Formerly SMMT Industry Forum, SMMT Quality Management has been helping manufacturers strengthen capability, improve quality and increase competitiveness for nearly 30 years. Today, our new identity brings together the full breadth of our expertise, from standards and oversight to quality management, professional development, training assessments and consultancy under one trusted organisation.
As part of the SMMT family, we work with manufacturers across the automotive, aerospace and wider industrial sectors to develop people, assure quality systems, improve operational performance and support compliance with internationally recognised standards. Whether delivering oversight of the UK’s IATF certification scheme, providing globally recognised training, undertaking capability assessments or implementing practical business improvement programmes, our focus remains the same: helping organisations build sustainable manufacturing excellence.
“I enjoyed how the tool was presented. The trainers knowledge and passion for the course made it an engaging and easy to follow experience.
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AIAG VDA PFMEA Practitioner
“ The course was engaging and provided a deep understanding of the IATF 16949 standard. Overall, the training exceed my expectations.
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IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor Training
“I did core tools previously and now with the Lead Auditor course, I have nothing but good words to say about SMMT Industry Forum. Great company and great place. Would recommend to anyone wanting to gain knowledge in quality. Simply the best.
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IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor Training
“Overall really good course that I am very glad I participated in
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Core Tools Certification Training (APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP)
“As with all courses I have completed with SMMT, this one was delivered perfectly.
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VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor Qualification (ID 381)
“First of all, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your consideration in allowing me to participate in the training on short notice. I would also like to thank you for your understanding and support during the course, especially considering that English is not my native language. Your efforts to accommodate this made it much easier for me to follow and fully engage with the training.
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VDA Product Safety and Conformity Representative (PSCR) (ID 503)
“Overall my week in Birmingham was very worthwhile and i have came back to work with the tools and knowledge to implement the tools needed to improve production.
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Manufacturing Manager Training (MMT)
“The course was a great start for ten – insight into ISO Management Systems. It has game me quite a bit to think about regarding next steps for our company. The course trainer was knowledgeable, friendly and easy to listen to.
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IATF 16949:2016 Management Awareness Training
“Very very good course and presented in a relevant and engaging way
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Aerospace 8D Problem Solving Methods (Based on AESQ RM13000 and RM13010)
“It was a great experience I learnt a lot of new things
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Aerospace Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) Practitioner (Based on AESQ RM13003)
Building Capability. Improving Performance. Delivering Results.
We help organisations understand, optimise and strengthen their capabilities through three core services: Capability Assessments to pinpoint improvement areas, Consultancy to drive deep, lasting change, and Training to skill your people for the future. Over 250 organisations in 30 countries trust SQM to deliver sustainable performance improvement.
We also offer on-site training at your premises, reducing travel time and costs. Choose from one-to-one coaching or group sessions, tailored to your team's needs.
We offer tailored closed training sessions designed exclusively for your team. Delivered in a focused, distraction-free environment, these sessions allow your people to develop skills, ask questions, and apply learning directly to your organisation’s challenges.