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Gage R&R Simplified: Essential Tools for Quality Engineers (Udemy.com)

Step-by-Step Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility Error Analysis Using Microsoft Excel. ALL Excel templates included.

Created by: Ray Harkins

Last updated August 2026

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What you will learn

  • An overview of the major sources of measurement error
  • Explanations of Linearity, Stability, and Bias
  • MSA requirements found in quality management system standards
  • A "light dive" into descriptive statistics ... just the tools you need for GR&R with nothing else
  • How to combine normal distributions
  • Repeatability, How is it defined and measure?
  • Reproducibility, How is it defined and measure?
  • Calculating Gage R&R as an absolute value, and as a percentage of Total Variation
  • Precision to Tolerance (P/T) Ratio
  • Equipment Variation (EV), Appraiser Variation (AV), Part Variation (PV) and Total Variation (TV)
  • Number of Distinct Categories (NDC)
  • The 10 x 3 x 3 Gage R&R Study
  • Flexing Your Input Parameters: Number of Parts, Appraisers, and Trials
  • Calculating K Factors
  • Gage Troubleshooting Guidelines
  • Problems with the AIAG Method

How it compares

Against the other 1,210 rated Udemy courses in Business on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 90% of them
  • Reviews103#1,112 of 1,211 by number of reviews
  • Length4 hourslonger than 63% of them
  • Last updatedAugust 2026more recently than 83% of them

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Course Description

Accurately assessing gage variation is a critical skill for quality and test lab professionals, manufacturing and industrial engineers, and equipment and gage manufacturers. Whether you’re tackling issues in repeatability and reproducibility or looking to enhance your process controls, this course provides the perfect blend of theory and practice to master Gage R&R.

Taught by a 30+ year manufacturing professional, this course empowers you to design, conduct, and analyze Gage R&R studies with confidence. You’ll explore both the fundamental concepts and the hands-on application of statistical techniques—all within the familiar context of Microsoft Excel.

What You’ll Get:

  • Lifetime access to the course and downloadable Excel templates.

  • Q&A access to the instructor through the Udemy platform for personalized support.

  • A glossary of essential terms and troubleshooting guidelines for future reference.

Major Topics Covered:

  • The theory and practice behind Gage R&R, including repeatability and reproducibility.

  • How Gage R&R is related to Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).

  • How Gage R&R is specified within quality management systems like VDA and IATF-16949.

  • A foundation of the statistical tools and techniques needed for Gage R&R analysis.

  • Average & Range method with step-by-step demonstrations.

  • Key metrics: Equipment Variation (EV), Appraiser Variation (AV), Total Variation (TV), Precision-to-Tolerance (P/T) ratio, and Number of Distinct Categories (NDC).

  • Troubleshooting unacceptable gage performance.

  • Real-world applications with downloadable Excel templates for quick implementation.

What Students Have Said About This Course:

"I have spent years "filling out the forms" as part of the PPAP process. This course was extremely helpful for breaking down the theory behind the forms." - Thomas G.

"Excellent course led by a highly knowledgeable instructor with years of hands-on experience in the field. The material was well-structured, engaging, and filled with real-world examples." - Reza S.

This course is designed for quality engineers and test lab professionals aiming to refine their expertise in measurement system analysis. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to confidently assess gage systems, improve measurement accuracy, and enhance overall process quality.

Join now to gain critical insights and advance your quality engineering career!

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Instructor Details

Ray Harkins

Ray Harkins is a senior manufacturing leader, educator, and founder of The Manufacturing Academy, with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering and management, and operations leadership. He currently serves as a General Manager in manufacturing, overseeing operations, quality, engineering, and continuous improvement while remaining actively engaged in solving the day-to-day challenges faced by manufacturers.

After beginning his career in manufacturing engineering, Ray expanded into quality and operations leadership, working alongside leading industry professionals throughout North America and Japan and touring hundreds of manufacturing facilities. These experiences shaped his belief that manufacturing professionals deserve practical training that they can immediately apply to improve quality, productivity, and their careers.

That philosophy has guided the development of more than 60 online courses covering Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, Supply Chain Analytics, Manufacturing Leadership, Reliability Engineering, and Operations Management. His courses are used by individual professionals and corporate training departments worldwide and have helped more than 140,000 students build practical skills and advance their careers.

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Reviews

4.7

103 ratings on Udemy

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By Nguyen Duy Khuong on 10/4/2026

Clear definition and explanation. Course is well-structured and simplified for new students.

By Chintana Netrung on 9/12/2026

Clear explanation. Speed also great

By Robert Neisius on 7/9/2026

This instructor does a great job explaining the formulas and what they represent for a good understanding of the material.

By Eric Carioli Icario Conseils on 6/24/2026

Excellent course, very well explained. Ray keeps returning to key information so it is well understood and better retained. In short, an excellent trainer!

By Henry Pope on 6/22/2026

Clear, concise and covers both theory and application in great detail.

By Suwit Suwanrungroj on 6/1/2026

Good explanation and detail on formula for basic step.

By Nikolas Foust on 3/14/2026

Great course very informative, great learning, appreciate the resource sheets.

By Asya Ivanova on 11/6/2025

Thank you again for another great course! This is my fifth course from this instructor, and I’ll definitely keep learning. The lessons are always clear, practical, and full of valuable information.

By Thomas Grinton on 3/23/2025

I have spent years "filling out the forms" as part of the PPAP process. This course was extremely helpful for breaking down the theory behind the forms.

By Reza Saeedi on 3/6/2025

Excellent course led by a highly knowledgeable instructor with years of hands-on experience in the field. The material was well-structured, engaging, and filled with real-world examples that made complex concepts easy to understand. Highly recommended!

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Overall Score : 94 / 100