{"id":1421,"date":"2015-08-12T11:00:54","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T11:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/?p=1421"},"modified":"2023-09-25T14:06:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T14:06:08","slug":"get-to-know-quality-free-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proqc.com\/blog\/get-to-know-quality-free-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Quality With Free Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LearnWe’ve observed an increase over the years in online education opportunities, especially those that provide useful information to our industry. \u00a0Who doesn’t want to learn more about quality?<\/p>\n

Here are our favorite resources that we recommend to our own team to stay up-to-date with the industry:<\/p>\n

Alison<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This site promotes free certified learning, with courses that include an Introduction to Manufacturing Processes,\u00a0Fundamentals of Quality Standards, Understanding Cost of Quality and TQM Tools, and more.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

ASQ’s Quality Topics A-Z<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You don’t need to be a member to access this rich collection of quality-related information. \u00a0From auditing to Z1.4 and Z1.9, this site is a one-stop shop.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Coursera\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Access over 1,000 courses for free, including supply chain management<\/a>\u00a0and operations management.<\/a> \u00a0Courses are setup by week and include a series of instructional videos.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

edX<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Founded by\u00a0Harvard and The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), anyone with an Internet connection can gain access to courses from Harvard, MIT, and other partner academic institutions. EdX was created for students and institutions that seek to transform themselves through cutting-edge technologies, innovative pedagogy, and rigorous courses.” Courses include Product Design<\/a>,\u00a0Project Management <\/a>and more.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Gemba Academy\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We love lean, and\u00a0this site offers virtual training opportunities presented in a consistent and easy to follow format. \u00a0There is a membership, but the Learn 7 Quality Tools in 8 Minutes<\/a> video is free and worth the watch.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Kaizen Institute\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Today, with more than 30+ offices operating in over 40+ countries, a team of highly trained and sought after professionals work to advance the continuous improvement body of knowledge worldwide and have applied the lean methodology across virtually all business sectors.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Original Quality Gurus<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is a quick read and offers a excellent overview of the quality gurus and their contributions to the industry.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For quality news, we keep up with the following:<\/p>\n