This lecture discusses essential aspects of quality assurance and quality control within project management. It emphasizes their significance in ensuring that project deliverables adhere to required standards, explores various quality management models and tools, and addresses the financial implicat
Topics Covered
Introduction to Quality Management in Projects
Key Concepts of Quality Assurance
Key Concepts of Quality Control
Quality Management Models: An Overview
The Cost of Quality (COQ)
Quality Tools for Analysis and Control
Quality Audits in Project Management
Control Charts in Monitoring Process Stability
Six Sigma and DMAIC Framework in Projects
Benchmarking as a Quality Tool
Continuous Improvement in Project Quality Management
Statistical Sampling and Acceptance Testing
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