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Build a strong foundation in Total Quality Management (TQM) and learn how quality-driven organizations improve performance, strengthen customer satisfaction, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This course takes you through the evolution of TQM, its guiding philosophies, and the core principles that support organizational excellence.
You will explore how TQM is implemented in practice by examining implementation frameworks, management commitment, customer focus, employee participation, teamwork, and fact-based decision-making. The course also explains how to measure customer satisfaction, evaluate the cost of quality, and use evidence-based approaches to improve organizational performance. Through real-world company case studies, you will analyze how TQM principles are applied across industries and identify practical lessons for sustainable quality improvement.
Designed for learners who want to understand both the theory and application of TQM, this course combines foundational concepts with practical implementation strategies. By the end of the course, you will be able to analyze the evolution of Total Quality Management, evaluate implementation frameworks, assess quality measurement approaches, and apply TQM principles to support continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness. If you want to develop a practical understanding of quality management that connects proven principles with real-world applications, this course provides a structured and engaging learning experience.
Syllabus
- Foundations and Principles of TQM
- This module introduces learners to the origins, evolution, and guiding principles of Total Quality Management (TQM). Through historical perspectives, global adoption trends, and the core philosophies that shape TQM, learners will gain a foundational understanding of how TQM emerged, why it is vital in today’s competitive landscape, and how management commitment drives organizational excellence.
- Practices, Applications, and Case Studies
- This module explores the practical application of Total Quality Management (TQM) by focusing on customer and employee principles, evidence-based practices, continuous improvement, and organizational-wide participation. Learners will also evaluate the economics of quality and analyze real-world company case studies to understand how TQM principles transform performance and culture.
Taught by
EDUCBA