification audits work – and can apply them in practice.
  • You know the fundamentals and requirements of IATF 16949 Fundamentals and can place them correctly in your organisation.
  • You apply the core methods independently to concrete examples.
  • You document results transparently and prepare them for audits or management.
  • You develop a realistic implementation plan for your own area of responsibility.

Course outline

Module 1 Fundamentals and objectives of IATF 16949 Fundamentals
  • Terms, objectives and benefits of IATF 16949 Fundamentals
  • Positioning within the company management system
  • Typical requirements and expectations for the process
  • Roles and responsibilities
Module 2 Focus areas: IATF 16949 Fundamentals
  • Automotive-specific additional requirements
  • Core tools overview
  • Customer-specific requirements
  • Product safety and traceability
  • Supplier management
  • How certification audits work
Module 3 Methodology and approach
  • Step-by-step approach using proven models
  • Key methods and tools at a glance
  • Data basis and key figures
  • Documentation and evidence
Module 4 Application in practical examples
  • Case studies on IATF 16949 Fundamentals from production and services
  • Working through typical tasks together
  • Recognising and avoiding common errors
  • Templates and checklists to take away
Module 5 Embedding in the organisation
  • Involving staff and building acceptance
  • Verifying effectiveness and tracking improvements
  • Reporting to management
  • Action plan for your own area
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

Knowledge of business processes is helpful. Introductory courses require no prior knowledge; for advanced courses we recommend the matching fundamentals training. Basic knowledge of the topic is helpful.

Technical requirements

Your own laptop with office software; templates, case studies and evaluation files are provided digitally.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Does IATF 16949 Fundamentals prepare for a certification or exam?

We teach the technical content and methods relevant to the corresponding qualifications. Examination or certification is not part of the course; on request we point you to suitable routes and examination bodies.

Can we run IATF 16949 Fundamentals with examples from our own company?

Yes. If you provide anonymised processes, complaints or key figures beforehand, we build them into the exercises. This makes the training directly relevant to your daily work while confidential data stays protected.

How much does “IATF 16949 Fundamentals” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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