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# Download the (free) Core Tools Key Terms!

by [AIAG](https://blog.aiag.org/author/aiag) | Mar 02, 2018

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Planning to take the Core Tools Self-Assessment? AIAG's free Core Tools Key Terms will help fill your Core Tools knowledge gaps.

The [Core Tools Self-Assessment](http://www.aiag.org/store/training/details?CourseCode=ELCTSA) was created by AIAG to better prepare automakers and suppliers to use the Core Tools processes (i.e. SPC, FMEA, MSA, APQP/PPAP). Understanding these processes is becoming a requirement for the industry and AIAG wants to make sure that you are prepared.

This key terms document will help you:

- Better understand the terms on the Self Assessment.
- Apply these terms when working in different aspects of Core Tools.
- Better implement the various Core Tools processes.
- Communicate more effectively with your Quality team.

To download the document, simply follow the link [here](https://go.aiag.org/core-tools-terms?hsLang=en-us). Or, for more Core Tools resources, visit our [Automotive Core Tools page. ](http://www.aiag.org/quality/automotive-core-tools)

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