The Internet of Things, smart manufacturing and automation are connecting organisations in new ways and transforming manufacturing, supply chains and product quality. Understanding and embracing these technologies ensures efficiency, resilience and competitive edge throughout the value chain.
The CQI’s Internet of Things, Smart Manufacturing and Automation for Quality 4.0 e-learning course is for quality professionals, managers, executives and anyone ready to understand how these technologies are changing quality management. You’ll learn how IoT, smart manufacturing and automation are enabling new levels of visibility, control and improvement.
During this 90-minute course, hands-on activities, relatable examples and quizzes will help you to discover practical ways to apply the benefits of these new technologies in your role. You’ll receive a CPD certificate on completion.
Once you've completed the course, you'll be able to:
- Explain the essential concepts and interconnections of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart manufacturing and automation in the context of Quality 4.0.
- Evaluate real-world challenges and opportunities in digital transformation.
- Apply IoT sensor data, analytics and automation tools to enhance real-time monitoring, adaptive control and process optimisation in quality management systems.
- Assess new digital compliance demands, including cybersecurity, data integrity and traceability and data-driven audit requirements.
- Analyse how smart manufacturing and automation support proactive, predictive and continuous improvement for product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Understand and advise on how embedded digital technologies can deliver business resilience, operational excellence and competitive advantage.
Who this course is for: This course is for quality professionals who have an intermediate knowledge of the main underlying principles of the CQI’s Eight Principles of Quality 4.0. We recommend that you work through the CQI’s Quality 4.0 Essentials suite, particularly the Understanding Quality 4.0 and Digital Transformation course, to develop your knowledge in this area if required.
Technical requirements: You’ll need a stable internet connection to run the course, and an internet browser (Edge, Safari, Firefox or Chrome). The course will work on all screen sizes, but we recommend using a tablet or larger screen for the best experience.
Duration: 90-minute e-learning module (plus optional additional reading from resources shared in the course)
Enrolment period: You will have access to the course for 1 year from the date of purchase.
Price: CQI/IRCA members: £126, non-members: £180