API Spec Q2 3rd edition - Awareness Course
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Course Description
Welcome to QGlobal Acadmey!
The API Specification Q2, 3rd Edition Awareness Training provides a comprehensive introduction to the Quality Management System (QMS) requirements for service supply organizations in the oil and gas industry. This course is designed to help participants understand the structure, intent, and key requirements of API Q2, with a strong focus on service quality, risk management, and operational control.
API Q2 emphasizes a service-based quality approach, integrating planning, execution, validation, and continual improvement of services. The 3rd Edition introduces enhanced requirements related to risk-based thinking, contingency planning, service design and validation, supplier control, and performance monitoring.
Who Should Attend
- Quality professionals in oil & gas service organizations
- API Q1 / ISO 9001 practitioners transitioning to API Q2
- Operations, service delivery, and field engineers
- API Q2 Internal auditors and compliance personnel
- Management representatives and project managers
Key Benefits
- Understand API Q2 3rd Edition structure and requirements
- Learn how to implement a service-focused QMS
- Gain clarity on risk-based thinking and contingency planning
- Understand service design, validation, and control processes
- Improve compliance with client and regulatory expectations
- Prepare for API Q2 certification or audits
Learning & Evaluation Method
This course is designed as self-paced learning programs, allowing you to study anytime, anywhere at your own convenience. You can progress through the modules based on your schedule, making it ideal for working professionals and flexible learners.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a course certificate issued by QGlobal.
Furthermore, your credentials will be listed in our online directory, where they can be verified by anyone using your unique certificate number. This ensures transparency and authenticity of your qualification. Our training programs are widely recognized and valued by organizations across various industries and geographical regions.
Looking for a Live Course?
For those who prefer guided learning, we also offer an option to upgrade to a live instructor-led course for an additional fee. This includes real-time sessions, expert interaction, doubt clarification, and practical insights to enhance your learning experience.
Sample Certificate

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1API Spec Q2 Introduction
Application areas
Terms and definitions
Quality management principles
Process based approach
Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
Risk based thinking
Benefits of certification
Certification process flow
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2PDCA Approach
Learn the powerful PDCA Cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act), a proven method for continuous improvement, problem-solving, and process optimization used in ISO standards and business management systems. This course from QGLOBAL ACADEMY explains the PDCA cycle in a simple and practical way with real-world examples.
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3API Spec Q2 Quality Management System Requirements
4 Quality Management System Requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Management responsibility
4.3 Organisation capability
44 Documentation requirements
4.5 Control of records
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4API Spec Q2 Realization of Service and Service related Product
5 Realization of Service and Service-related Product
5.1 Contract review
5.2. Planning
5.3. Risk assessment and management
5.4. Design and development
5.5. Contingency planning
5.6. Purchasing
5.7. Execution of service
5.8. Control of testing, measuring, monitoring and detection equipment (TMMDE)
5.9. Service Performance Validation
5.10. Control of non-conformities
5.11. Management of change
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5Risk and contingency management
This course provides a structured, practical approach to identifying risks, analyzing impact, and implementing effective mitigation and contingency plans across industries. Learn risk assessment techniques, control measures, business continuity strategies, and real-world applications aligned with international standards. Ideal for professionals in quality, operations, project management, and compliance.
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6API Spec Q2 Quality Management System Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement
6 Quality management system measurement, analysis, and improvement
6.1 General
6.2 Monitoring, measuring and improving
6.3 Analysis of data
6.4 Improvement
6.5 Management review
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7Control of documents & records
Learn the fundamentals of Document Control and how to effectively manage documents and records in line with ISO standards. This video covers document control, document control ISO 9001, ISO document control, document management system, and records management, including ISO 9001 document control, control of documents and records, document control training, and document control explained, along with key aspects such as document control procedure, document lifecycle management, version control documents, document revision control, document approval process, and document identification ISO, as well as document retention policy, record retention and disposal, ISO document control, QMS document control, and quality management system documents, further highlighting document control audit, document control best practices, document controller training, document distribution control, document storage and protection, document review and update, and document control process, while supporting compliance documentation, audit documentation, ISO training, and quality training from QGLOBAL ACADEMY.
