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Quality Assurance Technician Pathway

Progress from quality-system fundamentals to statistical process control, advanced analysis, and workplace process improvement.

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Move from quality foundations to advanced analysis

The curriculum becomes progressively more technical across the three levels. Each level can still be purchased independently.

Your starting pointChoose your levelMatch the level to your responsibilities.Level 1Quality foundationsLevel 2Quality systems and improvementLevel 3Advanced quality analysis

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Compare the Quality Assurance Technician levels

Start with quality fundamentals or choose the level that best matches your existing knowledge and workplace responsibilities.

Level 1

Quality foundations

Learn the foundations of quality systems, ISO 9000, lean principles, workplace safety, and structured problem-solving.

  • Course focusQuality systems, ISO 9000, lean principles, PPE, the 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and PDCA
  • OutcomeFoundational readiness to support safe, consistent, and efficient quality practices
  • Recommended next stepContinue to Level 2 for advanced quality systems, cost analysis, and process improvement.

$109.00

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Level 2

Quality systems and improvement

Build on quality fundamentals with Six Sigma, statistical process control, cost of quality, root-cause analysis, advanced 5S, and proactive safety practices.

  • Course focusSix Sigma, SPC, TQM, cost of quality, root-cause analysis, decision matrices, and advanced 5S
  • OutcomePreparation to support quality initiatives and lead practical process improvements
  • Recommended next stepContinue to Level 3 for deeper statistical analysis and integrated quality tools.

$129.00

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Level 3

Advanced quality analysis

Apply statistical process control, process-capability analysis, advanced problem-solving, and integrated quality tools to complex workplace challenges.

  • Course focusControl charts, process capability, Pareto analysis, feedback loops, histograms, and integrated quality tools
  • OutcomeAdvanced capability to analyze performance and support data-informed quality decisions
  • Recommended next stepApply the complete pathway to ongoing quality assurance and process optimization work.

$149.00

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