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There are 4 modules in this course
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.
This course offers a comprehensive pathway to mastering Total Quality Management (TQM) by blending theory with practical applications. Learners will benefit from structured insights into the evolution of quality philosophies, measurable tools such as Taguchi’s Loss Function, and real-world frameworks like the Toyota Way and PDCA cycle. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, the course uniquely emphasizes how organizations can achieve sustainable quality excellence.
Designed for professionals, students, and managers across industries, this course empowers participants to lead quality initiatives, reduce costs, improve processes, and drive organizational growth in both manufacturing and service sectors.
This module introduces the essential principles of quality and its role across industries. Learners explore the meaning of quality, its dimensions, and the fundamentals of planning. The module also examines quality costs, emphasizing the value of prevention and the impact of internal and external failures on organizational performance.
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5 videos3 assignments
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5 videos•Total 46 minutes
Introduction to Quality•9 minutes
Dimensions of Quality•10 minutes
Quality Planning•10 minutes
Quality Costs•8 minutes
Continuation of Quality Costs•8 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Introduction to Quality Concepts•10 minutes
Managing Quality Costs•10 minutes
Graded-Fundamentals of Quality•30 minutes
Quality Philosophies & Pioneers
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module highlights the contributions of quality pioneers such as Deming, Juran, and Crosby. Learners evaluate Deming’s principles, theory of knowledge, and focus on reducing variation. Juran’s Trilogy and Crosby’s philosophy of “quality is free” are explored, alongside critical perspectives on Taguchi’s methods.
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10 videos3 assignments
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10 videos•Total 99 minutes
Quality Philosophies•12 minutes
Deming Philosophy•10 minutes
Continuation of Deming Philosophy•8 minutes
Theory of Knowledge•8 minutes
DemingPhilosophy-3&JuranTrilogy-1•8 minutes
DemingPhilosophy-3&JuranTrilogy-2•8 minutes
DemingPhilosophy-3•12 minutes
Juran Trilogy•10 minutes
Jurantrilogy-2•10 minutes
Philip Crosby and Taguchi Loss Function-1•12 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Deming’s Philosophy•10 minutes
Juran & Crosby Contributions•10 minutes
Graded-Quality Philosophies & Pioneers•30 minutes
TQM Principles & Applications
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module examines the foundational principles and practical applications of Total Quality Management (TQM). Learners study Taguchi’s Loss Function, explore its criticisms, and understand the scope of TQM. The role of leadership, quality councils, and continuous improvement models such as PDCA are analyzed to support successful TQM implementation.
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8 videos4 assignments
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8 videos•Total 62 minutes
Taguchi Loss Function-2•10 minutes
Taguchi Loss Function-3•9 minutes
Taguchi Loss Function Criticism•4 minutes
Intro, Definition and Scope of TQM Activity_PART 01•7 minutes
Intro, Definition and Scope of TQM Activity_PART 02•6 minutes
Concepts - Leadership•12 minutes
Implementation Process and Functions of Quality Council_PART 01•9 minutes
Implementation Process and Functions of Quality Council_PART 02•6 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Taguchi’s Loss Function•10 minutes
Scope & Leadership in TQM•10 minutes
Quality Council Implementation•10 minutes
Graded-TQM Principles & Applications •30 minutes
Customer Focus in TQM
Module 4•6 hours to complete
Module details
This module emphasizes customer-centered approaches and employee involvement in TQM. Learners examine methods of measuring satisfaction, handling feedback and complaints, and fostering engagement. The role of supplier partnerships, Toyota’s TQM model, and statistical process control are also explored to ensure sustainable quality outcomes.
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29 videos6 assignments
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29 videos•Total 228 minutes
Customer Satisfaction-1•10 minutes
Customer Satisfaction-2 (Complaints)•11 minutes
Customer Satisfaction-3•10 minutes
Customer Satisfaction-4_part 01•6 minutes
Customer Satisfaction-4_part 02•8 minutes
EmployeeInvolvement-1_part01•6 minutes
EmployeeInvolvement-1_part02•8 minutes
EmployeeInvolvement-2_part02•8 minutes
EmployeeInvolvement-3_part01•5 minutes
EmployeeInvolvement-3_part02•9 minutes
EmployeeInvolvement-4•9 minutes
EmployeeInvolvement-5_part01•7 minutes
EmployeeInvolvement-5_part02•7 minutes
Continuous Process Improvement-1_part01•6 minutes
Continuous Process Improvement-1_part02•7 minutes
Continuous Process Improvement-2 (Models)•11 minutes
Continuous Process Improvement-3 (Models BPR and 5S)•11 minutes
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Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025
This course provides an in-depth understanding of Total Quality Management principles and their real-world applications. The instructor explains each concept clearly.
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Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Phenomenal curriculum. It covers every aspect of TQM, from foundational application to advanced continuous improvement strategies and evaluation.
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Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
The course content was structured perfectly, moving from the fundamentals of TQM to advanced evaluation and improvement techniques.
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