A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering API Q2 for Global Product Managers in Energy Infrastructure
A complete implementation guide for product governance under API Q2 standards in large-scale industrial operations
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Struggling to align product execution with API Q2 compliance across global teams?
The situation this course is for
Even tenured global product managers face delays when audit timelines tighten, vendor deliverables drift from spec, or internal teams interpret API Q2 inconsistently. Ambiguity in framework application leads to rework, extended certification cycles, and mitigation work that should have been preventable.
Who this is for
Tenured Global Product Manager in energy or industrial infrastructure, responsible for product compliance, certification, and cross-functional vendor governance under API standards
Who this is not for
Individuals without product governance responsibilities, early-career engineers, or those outside energy, refining, or industrial manufacturing sectors
What you walk away with
- Fluency in all 12 sections of the API Q2 specification
- Ability to draft and validate product quality plans that pass third-party audit
- Mastery of supplier evaluation workflows under Q2 Chapter 8
- Confidence in leading internal certification readiness reviews
- A reusable product governance playbook tailored to API Q2
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to API Q2 and the Product Lifecycle
Overview of API Q2 scope, alignment with ASME and ISO standards, and integration into product development workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- What is API Q2
- Relationship to API 6A and 16A
- Certification vs Conformity
- Product Lifecycle Stages
- Quality Management System Basics
- Role of the Product Manager
- Global Regulatory Overlap
- Documentation Hierarchy
- Audit Body Requirements
- Certification Timelines
- Internal Readiness Gates
- Vendor Coordination Points
Module 2. Quality Management System Requirements
Building a compliant QMS aligned with API Q2 Chapter 4, including documentation, responsibility assignment, and management review.
12 chapters in this module
- QMS Scope Definition
- Controlled Document Types
- Management Responsibility
- Quality Policy Development
- Objective Setting
- Resource Provision
- Internal Audit Planning
- Corrective Action Process
- Preventive Action Framework
- Record Retention Rules
- Document Control Systems
- Management Review Inputs
Module 3. Product Design and Development Controls
Implementing design controls from Chapter 5, including traceability, design verification, and stage-gate alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- Design Input Specification
- Traceability Matrix Setup
- Design Review Checkpoints
- Design Verification Methods
- Design Validation Protocols
- Design Transfer Process
- Change Management Workflow
- Design History File
- Failure Mode Integration
- Risk Assessment Timing
- Stakeholder Sign-Off
- Global Design Consistency
Module 4. Supplier Evaluation and Control
Applying Chapter 8 to vendor selection, qualification, and ongoing monitoring under API Q2.
12 chapters in this module
- Supplier Categorization
- Evaluation Criteria Design
- Qualification Audits
- Performance Monitoring
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Certificate Verification
- Onsite Assessment Planning
- Corrective Action Follow-Up
- Supplier Database Setup
- Audit Trail Retention
- Remote Audit Options
- Global Supplier Challenges
Module 5. Inspection and Testing Protocols
Designing inspection plans and test procedures aligned with Chapter 9 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Test Plan Structure
- Inspection Levels
- Sampling Procedures
- Test Equipment Calibration
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Destructive Testing
- Test Report Elements
- Witness Points
- Hold Points
- Field Verification
- Third-Party Coordination
- Test Exception Handling
Module 6. Nonconformance and Corrective Action
Managing nonconformances and driving root cause analysis under Chapter 10.
12 chapters in this module
- Nonconformance Definition
- Segregation Procedures
- Root Cause Tools
- 8D Process
- Corrective Action Validation
- Preventive Action Scope
- Trend Analysis
- CAPA Workflow Design
- Cross-Functional Review
- Regulatory Reporting Triggers
- Long-Term Effectiveness
- Audit Readiness
Module 7. Product Traceability and Identification
Implementing batch, serial, and heat traceability per Chapter 11 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Identification Methods
- Batch vs Serial
- Heat Traceability
- Field Replacement Tracking
- Software Version Control
- Documentation Linking
- Global Tracking Systems
- Electronic Records
- Audit Trail Depth
- Traceability Testing
- Supplier Data Integration
- Decommissioning Records
Module 8. Technical Documentation and File Control
Building controlled documentation sets for product submissions and audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Document Classification
- Document Approval Workflow
- Version Control
- Change Order Process
- Obsolescence Handling
- Electronic Signatures
- Access Control
- Backup Procedures
- Retention Periods
- Audit Readiness Pack
- Global Access Rules
- Translation Management
Module 9. Certification and Audit Preparation
Preparing for third-party certification audits under API Q2.
12 chapters in this module
- Certification Body Selection
- Stage 1 Audit Prep
- Stage 2 Audit Prep
- Internal Audit Simulation
- Document Readiness
- Personnel Readiness
- Nonconformance Response
- Audit Communication Plan
- Observation Resolution
- Certification Maintenance
- Surveillance Audit Prep
- Recertification Planning
Module 10. Product Lifecycle Management
Extending API Q2 governance from design to decommissioning.
12 chapters in this module
- Lifecycle Phases
- End-of-Life Planning
- Service Life Documentation
- Spare Parts Strategy
- Field Support Duration
- Upgrade Path Design
- Technical Support Model
- Customer Notification
- Regulatory Sunset Rules
- Environmental Considerations
- Decommissioning Records
- Legacy Product Oversight
Module 11. Global Stakeholder Alignment
Aligning regional teams, vendors, and regulatory bodies around API Q2 expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Regional Interpretation Variance
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Communication Framework
- Alignment Workshops
- Regional Exceptions
- Language Challenges
- Cultural Differences
- Legal Jurisdiction Impact
- Regulatory Equivalents
- Cross-Functional Governance
- Executive Reporting
- Crisis Response Coordination
Module 12. Sustaining and Advancing Your Mastery
Maintaining and extending API Q2 expertise over time.
12 chapters in this module
- Change Tracking
- Amendment Adoption
- Internal Training
- Knowledge Transfer
- Succession Planning
- Lessons Learned Archive
- Benchmarking
- Continuous Improvement
- Leadership Updates
- Industry Engagement
- Certification Renewal
- Mastery Demonstration
How this maps to your situation
- Product certification under API Q2
- Global supplier oversight
- Internal audit preparation
- Product lifecycle governance
Before vs. after
Before
Operating with partial fluency in API Q2, responding to audits reactively, and managing vendor compliance through fragmented processes.
After
Exerting complete command over API Q2 governance, leading audits with confidence, and deploying repeatable product validation workflows across global operations.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 8-10 hours of self-paced learning, with templates and checklists designed for immediate application.
If nothing changes
Without structured mastery, product certification timelines extend, audit findings accumulate, and vendor deviations increase, eroding trust, delaying time-to-market, and increasing risk exposure in regulated operations.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to API Q2 in energy infrastructure product management, with concrete workflows, audit-level detail, and implementation tools specific to global industrial operations.
Frequently asked
Is this course specific to API Q2?
Yes, every module is built around API Q2 requirements, with implementation strategies for energy product managers.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with third-party audits?
Yes, Module 9 covers full audit preparation, including internal simulations and documentation readiness.
$199 one-time. Approximately 8-10 hours of self-paced learning, with templates and checklists designed for immediate application..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
Account access within 24 hours