Production & Quality Management
Affiliation: ICD-NSDC (Industry-Focused Professional Programme)
Mode: Classroom Training + Practical Case Studies + Industry-Based Assignments
Programme Overview
The Production & Quality Management programme is designed to provide learners with practical knowledge of production processes, quality control systems, and operational efficiency within manufacturing and service organisations.
This course focuses on planning production activities, managing resources, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Learners gain an understanding of how organisations balance productivity, cost, and quality to meet customer and market requirements.
The programme is suitable for students, job seekers, and working professionals aiming to enter or grow within production, quality, and operations-related roles.
Course Duration
6 Months – 1 Year, including:
- Classroom-based theoretical learning
- Practical quality and production case studies
- Assignments based on real production scenarios
Why Choose This Programme?
- Strong foundation in production planning and quality management
- Industry-relevant syllabus aligned with NSDC standards
- Practical exposure to real-world production challenges
- High demand for production and quality professionals
- Applicable across manufacturing and service industries
Programme Objectives
By completing this programme, learners will be able to:
- Understand production systems and workflow management
- Support production planning and scheduling activities
- Apply basic quality control and assurance techniques
- Assist in maintaining operational and quality standards
- Contribute to productivity improvement initiatives
Topics / Syllabus Covered:
Introduction to Production Management
- Role of production in organisations
- Types of production systems
- Production planning concepts
Production Planning & Control
- Forecasting and demand planning basics
- Scheduling and capacity planning
- Resource allocation and workflow control
Quality Management Fundamentals
- Quality concepts and dimensions
- Quality control vs quality assurance
- Introduction to standard quality practices
Quality Tools & Techniques
- Basic quality tools (check sheets, flowcharts – overview)
- Defect identification and root cause basics
- Continuous improvement concepts
Process & Productivity Improvement
- Process analysis and optimisation
- Waste reduction concepts
- Introduction to productivity measurement
Safety & Compliance Basics
- Workplace safety standards
- Quality compliance and documentation
- Ethical and responsible production practices
Practical Training & Case Studies
- Production process analysis exercises
- Quality improvement case studies
- Mini projects based on industry scenarios
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10th / 12th / Degree or equivalent
- No prior production or quality experience required
- Interest in manufacturing, operations, or quality systems preferred
Career Opportunities
After completing this programme, learners can work as:
- Production Executive
- Quality Control Assistant
- Process Coordinator
- Operations Support Executive
- Junior Production / Quality Supervisor
Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing & Industrial Units
- Quality Assurance & Inspection Services
- Engineering & Production Companies
- FMCG & Process Industries
- Service Organisations with Operations Functions
Key Highlights
- Balanced focus on production efficiency and quality standards
- Practical learning through case studies and assignments
- Industry-aligned curriculum for operational roles
- Strong base for advanced management or engineering studies
ICD – Institute of Career Development,
Housing Board Junction,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala, India