DIP 005  Principles of Quality Management Systems

This is the fifth Unit in the Diploma in Quality Leadership course. It also contains the CMI approved unit from the Quality Fundamentals course.

The Diploma in Quality Leadership is a blended learning course with online tutor support. The unit requires the student to carry out an assignment and write a report to their CEO explaining how the various sections in the teaching materials may or may not apply to the organisation. On completion of all units the student will have a comprehensive implementation plan and also will have acquired skills which will enable them to train all levels of the organisation from the CEO through to line levels.

Note:  On completion of this unit the student will also have completed the first five of the Units and may be awarded the DHI Certificate in Quality Leadership which subject to CQI approval, enables them to achieve the CQI grade of Practitioner. The DIP 005 Principles of Quality Management Systems unit is made up of 12 sections:

Principles of Quality Management Systems

  • Getting Started for Quality Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Quality Management Systems including the Deming Prize, EFQM Award, the US Baldrige Award and the CWQI Competency Framework.

  • Introduction to Hoshin Kanri

  • Creating the Vision

  • Key Performance Indicators

  • Deploying the Visions at all Levels

  • The House of Quality

  • Managing the Improvement Process

  • Managing Risk

  • Competitive Advantage

  • Linking to Standards and Awards

  • Final Summary of Quality Fundamentals


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