Training Course: Internal Audit as a Driver of Total Quality Management (Online / Remote)
1Summary
Rapid shifts in technology, information systems, and global competition have made one thing clear: decisions are only as good as the information behind them. That is where internal audit and Total Quality Management meet - audit turns raw data into reliable information, and TQM makes sure that information actually improves how the organisation performs.
This Training Course connects both disciplines, showing participants how internal verification and audit processes feed directly into a functioning quality system, and how continuous improvement depends on accurate, well-controlled data. It is built for anyone who needs both skill sets to do their job well - not two unrelated subjects taught side by side.
2Objectives and target group
Target Group
- Managers and owners of government and private establishments.
- Quality managers and quality representatives.
- Directors of administrative and internal audit offices.
- Managers of administrative development departments.
- All staff working in administrative control, review, and internal audit.
Course Objectives
- Build the knowledge, skills, and awareness needed to take part effectively in internal audit processes.
- Focus specifically on internal quality management systems and how audit supports them.
- Learn to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of quality systems.
- Understand documented policies and procedures for supplier approval and qualification.
- Review audit-relevant documents, help set review schedules, and collect, analyse, and evaluate information.
3Course Content
Module 1: Internal Verification and Audit as the Backbone of Quality
- The concept of verification and why it matters for quality management.
- Preparing and running internal audit programmes.
- Using audit results to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement.
Module 2: TQM Foundations Every Auditor Needs
- Definition of Total Quality Management and its core principles.
- Why applying TQM matters for organisations.
- The history and development of TQM as a management discipline.
Module 3: Quality Basics and International Specifications
- The concept of quality and its different dimensions.
- International specifications and standards used for quality assurance.
- How quality foundations are applied across different industries.
Module 4: Continuous Improvement in Practice
- The role of the Deming PDCA cycle in achieving continuous improvement.
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the institution.
- Data analysis techniques that support continuous improvement.
Module 5: Applying TQM Across the Organisation
- Strategies for applying TQM in different types of institutions.
- Case studies of successful TQM applications.
- Challenges and solutions for applying TQM in a changing business environment.
Module 6: Measuring, Evaluating and Deciding With Data
- The importance of setting performance indicators and quality standards.
- Evaluating performance and analysing data to measure goal achievement.
- Using data to support strategic decision-making.