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Root Cause Analysis Workshop

Solve problems permanently with proven RCA methods.

This hands-on two-day workshop teaches structured root cause analysis so your team can stop recurring problems for good. Learn 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), Fault Tree Analysis, and other proven methods, then apply them to real problems from your workplace.

2 DaysLive virtual or on-site cohortAll Levels
$1,200per participant
2 Days
On-demand cohorts — enrolling now for upcoming sessions
Certificate of completion for the Root Cause Analysis Workshop.
98% certification pass rate

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What You'll Learn

  • Apply 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Fault Tree Analysis effectively
  • Distinguish symptoms, causes, and root causes
  • Facilitate structured RCA sessions with a team
  • Verify root causes with evidence and data
  • Implement and validate lasting corrective actions

Who Should Attend

  • Quality, operations, and engineering professionals
  • CAPA and problem-solving team members
  • Supervisors and continuous improvement staff
  • Anyone responsible for corrective action

Prerequisites: No prerequisites. Suitable for all experience levels.

Course Curriculum

1

Problem Definition

Framing problems clearly and containing the issue.

2

5 Whys & Fishbone

Facilitating cause-and-effect analysis with a team.

3

Fault Tree & Advanced Tools

Structured logic for complex failures.

4

Verification & Corrective Action

Confirming root causes and implementing lasting fixes.

Taught by Active Industry Practitioners

Every course is delivered by working quality, compliance, and process-improvement professionals — not full-time career instructors. Your trainers audit real management systems, lead real improvement projects, and hold the same certifications they teach. That means you learn how standards actually get implemented and audited in the field, not just what the textbook says.

Led by certified, currently-practicing auditors and Master Black Belts
Real-world case studies drawn from active client engagements
Practical, exam-focused instruction with implementation context
Part of the Exceleor family of quality & compliance brands

What Past Participants Say

Our recurring defect finally stopped after we applied the RCA discipline from this workshop. Immediately useful.

Quality Engineer

Electronics Manufacturing

The facilitation practice was the best part — I now run our CAPA sessions far more effectively.

Maintenance Supervisor

Food & Beverage

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this good for a whole team?

Yes — RCA is a team skill and this workshop is ideal for on-site team delivery.

Do we work on our own problems?

Where possible, yes. Bringing a real problem makes the workshop far more valuable.

Does it fit CAPA requirements?

The methods directly support corrective and preventive action processes required by ISO standards.

Ready to get certified?

Join the waitlist for Root Cause Analysis Workshop and be first in line when the next cohort opens. Join 500+ certified professionals trained through the Exceleor family.

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