Fully online technical training designed around real industry demand, so you can specialize at your own pace.
10/31/2026
Start Date
2 months
Duration
100
Total Hours
6 Modules
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ICTESS’s QA/QC Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) Training Course delivers specialized technical training in developing, managing and overseeing Inspection and Test Plans for industrial and construction projects. The program covers the full methodology for building ITPs that ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards across every installation.
You will learn to define critical inspection points (hold points, witness points and review points), build verification checklists based on standardized procedures, manage Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) through CAPA systems, and compile As-Built dossiers with all the technical documentation for the completed work. The course includes a Capstone Project in which you will develop a complete ITP for a real technical project.
The QA/QC Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) Training Course responds to the industry’s critical need for professionals who can guarantee quality in complex technical projects. Construction, oil & gas, industrial facilities and manufacturing companies need specialists who master quality assurance systems, technical document control and the inspection protocols required by international standards.
The goal of the course is to train professionals who can design project-specific ITPs, set acceptance criteria based on technical specifications, establish the logical sequence of verifications during execution, and coordinate quality control activities among contractors, suppliers and third-party inspection agencies.
The training includes hands-on work with professional ITP templates used by engineering firms, methodologies for managing NCRs and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and culminates in a Capstone Project where you will build a complete inspection plan with its supporting documentation for a real technical project.
The QA/QC Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) Training Course prepares you for specialized technical roles in quality departments, third-party inspection firms, engineering firms and specialty contractors. You will be able to work as a QA/QC technician, quality inspector, field quality control coordinator or technical documentation lead on industrial projects.
The training prepares you to manage the full quality assurance cycle on a project: developing ITPs tailored to each construction phase, assigning hold points and witness points based on activity criticality, overseeing destructive and nondestructive testing (NDT), managing nonconformances with CAPA methodology and compiling complete As-Built dossiers for project turnover.
You will also build the skills to coordinate third-party inspections, audit subcontractor quality procedures, verify calibration certificates for measuring equipment and ensure full document traceability for every control activity. The hands-on approach lets you apply what you learn right away on real industrial projects.
Study from anywhere, with no commuting. Balance your technical specialization with your current job.
Organize your study around your schedule. Move through the modules at your own pace and revisit whatever you need.
Access real-world ITP templates, checklists, NCR forms and As-Built dossier templates used across the industry.
Technical video lessons, up-to-date downloadable materials, forums with specialized instructors and hands-on ITP development exercises.
With ICTESS you will receive specialized technical training in quality management, focused on professional practice and designed to help you master the skills that industrial and construction companies demand.
What you'll achieve
Develop complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), defining activities, acceptance criteria, reference documents and inspection responsibilities.
Establish critical inspection points (hold points, witness points, review points) based on the criticality of each project phase and contractual requirements.
Design structured verification checklists that systematically document compliance with technical specifications and applicable codes and standards.
Manage Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) using CAPA methodology to identify root causes, define corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.
Compile complete As-Built dossiers, integrating material certificates, inspection records, test reports and the technical documentation required for project turnover.
Quality assurance on industrial and construction projects has become an unavoidable contractual requirement. International quality standards (ISO 9001, ASME, API) and the demands of clients and regulators require companies to implement rigorous inspection and control systems that ensure compliance with technical specifications throughout project execution.
Need for professionals trained in ITP management: Employers look for technicians who can develop complete inspection plans, manage nonconformances with a structured methodology and coordinate quality control activities among multiple parties. Finding properly trained candidates for these positions is often a challenge.
A mandatory requirement on large-scale projects: Contracts for industrial construction, process facilities, energy infrastructure and oil & gas projects require detailed ITPs before work can begin. The ability to prepare this documentation is an essential skill for professionals aiming for leadership roles in project management.
A competitive edge in the job market: Specialized QA/QC training in inspection plan management sets you apart from generalist profiles. Mastering ITP development, NCR management with CAPA and As-Built dossier compilation makes you a strong candidate at leading industrial companies.
Completing the QA/QC Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) Training Course positions you in a technical field with steady demand across key industrial sectors. Construction, oil & gas, manufacturing and industrial facility companies consistently need professionals who ensure compliance with quality standards on their technical projects.
Access to specialized quality control roles: You can pursue positions such as QA/QC technician, quality inspector, quality control coordinator or technical documentation lead at industrial companies. Expertise in ITP management is highly valued when hiring for large-scale projects.
Command of internationally recognized methodologies: Knowledge of quality management systems based on ISO, ASME and API standards sets you apart, since these methodologies are a contractual requirement on industrial projects in the US and abroad.
Ability to manage critical technical documentation: You will build the skills to develop and oversee all of a project’s quality documentation, from inspection plans to As-Built dossiers, so you can take on coordination responsibilities within technical teams.
A recognized ICTESS certificate: The ICTESS certificate validates your technical specialization in QA/QC quality management, strengthening your position in the job market and demonstrating your skills to industrial employers.
This course is designed for technical professionals looking to specialize in quality management and control of industrial projects. Recommended profiles include:
Program details
The Capstone Project is the culminating stage of the program and brings together all the technical skills developed throughout the course. It consists of developing a complete Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for a real technical project, including all the supporting documentation generated during the quality control cycle.
The project includes defining the inspection scope based on the assigned project’s technical specifications and building the master ITP with activities, reference documents, acceptance criteria and inspection points (hold, witness and review points). You will develop verification checklists for each critical phase, define the test plan with laboratory selection and calibration criteria, and design NCR forms with a CAPA workflow.
The work also includes a simulated nonconformance exercise with root cause analysis and proposed corrective actions, along with the full As-Built dossier structure, including a document index and organization criteria. The final documentation must meet the technical level and professional format required by industry quality management systems, demonstrating your ability to produce complete technical documentation that satisfies contractual and regulatory requirements.
The QA/QC Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) Training Course from ICTESS includes hands-on training with professional templates used in industry: master ITP templates based on ISO and ASME standards, inspection checklist formats adaptable to different technical disciplines, NCR log templates with a CAPA workflow, and As-Built dossier structures based on common contractual requirements. You will learn to adapt these tools to specific construction, industrial facility, oil & gas and manufacturing projects. Mastering this documentation is highly valued by employers, since it shows you can manage quality control from day one on a project.
Specific experience in a quality department is not required, but a technical background in engineering, construction or industrial facilities is recommended. The course is designed for engineers, technicians and industry professionals who want to specialize in QA/QC quality management. You should have basic skills in reading technical drawings and interpreting specifications, along with familiarity with industrial project terminology. If you already work in the field, in facilities or in manufacturing and want to move into quality control roles, this program will give you the methodological and documentation skills to manage ITPs independently.
The ICTESS certificate validates your technical specialization in developing and managing Inspection and Test Plans and is designed as high-level professional development for the industrial sector. While it does not replace specific certifications from organizations such as ASNT or AWS for NDT or welding inspectors, the certificate documents highly sought-after skills: developing ITPs based on recognized standards, managing nonconformances with CAPA methodology and compiling complete As-Built documentation. Industrial construction companies, engineering firms and oil & gas contractors particularly value this hands-on training as a complement to a core technical profile.
The QA/QC Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) Training Course stands out for its exclusive focus on project quality documentation for technical projects, not on generic corporate quality management systems. While many programs approach ISO 9001 from an administrative perspective, this program focuses on the technical skills a QA/QC professional needs in the field or on a project: developing ITPs with critical inspection points, setting acceptance criteria based on technical specifications, managing NCRs with root cause analysis and compiling complete As-Built dossiers. The content includes real methodologies and templates used in industrial construction, oil & gas and process facilities, where quality control requirements are especially demanding.
