Fundamentals of Reliability Engineering (Accredited) (Udemy.com)
Gain Insight into the Basics of Reliability Engineering for CRE or CMRP Certification - Get 2.5 PMI PDUs and SHRM PDCs
Created by: Sandeep Kumar
Last updated July 2024
What you will learn
- Understand the basic definitions and principles of reliability theory to build a solid foundation in reliability engineering.
- Understand why products fail and the consequences of failures, emphasizing the importance of reliability in product quality.
- Estimate Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) for both repairable and non-repairable products.
- Grasp the concept and handling of various types of censored data encountered in real-world reliability analysis.
- Learn about the three phases in the product life cycle: infant mortality, useful life, and wear out, and understand the Bathtub Curve in Reliability Engineering
- Gain an overview of key reliability tests such as ALT, HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening), ESS (Environmental Stress Screening) and Burn-in
- Understand Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs) and the three types of redundancies to improve system reliability.
How it compares
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- Length2.7 hoursshorter than 52% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2024earlier than 71% of them
Course Description
Note: Students who complete this course can apply for the certification exam by Quality Gurus Inc. and achieve the Verified Certification from Quality Gurus Inc. It is optional, and there is no separate fee for it. Quality Gurus Inc. is the Authorized Training Partner (ATP # 6034) of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and the official Recertification Partner of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)
The verified certification from Quality Gurus Inc. provides you with 2.5 pre-approved PMI PDUs and 2.5 SHRM PDCs at no additional cost to you.
This course is accredited by The CPD Group (UK). You are eligible to claim 3.0 CPDs for this course (Accreditation# 1016215)
The Fundamentals of Reliability Engineering training introduces the fundamentals of reliability theory and practice. The course gives students an overview of how to apply reliability engineering principles to design systems and processes.
Reliability is the ability of a system or component to perform its intended function under specified conditions for an extended period without failure. A reliable product is highly likely to perform as expected over time. A product's reliability is directly related to its quality. For that reason, reliability is also called "quality over time."
This course is designed as the first step for students of reliability engineering and persons taking the CRE exam. This course assumes that you do not have any prior knowledge of reliability engineering. This training will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the basics of reliability engineering and its application to systems development.
The course consists of video lectures, readings, and quizzes that help build upon each other so that by the end of the course, you have gained a firm grasp of the topics covered.
Topics Covered:
Section 1. Basic Definitions: We will start this course by understanding the definitions of Quality and Reliability. In this, you will also understand why things fail and the consequences of failures.
Section 2. Basic Measurements: In this section, you will understand the basic reliability measurements, such as the Mean Time to Failure (MTTR) for nonrepairable products and the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for repairable products. In addition, you will learn to calculate the availability and the Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
Section 3. Censored Data: In real life, the reliability data is not complete. In this section, you will understand various types of censored data and how to deal with them.
Section 4. Failure Patterns: In this section, you will learn the Bathtub Curve in Reliability Engineering. You will understand three phases in the product life: Infant mortality, useful life, and wear out. You will learn to calculate the Hazard Function.
Section 5. Improving Reliability: This section will cover various Reliability tests such as ALT, HALT, HASS, ESS and Burn-in.
Section 6. Reliability Block Diagram: In this section, you will learn to calculate the system reliability based on the reliability of individual components. You will also learn about three types of redundancies to improve the system's reliability.
Section 7. Exponential Distribution: Even though the intent of this course was to teach Reliability without using complex mathematical and statistical formulas. In this section, you will learn to calculate the Reliability in the constant failure zone using limited mathematical complexities.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Units:
For the ASQ® Recertification Units (RUs), we suggest 0.25 RUs under the Professional Development > Continuing Education category.
For PMI® 2.5, preapproved PDUs can be provided after completing our optional/free certification exam. The detailed steps for taking Quality Gurus Inc. certification with preapproved PDUs are provided in the courses.
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
2,673 Reviews
Sandeep Kumar
I am Sandeep Kumar, founder of Quality Gurus Inc. and creator of multiple quality management, Six Sigma, Lean, auditing, and ASQ exam preparation courses. Over the years, I have helped more than 300,000 professionals build practical quality skills and prepare for professional certifications. This community is designed for quality professionals, Six Sigma practitioners, auditors, engineers, supervisors, managers, and anyone serious about career growth in quality. Inside the community, members can learn practical tools, ask questions, discuss real workplace challenges, prepare for ASQ exams, and connect with others on the same professional journey. My teaching style is simple, practical, and focused on helping you understand concepts clearly so you can apply them with confidence. Whether you are preparing for CQE, CQA, CMQ/OE, CSSGB, CSSBB, CQIA, CCQM, CSQP or another quality-related certification, this community will help you stay focused, motivated, and supported.
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Reviews
By Thomas Okesina on 9/2/2026
Magnificent,it's just the best way describing the practice and process
By Ilkan Erdem on 6/30/2026
Teaching from the core with very clear explanations. I recommend.
By Tiago Mendonça de Paula on 6/21/2026
Very simple and clear the explanation, I liked a lot
By Sanjeev Saha on 4/29/2026
Quaity content with presentation may improve with young voice please for quality energy
By Paresh Gaur on 1/29/2026
A very descriptive and well treaded course by the instructor. It was well paced and in a very simple language.
By Sumeet Savant on 1/28/2026
Excellent course for understanding the fundamentals of reliability engineering.
By Sreenu Sirasani on 1/18/2026
Increase speed and efficiency of change implementation
By Vikram Dubey on 1/17/2026
Its good to know the process and new knowledge and new area.
By Venkata Rama Krishna Rao Phirangi on 1/13/2026
Reliability Engineering ensures systems perform their intended function without failure for a specified time under stated conditions. It focuses on predicting, analyzing, and improving reliability using metrics like MTBF, MTTF, and failure rate. Key methods include FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, reliability testing, and designing for redundancy. Its goal is to enhance system dependability, safety, and cost-effectiveness across industries.
By Santosh Kumar Sahu on 1/12/2026
The trainer have good experiences of the topic and good availability to explain the topic in general way . i really quick learn with the example explanation by the trainer.
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