Find quality training
NZOQ has supported New Zealand quality practice since 1977, with training ranging from short courses and workshops to the two-year Diploma in Quality Assurance.
Courses cover established quality principles, methods, and frameworks, with practical learning that can be applied across industries.
Delivery options include face-to-face, online, distance learning, and in-house training, depending on the course.
Diploma in Quality Assurance
Build practical capability in quality management, leadership, risk, and performance through this two-year distance learning programme.
Internal Auditor training
Develop practical skills to plan, conduct, report, and follow up internal audits, drawing on ISO 19011 guidance and relevant ISO 9001 requirements.
Lead Auditor training
Develop the knowledge and judgement to lead first-, second-, and third-party management system audits.
Root Cause Analysis
Learn to gather and evaluate evidence, identify contributing factors and system conditions, and plan actions to reduce recurrence.
Quality Assurance in Construction
Develop practical knowledge of construction quality planning, control, inspection, records, and handover documentation.
Lean/Six Sigma
Learn how Lean and Six Sigma address flow, waste, and variation through data-informed process improvement.
Managing Integrated Systems
Learn practical approaches to coordinating management system requirements, audit programmes, performance information, and continual improvement.
Environmental Management Systems
Learn how to establish or strengthen an environmental management system aligned with ISO 14001 and integrate it with existing systems.
Excellence for Quality Managers
Use the Criteria for Performance Excellence to assess organisational performance and identify priorities for improvement.
Quality Management: Practical Skills
Build practical skills to understand processes, solve problems, and contribute to continual improvement.
Quality in Healthcare: Practical Skills
Develop practical skills in healthcare quality, safety, risk management, teamwork, measurement, and process improvement.
12 Days to Deming
Study the ideas of Dr. W. Edwards Deming through this free, self-paced programme on quality, systems, and improvement.
Why choose in-house training?
NZOQ offers in-house training for organisations, including on-site delivery. Group pricing may also be available for multiple registrations.
Convenient
Reduce participant travel and accommodation costs.
Customisable
Training can be tailored to your organisation.
Cost-effective
In-house training can be viable from six participants.
Contact NZOQ to discuss suitable training options for you or your organisation.
Training enquiryFrequently asked questions
For eligible small businesses
Funding may cover up to 50% of an eligible training service, up to a maximum of $5,000 (excluding GST) a year.
To explore whether your business is eligible, find your local Regional Business Partner to discuss.
Funding is limited and is not guaranteed.
Funding support for management training
NZOQ offers services that are registered with the Regional Business Partner Network.
A Regional Business Partner Growth Advisor determines eligibility after a discovery session identifies a management capability need.
Upcoming face-to-face dates
These dates apply to public face-to-face training only.
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