What is the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) course?
This two-day course teaches structured methods for finding why problems happen, including five whys, fishbone diagrams, fault tree analysis, 8D and failure mode analysis. It is for engineers, quality professionals and operations staff who investigate incidents, defects or service failures and need to prevent recurrence.
What is Root Cause Analysis training about?
This course gives you a clear, structured path through how proven quality and process-improvement methods reduce waste and raise performance. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.
Key highlights of the RCA course
- Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
- Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
- Practical focus on applying Root Cause Analysis in your own role and organisation
- Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
- Small-group format with room for your specific questions
- Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification
Skills you will gain
The Root Cause Analysis (RCA) program is built around the capabilities that matter in quality and process improvement:
- Mapping and analysing processes for waste
- Applying data to find root causes
- Designing and running improvement initiatives
- Standardising and sustaining gains
- Leading change across teams
- Measuring quality and performance
Who should attend?
This Root Cause Analysis course is ideal for quality professionals, managers, analysts and anyone driving operational excellence. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.
Why train with Simplilead?
We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the RCA training able to drive measurable improvements in quality and efficiency — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.
The programme runs for 2 days of live, instructor-led training. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.
Who should take the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) course?
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:
- Quality engineers handling customer complaints and non-conformances
- Maintenance and reliability engineers investigating equipment failures
- Incident and problem managers in IT service operations
- Health and safety officers carrying out incident investigations
- Supplier quality staff managing corrective action requests
What are the prerequisites for Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?
- No formal prerequisites; experience of dealing with workplace problems or incidents is useful
Live instructor-led training
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
₹24,999
View course & schedulesWhat will you learn in the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) course?
By the end of the training you will be able to:
- Define a problem precisely using is and is-not analysis before searching for causes
- Facilitate a five whys session without stopping at symptoms
- Construct fishbone diagrams using structured cause categories
- Build a fault tree to trace how events combine to produce a failure
- Apply the 8D approach to contain, correct and prevent a recurring issue
- Verify root causes with evidence and design corrective actions that last
What is the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) syllabus?
The curriculum is delivered over 2 days and covers 6 modules:
Module 1: Foundations of Root Cause Thinking
- Symptoms, causes and root causes
- Reactive versus proactive investigation
- Building an investigation team
- Preserving evidence early
Module 2: Defining and Containing the Problem
- Problem statement writing
- Is and is-not analysis
- Interim containment actions
- Gathering facts and timelines
Module 3: Cause Exploration Tools
- Five whys technique and its limits
- Fishbone and cause mapping
- Affinity grouping of causes
- Pareto to prioritise causes
Module 4: Structured Failure Analysis
- Fault tree construction
- Failure mode and effects analysis
- Change and event analysis
- Barrier analysis
Module 5: Verifying Causes and Acting
- Testing cause hypotheses with data
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Selecting solutions that remove the cause
- Verifying effectiveness of fixes
Module 6: Reporting and Embedding RCA
- 8D report structure
- Presenting findings to leadership
- Lessons learned sharing
- Building an RCA routine in teams
How do you get certified after the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) course?
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is assessed through the course itself: complete the live sessions and the included assessment to earn your certificate. There is no separate third-party exam to book.
How much does the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) course cost?
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$549, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 2 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. The course page shows the same price converted into your local currency, along with current schedules and offers. Payment is charged in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training delivered?
The Root Cause Analysis (RCA) certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 2 days, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend Root Cause Analysis (RCA) batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.
Can I take the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) course online?
Yes. The Root Cause Analysis (RCA) certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) certification.
Who should attend the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) course?
The Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.
What are the prerequisites for the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) certification?
You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.
Do I receive a certificate for Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?
Yes. You receive a Simplilead certificate of completion recognising the skills and professional-development hours you've earned.
Is this course practical or theory-heavy?
It's practical and applied — the trainer uses real-world examples and exercises so you can put the skills to work straight after the course.
Do you offer group or corporate training for Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?
Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.
What is your rescheduling and refund policy?
You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.
Live instructor-led training
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
₹24,999
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