Free FOD Online Training
Free online · Certificate on quiz pass
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness for aerospace manufacturing, MRO and supply-chain teams. Watch the presentation, complete the quiz, and receive a FOD training certificate when you pass.
This module matches our client-resources FOD course. It is awareness training for your people — not a substitute for your site FOD programme, and it does not grant IA9100 or AS9100 certification.
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How it works
Step 1
Watch the presentation
Short FOD awareness video covering debris risks, control zones, and clean-as-you-go habits.
Step 2
Complete the FOD quiz
Take the online FOD test when you finish the video.
Step 3
Get your certificate
Pass the quiz to receive your FOD training certificate. Keep it with your facility training records.
Who this training is for
Shop-floor staff, supervisors, quality and EHS leads, and anyone whose work can introduce foreign objects into aerospace product, tooling or work areas. Many organizations use a short FOD awareness module as part of onboarding and annual refresher records for AS9100D programmes preparing for IA9100.
What Foreign Object Debris means in aerospace
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is any loose object that does not belong in a product, assembly, tool, or work area — from metal chips, fasteners and wire strands to packaging, tools left behind, or personal items. In aerospace manufacturing and MRO, even a small piece of debris can damage engines, block lines, short electronics, or injure people. Foreign Object Damage is the harm that debris can cause when it is not found and removed in time.
Why it matters
Small debris, real damage
A practical FOD programme usually combines clear work-area rules (FOD control zones, clean-as-you-go habits), tool and hardware accountability (shadow boards, checklists, etched tools), and regular walkdowns so debris is found before product leaves the cell.
Machining, deburring, wire harness work and maintenance teardown are common sources of chips, cuttings and leftover hardware. Colour-coded tools and marked control areas help people see at a glance what belongs in a zone and what must be accounted for before the job is closed.
Awareness training does not replace your written procedures, but it helps every person on the floor understand why walkdowns, housekeeping and tool control matter — and what to do when they spot debris. Pair this free online module with your site-specific FOD instructions. For related aerospace QMS themes, see operational planning (clause 8.1) and our counterfeit parts guide.
FOD in practice
FOD presentation video
Step 1 · Watch
Click to watch the FOD presentation below, then continue to the quiz.
Complete the quiz for your FOD training certificate
Step 2–3 · Quiz + certificate
Complete the FOD Test to receive your FOD Training Certificate. If the form does not load here, open it in a new tab.
Training FAQ
Is this FOD training free?
Yes. This Foreign Object Debris online training is free to take on ia9100.co. Watch the presentation, complete the quiz, and receive a FOD training certificate when you pass.
Who should take this FOD training?
Shop-floor staff, supervisors, quality and EHS leads, and anyone whose work can introduce foreign objects into aerospace product, tooling or work areas. Many organizations use a short FOD awareness module for onboarding and refresher records.
Do I get a certificate if I pass the quiz?
Yes. Pass the FOD test (quiz) to receive your FOD training certificate. Keep it with your facility training records.
Does this grant IA9100 or AS9100 certification?
No. We do not issue IA9100 or AS9100 certificates, and this free online training does not grant certification. It is FOD awareness training only.
Does this replace my site FOD programme?
No. Your written FOD controls, walkdowns and tool accountability stay site-specific. This module is awareness training for your people — not a substitute for your site FOD programme.
Important
We do not issue IA9100 or AS9100 certificates, and this free online training does not grant certification. It is FOD awareness training with a training certificate on quiz pass, the same pattern as our client-resources course.
Related
- IA9100 training hub — workshops, awareness and auditor support
- IA9100 counterfeit parts guide — related prevention theme for aerospace QMS teams
- Operational planning themes (clause 8.1) — FOD, MSA, information security and APQP
- Book consulting or team training
Related: counterfeit parts prevention
FOD and counterfeit parts often sit together in aerospace operational planning. Read our practical IA9100 counterfeit parts guide (graphics only here — no quiz on this page).