The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
What you'll learn
- The Production Part Approval Process, PPAP
- The 18 core elements of PPAP
- Where and when PPAP are used
- The benefits of PPAP
- An explanation of the 5 PPAP levels
- A review of the Process FMEA, Design FMEA, Measurement System Analysis, Process Control Plan, and the other PPAP documents
- A review of an actual completed PPAP package
- A review of downloadable Excel templates of the PPAP forms
Requirements
- General knowledge of manufacturing
- General knowledge of new product launches
Description
Master the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Elevate Your Career!
Are you ready to level up your expertise and gain in-demand skills that open doors in automotive, aerospace, heavy truck, and many other industries?
The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is the global standard for ensuring parts meet engineering requirements before full-scale production. Used by top-tier manufacturers, PPAP helps you ensure that suppliers can consistently deliver quality parts, safeguarding your processes and reputation.
Why This Course?
In this course, you'll gain practical, real-world knowledge of the PPAP process, and you'll be ready to apply it immediately. Here's what you'll get:
3.5+ hours of in-depth video lessons that walk you through every step of the PPAP process
A deep dive into all 18 core elements of PPAP, from DFMEA to Part Submission Warrant (PSW)
Downloadable PPAP templates you can customize for your own projects
Lifetime access to the course and future updates
Q&A access to course instructor, a 30+ year manufacturing and quality management professional
What You’ll Learn:
This course breaks down every key element of the PPAP system:
How to navigate the PPAP process—learn the purpose, benefits, and best practices
The 18 Core Elements—gain detailed knowledge of essential documents like the Control Plan, DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, and more
How to submit successful PPAPs—give your team confidence that your parts will perform reliably in production
Why Learn PPAP?
PPAP skills are highly transferable across industries, and they’re in high demand as companies seek to ensure top quality in their supply chains. Whether you’re a quality professional, engineer, or manager, mastering PPAP can give you the edge to:
Land new opportunities in quality and manufacturing roles
Meet key compliance standards in your industry
Strengthen your organization’s quality assurance
What Others Are Saying:
More than 6,000 students have taken this course, and here's what they had to say:
"Really good explanation of PPAP process application!" - J. Alves
"Another training from Ray Harkins above expectations!" - L. Wright
"Full of high-quality content and professional experiences." - M. Partida
"Detailed examples and real-life scenarios." - B. Wambua
Ready to Get Started?
This is your opportunity to master PPAP without breaking the bank. Enroll today and start building the skills that will set you apart in your industry. Your career upgrade starts here!
Who this course is for:
- Quality Engineers, Supplier Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers
- Quality Technicians, Production Supervisors, Project Engineers, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Coordinators
- Quality Managers, Operations Managers, Compliance Specialists, PPAP Administrators, Industrial Engineers
- Automotive Engineers, Aerospace Quality Professionals, Heavy Truck Manufacturing Professionals
- Supply Chain Managers and Analysts
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 37,994 Reviews
- 107,519 Students
- 56 Courses
Ray Harkins is a senior manufacturing professional with over 30 years of experience in quality management, manufacturing engineering, and business analysis. During his career, he has toured hundreds of manufacturing facilities and worked with leading industry professionals throughout North America and Japan.
He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron where he studied Engineering Technology, his Master of Science from Rochester Institute of Technology where he studied Manufacturing Leadership and Project Management, and his Master of Business Administration from Youngstown State University.
He is a senior member of the American Society of Quality, and holds their Quality Engineering (CQE), Quality Technician (CQT), Quality Auditing (CQA) and Calibration Technician (CCT) certifications.
Ray has written extensively for national trade publications on the topics of quality engineering and career management and has taught over 100,000 students through the Udemy platform on a range of manufacturing-related topics.