Introduction to Root Cause Failure Analysis
Upcoming dates (1)
Fee
- $295
-
Fee covers course materials and online instruction.
ID
RA01832-D855
Credits
- CEU: .3
- PDH: 3
Schedule
This course is available online anytime. Students work through online course modules on their own time and at their own pace. Once enrolled, you must complete the course within 8 weeks of enrollment.
Access to the Canvas course platform ends after 8 weeks.
Instructor
George Williams
Location
This is an online course.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have accessed the online course materials, no cancellations or refunds are permitted.Course Overview
This asynchronous course introduces engineers to the principles of systems thinking and the structured process of Root Cause Failure Analysis. Participants will explore causal factors, levels of causation, and a suite of RCA tools—including Fishbone, 5 Whys, A3, and Fault Tree Analysis—to diagnose and resolve failures effectively. By applying these tools within an asset management framework, learners will build a proactive culture focused on reliability and long-term performance.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand systems thinking and identify causal factors contributing to failures.
- Select and apply appropriate RCA tools based on the nature of the problem.
- Develop strategies to support a culture of continuous improvement and failure prevention.
Who Should Attend?
- Reliability and maintenance engineers focused on asset performance.
- Quality and process improvement professionals seeking structured problem-solving methods.
- Technical team leads and managers responsible for operational excellence.
Additional Information
Once enrolled, you must complete the course within 8 weeks of enrollment. Course access ends 8 weeks after enrollment.
Course Outline
1 – Introduction to Root Cause Analysis
2 – Causal Factors and losses
3 – Levels of Causation
4 – RCA Tools – High Level
5 – What tool, when
6 – RCA Culture
Instructor
George Williams
Introduction to Root Cause Failure Analysis
Location: Online
Course #: RA01832-D855
Fee: $295
Fee
- $295
-
Fee covers course materials and online instruction.
Credits
- CEU: .3
- PDH: 3
Schedule
This course is available online anytime. Students work through online course modules on their own time and at their own pace. Once enrolled, you must complete the course within 8 weeks of enrollment.
Access to the Canvas course platform ends after 8 weeks.
Instructor
George Williams
Location
This is an online course.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have accessed the online course materials, no cancellations or refunds are permitted.Introduction to Root Cause Failure Analysis
Course #: RA01832Introduction to Root Cause Failure Analysis
Date: Mon. July 01, 2024 – Mon. June 30, 2025ID: RA01832-D437
Fee:
- $295
-
Fee covers course materials and access to online instruction.
- CEU: .3
- PDH: 3
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