Root Cause Analysis & CAPA: Practical Workshop

Course Introduction

Whether you are new to Root Cause Analysis & CAPA or refining existing skills, this workshop-based course gives you a structured path through the subject as it applies to quality systems, audits and improvement cycles, guided by instructors who have worked in the field.

Training Objectives

• 01Describe how Root Cause Analysis & CAPA is defined, governed and measured in international practice
• 02Work through typical situations in quality systems, audits and improvement cycles using structured Root Cause Analysis & CAPA techniques
• 03Recognise common risks, errors and non-conformities linked to Root Cause Analysis & CAPA — and how to prevent them
• 04Choose the right indicators and records to monitor Root Cause Analysis & CAPA over time
• 05Translate the course learning into a realistic plan agreed with your line manager

What You Will Take Away

• A ready-to-adapt audit and inspection checklist
• Risk-assessment worksheets you can apply immediately
• An incident-review template with root-cause prompts

Who Should Attend

• Quality Managers & Engineers
• QA/QC Officers
• Process Improvement Teams
• Operations Supervisors

Prerequisites: Open to all levels; participants are encouraged to bring a real work challenge.

Training Methodology

Learning happens by doing — teams work through practical tasks, present their results and receive immediate feedback. Case material and examples are drawn from quality systems, audits and improvement cycles.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Root Cause Analysis & CAPA, with examples from quality systems, audits and improvement cycles.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Root Cause Analysis & CAPA.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Root Cause Analysis & CAPA techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Root Cause Analysis & CAPA.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Root Cause Analysis & CAPA.

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