Root Cause Analysis Certification
The Root Cause Analysis (RCA) program is for individuals, teams, and organizations who desire to institutionalize an operating system for structured problem-solving. Complete a project following the 8D Roadmap and apply appropriate methods to solve a problem with an unknown cause. A coach will be your guide as needed.
Comparing Six Sigma DMAIC to 8D-RCA
| Six Sigma DMAIC | 8D-RCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Mission | Strategic Business Performance Improvement | Problem Recurrence Prevention |
| Objective | * Improve Profits * Improves Process * Improve culture * Sustain Gains |
* Problem Solving * Corrective Prevention Actions (CAPA) |
| Urgency | Low to Medium | High |
| Completion | 3 to 6 months | 1 week to 1 month |
| Driver | Upper Management | Local Team |
| Kick-off | Champion & Project Charter | Team & Problem Statement |
| Main Tools | RCA & Statistical Methods | RCA & Solution Methods |
| Focus | Goal or Event | Event |
| Mode | Proactive or Reactive | Reactive |
| Scope | Moderate | Narrow |
| Training | 4 to 6 Weeks | 3 Days |
The RCA Online Virtual-Led is a 3-day course taking place Tuesday-Thursday. Each day of training will last six hours long including breaks.
Course Time (given by each time zone):
- 10 am – 4 pm (Eastern)
- 9 am – 3 pm (Central)
- 8 am – 2 pm (Mountain)
- 7 am – 1 pm (Pacific)
There are no prerequisites for the RCA program.
RCA Virtual-Led Features
- $1475 Special Pricing for the RCA Virtual-Led including Project Certification
- Access to course leader with extensive project experience
- Digital course manual
- Printed manual is available for an additional cost and can be shipped within the continental U.S. For non-continental or international addresses, extra shipping fees will apply
- Templates
- Engaging group exercises and breakout rooms
- Certificate after class attendance
- Project consulting support
- Certification review of the project
- Certificate after project acceptance
- Attendees will earn 1.5 CEUs and 18 PDUs from IACET and PMI respectively after fully attending the class
- Zoom is used to deliver this Webinar. Click here to find the Zoom system requirements
- Please register at least 3 days before the event to ensure timely delivery
Those who complete this course are eligible for our Certification with a suitable project that illustrates concept application to improving one of your organization’s processes.
RCA Training Topics
- What Root-Cause Analysis (RCA) is and when it’s useful and not useful
- Problem-Solving Process Flowchart (8D Roadmap)
- Problems vs. Opportunities
- Preventative Practices
- Problem Validation & Specification
- Causes to Determine
- Cause Structures
- Situation Appraisal
- Known vs. Unknown Cause
- Separating Facts, Evidence & Assumptions
- Interim Actions
- Using a Team Approach
- Risk Analysis Tools
- Importance of Language
- Cause-Effect Mapping Methods
- Potential Cause Filters and Generators
- Human Error – now what?
- Turning a Fishbone Diagram into a Multi-Vari Study Design
- Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Choosing the Best Solution Profile
- Solution Verification & Validation
- Reports & Reporting
- Exercises & Case Studies
Learning Objectives:
- Know what to do when problems occur.
- Define, validate and decide if the problem should be solved.
- Use a team approach and understand team dynamics.
- Take appropriate interim actions.
- Choose the most appropriate RCA methods for the situation.
- Determine and implement the best sustainable solution.
Registration may be transferred to another virtual class attended within 6 months of originally scheduled date, there will be a $100 rescheduling fee if you are not able to attend your scheduled session. Please note, however, that refunds are not available.
Contact us if you have additional questions.
