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API Q1 Fundamentals
Offered via Instructor-Led (2.5 days)
Gain a clear understanding of API Q1 fundamentals to support compliance and strengthen quality systems
Next Class: 10/27/2026 - Live Stream

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Created by the American Petroleum Institute (API)—the global voice of the oil & natural gas industry—this 2.5-day API Q1 Fundamentals course provides a deep dive into API Specification Q1, 10th Edition, the industry-recognized quality management system standard for manufacturing organizations.

Mireaux is proud to be an authorized provider of this royalty-based course, licensed directly by API. Attendees receive official interpretations and exercises developed by API.

Created by the American Petroleum Institute (API)—the global voice of the oil & natural gas industry—this 2.5-day API Q1 Fundamentals course provides a deep dive into API Specification Q1, 10th Edition, the industry-recognized quality management system standard for manufacturing organizations.

Mireaux is proud to be an authorized provider of this royalty-based course, licensed directly by API. Attendees receive official interpretations and exercises developed by API.

Description

This highly interactive course examines API Specification Q1, 10th Edition clause by clause, providing insight into the intent and expectations of each requirement from API’s official perspective.

Through a combination of “Think About It” reflections, real-world activities, and group workshops, participants will build practical knowledge to support the implementation or maintenance of a Q1-certified Quality Management System.

Topics include documentation and record-keeping, risk-based thinking, contingency planning, product quality plans, management responsibility, and the expanded risk and change management requirements introduced in the 10th Edition.

Whether your organization is pursuing certification or seeking to strengthen its current practices, this course lays the foundation for long-term quality and compliance in the petroleum and natural gas industry.

Learning Objectives​

By the end of this course, participants will understand:

  • The purpose, structure, and evolution of API Specification Q1

  • Each clause of the Q1, 10th Edition standard and how it applies to manufacturing organizations

  • How to interpret the new requirements introduced in the 10th Edition, including:

    • Enhanced risk and change management

    • Product quality plans

    • Management of supply chain and outsourced processes

  • Best practices for documentation, implementation, and maintaining compliance

Prerequisites​

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

For participants new to quality management systems or API standards, Mireaux recommends beginning with our Fundamentals of Document Control course, followed by ISO 9001:2015 Implementation or Internal Auditor training for a well-rounded foundation.

Teaching Methods

Summary Agenda

The topics in this course include:

  • Importance of API
  • Overview and Exclusions
  • Clause 4: Quality Management Systems Requirements
  • Clause 5: Product Realization
  • Clause 6: Quality Management System Monitoring and Measurement

Successful Completion​

Participants’ successful completion of the course is determined by:

  • A practical examination or Workshops completed and reviewed at various stages throughout the duration of the course to ensure participant’s comprehension of the subject matter taught.
  • Completion of Test.

Class Daily Schedule

Instructor-led classes typically follow this schedule, unless otherwise stated on the specific class:

Class Length
2.5 days
Lunch
~12:00 CST (Duration 60 minutes).
Typical Start and End Times
DayFromTo
108:30 CST16:00 CST
208:30 CST16:00 CST
308:30 CST16:30 CST

Upcoming Classes

DatesDelivery MethodLocationCost (USD)Register
Oct 27 - Oct 29, 2026Live StreamOnline via Microsoft Teams$1,595Add to Cart
Oct 27 - Oct 29, 2026
Live Stream
Location
Online via Microsoft Teams

Self-Paced Online

There are no Self-Paced courses available at this time. Check back or send us a request.

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Payment Options

Credit Card/E-check: Register and Pay online via credit card or e-Check directly from your bank account or debit account.

Bank Wire Transfer/ACH/Purchase Order (PO): We accept payment by Bank Wire Transfer, ACH, or PO. If you’d like to use either of these payment methods and request an invoice, please email us at [email protected].

NOTE: Payments made by Bank Wire Transfer, ACH, or PO will require an additional processing fee in the amount of USD $25, that will be included on your invoice.

Registration Transfer Policy

Registrations can be transferred to other participants or to other courses provided by Mireaux Management Solutions 30 days prior to the course start date.

  • Registration Transfers must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
  • There will be a 15% administrative fee applied to each registration transfer.
  • Payment for any difference in price, including the 15% administrative fee, will be required at the time of transfer to other courses of equal or greater value of the original paid amount.
  • Registration Transfers to a course of lesser value are allowed but are not eligible for refunds.
  • Registration Transfers are not allowed within 30 days of the course start date.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] 30 days prior to the course start date in order to receive a refund, minus a 15% administrative fee. Cancellations are not allowed within 30 days of the course start date.

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