We qualify in a practice-oriented way.
The Quality Management Centre (QMC) in German Association of the Automotive Industry e.V. (VDA) is dedicated to the development of methods and systems of quality management systems for the automotive industry.
The automotive industry is subject to constant change. It is therefore one of the unique challenges of the VDA QMC to ensure that qualification measures, methods and courses are continuously aligned with the latest technologies and developments.
This relevance for the current state of affairs is always ensured through guidance from the highest body in German automotive quality, the QM Committee, chaired by Mr. Jason Hoff (Mercedes-Benz AG).
All car manufacturers producing in Germany as well as a representative selection of automotive suppliers are represented in this committee.
Since 2001, the Quality Management Centre (VDA QMC) has been imparting sound know-how to companies and employees in the automotive industry with its training and advanced training department – ranging from basic qualifications to QM methods to expertise in audits.
Here is what sets us apart:
- Application-oriented training concepts, constantly updated together with recognised industry and didactic experts from the field.
- Expert trainers and examiners of equal standing who meet the criteria of the VDA QMC
- Represented worldwide with 46 licence partners in 44 countries
- All qualifications in regional language: on-site, in-house or digital
AdBlue®
The VDA QMC has developed a set of rules for auditing and certifying the manufacturers and distributors of AdBlue® and coordinates all auditing activities relating to AdBlue® worldwide on this basis.
VDA 6.X
The VDA 6.X standards were developed by the VDA QMC for organizations in the automotive industry that have serial production of parts, offer services in or for the automotive industry, or manufacture production equipment.
Car wash facilities
The guideline "Car Washes - Criteria for VDA-Compliant Car Washes" was primarily developed to prevent damage. By fulfilling the requirements, a VDA seal can be obtained on application.
The IATF (International Automotive Task Force) is an international “ad hoc” group consisting of National Automotive Industry Associations and globally operating automotive manufacturers. The member organizations represent the interests of the automotive industry with the objective of developing and continuously improving a common Quality Management System Standard and the associated certification scheme.
The VDA QMC not only represents the interests of the German automotive industry in the IATF, but also acts as one of the five IATF Oversight Offices, which are responsible for the administrative and operational control of the entire IATF certification scheme. These five IATF Oversight Offices act collectively as IATF Global Oversight.
Learn more about the IATF
In 2005, Automotive SPICE® was published for the first time by the “Automotive Special Interest Group”. In the meantime, the current version 3.1 of this standard has been established worldwide and is used by leading OEMs and suppliers to evaluate the development processes of software-based systems in and around the vehicle. The name “SPICE” stands for “Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination”.
Automotive SPICE® basiert auf der ISO/IEC 330xx Normenreihe und ist zu dessen Basisnormen konform. Automotive SPICE® is based on the ISO/IEC 330xx series of standards and conforms to its basic standards.
Automotive SPICE® has defined its own Process Reference Model (PRM) and Process Assessment Model (PAM) based on the latest version of the ISO/IEC 330xx series. These models describe the processes as well as indicators for the uniform assessment of these processes.
Quality Management Symposium of the Automotive Industry
MW Region Stuttgart Betriebs GmbH at MOTORWORLD Region Stuttgart/Graf-Zeppelin-Platz 1/D - 71034 Böblingen
Qualitätsmanagement Symposium der Automobilindustrie
SAVE THE DATE 21.-22.05.2025
You can expect the following:
- Exciting presentations
- Workshops
- Participant documents
- Certificate of attendance
- Networking Area
- Service on both days
- Evening event with champagne reception
- Exhibitor platform
Cooperation partner:
We are organising the symposium together with our cooperation partner
Bookable via our VDA QMC Webshop:
The participation fee is 1399.00 Euro plus VAT.
VDA Automotive SYS Conference
HOLIDAY INN BERLIN AIRPORT
CONFERENCE CENTRE
Hans-Grade-Allee 5
12529 Schönefeld bei Berlin, GERMANY
T +49 30 63 401 822
In June 2025, the 15th VDA Automotive SYS Conference hosted by the Association of the German Automotive Industry takes place near Berlin. Top-rated keynote speakers, experts and managers from various mechatronic development areas and leading service providers are going to share experience and knowledge.
Up to date with the changes in the development of embedded systems in the connected vehicle, the conference focuses on Quality, Safety and Security of modern vehicle electronics and their software. The conference will deal both with technical methods/solutions and management practices with respect to current and future, national and international automotive standards.
The conference is accepted by the international assessor certification scheme (intacs) as active or passive experience evidence (EE-EP, EE-AC) for certification as Automotive SPICE Lead Assessor.