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IATF 16949 Training

IATF 16949:2016 · core tools

Automotive quality training for suppliers, covering IATF 16949 requirements, the core tools and the customer-specific requirements OEMs expect.

Training pathway

Three courses, one pathway

IATF 16949 sets specific competence requirements for internal auditors, including the core tools and customer-specific requirements.

Half day

IATF 16949 Awareness

  • Purpose and structure of IATF 16949
  • Key requirements
  • Each person's role in the system
  • Benefits and common pitfalls

For: All staff, managers and new joiners

Virtual $195 · In-person $245
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3 days

IATF 16949 Implementer

  • Context, scope and leadership for IATF 16949
  • Risk-based planning and controls: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA
  • Documented information that fits your practice
  • Internal audit, management review and readiness

For: System owners and implementation leads

Virtual $1,195 · In-person $1,395
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2 days

IATF 16949 Internal Auditor

  • Audit principles and ISO 19011
  • Auditing IATF 16949 requirements with core tools and CSRs
  • Planning, interviewing and sampling evidence
  • Writing findings and following up actions

For: Internal audit teams and system coordinators

Virtual $795 · In-person $895
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Prices

One price list for every standard

CourseDurationVirtual liveIn-person public
AwarenessHalf day$195$245
Implementer3 days$1,195$1,395
Internal Auditor2 days$795$895
Lead Auditor (CQI/IRCA certified)5 days$2,295$2,495

Prices in USD per participant, excluding local taxes. 10% off for five or more participants from one organisation. In-house courses are quoted. Regional pricing may apply in South Asia and the GCC. Lead Auditor courses are available for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 45001.

Delivery

Train the way that suits your team

In-house

Delivered at your site, tailored to your processes and risks.

Public courses

Scheduled open courses for individuals and small teams.

Virtual & hybrid

Live online delivery across time zones, or blended formats.

Assessment

Exercises, case studies and certificates of achievement, verifiable online.

Why train with AEC

Practitioners in the room

Practitioner trainers

Every trainer is a registered lead auditor who audits in the field, not just in the classroom.

Real-world cases

Exercises drawn from energy, manufacturing, food, technology and public-sector audits.

Recognised credentials

CQI/IRCA certified Lead Auditor courses, and certificates you can verify on our website.

Questions

IATF 16949 training FAQ

Does the Internal Auditor course meet IATF competence requirements?

It is designed around them: understanding of the automotive process approach, core tools and customer-specific requirements. Your organisation remains responsible for confirming auditor competence.

Do you cover customer-specific requirements?

Yes, in general terms, and in-house courses can focus on the CSRs of your own customers.

How do I verify a training certificate?

Every AEC training certificate can be checked on our certificate verification page using the certificate number.

Plan IATF 16949 training for your team

Tell us how many people, which course and your preferred format. We reply with dates and a proposal, including in-house options.