Imperial Institute of Ceramic Science and Technology (IICST)

Imperial Institute of Ceramic

Science and Technology

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Short Term Courses

Practical, certificate-awarding programmes in ceramics, glass, refractories, quality systems, Lean Six Sigma, and problem-solving — designed for working professionals.

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Programmes

1–10 Days

Duration Range

Certificate

Awarded on Completion

All Levels

Industry Participants

Courses We Offer

3 Days Zero Defect & Zero Effect

Covers 5S, TQM, TPM, ISO 9001/14001/45001 concepts. Ideal for MSMEs and entrepreneurs looking to build a quality-first culture.

4 Days Awareness in Ceramics

Ceramic tiles, sanitaryware, and insulators. Held on alternate months. Certificate awarded on Day 4. Open to engineers, managers, and operators.

4 Days Awareness in Glass

Container glass, float glass, and optical glass covered without requiring prior engineering background. Certificate on Day 4.

4 Days Awareness in Refractory

Refractory bricks, castables, and monolithics. Builds better installation and maintenance competency. Certificate on Day 4.

4 Days Lean Six Sigma

Save cost, improve productivity and quality, and win customer confidence. Ideal for technical, production, and quality professionals.

8D Problem Solving

Find and eliminate root causes using the eight-discipline methodology developed by Ford Motor Company. Practical tools and templates.

Internal Auditor & Quality Programmes

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor — Planning, conducting, and reporting audits. For top management, QMS managers, internal auditors, and consultants. (2 days)

IMS-QEHS Internal Auditor — Combined ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 audit activities and report writing. (3 days)

EHS Internal Auditor — ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audit activities. (2 days)

SA 8000 / SEDEX / BSCI Awareness — Social accountability and supply chain standards. Improves worker welfare and customer trust. (1 day, online)

7 QC Tools — Ishikawa tools and the 80/20 rule to improve product and service quality and identify process problems.

6 Days Six Sigma Black Belt — Requires prior Green Belt. For technical, production, and quality professionals plus final-year students.

Who Will Benefit

Technical Staff

Engineers, managers, contractors, furnace operators, maintenance supervisors, and technicians across ceramic, glass, and refractory industries.

Quality Professionals

QA managers, internal auditors, production leads, and quality professionals seeking structured analytical and audit capability.

Industry Newcomers

Final-year students are eligible for Six Sigma Black Belt. All awareness programmes are open to those without prior engineering backgrounds.

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