Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) – AIAG-VDA Approach
Prevent failures before they happen. Using the AIAG-VDA 7-step approach and Action Priority tables, participants build Design and Process FMEAs from scratch, link them to control plans, and learn alternative risk-assessment methods through a hands-on workshop.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Front-line managers, design/process engineers, quality engineers
Learning objectives
- Apply a complete FMEA methodology from scratch
- Use the AIAG-VDA 7-step approach and Action
- Priority (AP) tables
- Integrate FMEA into ongoing improvement and control plans
Detailed content
- Purpose of FMEA; cost of poor quality
- Evolution from AIAG 4th edition to AIAG-VDA FMEA
- Handbook (2019)
- Planning & preparation, structure, function and failure analysis
- Risk analysis: severity, occurrence, detection;
- Action Priority
- Optimisation and results documentation
- DFMEA development
- PFMEA development and link to control plan
- FMEA-MSR overview
- Alternative risk assessment methods
- Hands-on FMEA workshop; Q&A
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Introduction
- 7-Step Approach
- Design FMEA & Process FMEA
- Alternatives & Workshop
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Facilitate a team FMEA/risk assessment on one of your processes
- Rank risks with severity–occurrence–detection or risk matrix
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- AIAG-VDA FMEA form and action-priority table
- Risk register and risk matrix (Excel)
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook (2019)
- ISO 31000 / IEC 31010
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Quality Management · Practitioner
- Automotive & Manufacturing Quality · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) – AIAG-VDA Approach?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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