Using the method of RADAR in self - assessment studies and a training institute implementation

The purpose of this research is to define the implementation of EFQM, to obtain information about the evaluation process, to determine the needs for an award process and in which conditions the scoring is made. Related to this, definitions of self-assessment concept and the methods of the self assessment are given, likewise for the implementation of the award process. Also, adaption of the EFQM into the education system is emphasized and an investigation of the relation between the education system and Total Quality Management is performed.The thesis is divided in three parts. In the first part, the subjects are Quality, Total Quality Management, and Total Quality Management in education institutes; in the second part, EFQM, EFQM Excellence Model, the criterions, and the sub- criterions of the model are explained; RADAR logic and scoring matrix, self assessment and the methods of self assessment are established. In the last part, the implementation of the EFQM Excellence Model in a private education institute is done with assessment and scoring of the award book which is prepared by the institute. The implementation is made for preparation for the award process by an external audit.In this research, theses, reviews, books and internet data sources are used and the assessment of the implementation is made with the training which is recieved from Kalder and also from conferences.Keywords: Quality, Total Quality Management, Total Quality Management in Education System, EFQM, EFQM Award, Self-Assessment, RADAR Logic.