Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Training Course

During this foundation course in Romania, you will master the core elements needed to implement and oversee a Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001. You will gain clarity on essential QMS components such as policies, procedures, and internal audits, while preparing to sit for the PECB Certified ISO 9001 Foundation credential exam.

This 35-hour ISO 9001 Lead Auditor course in Romania helps you build expertise in planning and executing QMS audits in accordance with ISO 19011. You will gain mastery over team management, reporting, and certification standards through practical exercises and case studies. Prepare for the PECB exam to obtain professional credentials.

This ISO 9001 Lead Implementer training builds the expertise required to assist organizations in establishing and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with ISO 9001. The curriculum also emphasizes best practices in QMS, helping to drive improvements in customer satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.

Once you have fully grasped the essential QMS concepts, you can proceed to the certification exam and apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer” title. This credential validates your professional ability and practical knowledge to implement ISO 9001 successfully within an organization.

This instructor-led, hands-on workshop is designed to cultivate a structured mindset for investigations and practice industry-best practices within the pharmaceutical sector. Built on a 20% theory and 80% practice framework, the course emphasizes direct collaboration with the trainer using real-world cases, deviations, and scenarios relevant to the GMP environment.

Quality Core Tools is a practical, instructor-led course that provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the five core quality methodologies used throughout the automotive product lifecycle. The course focuses on the practical application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), enabling participants to effectively apply these methodologies within quality and project environments.

Designed for engineers who already possess basic knowledge of the Core Tools, this course reinforces best practices, explains the relationships between the individual methodologies, and develops the practical skills required to use them confidently in day-to-day work. Particular emphasis is placed on APQP, PPAP, and Process FMEA, while SPC and MSA are reviewed from a practical application perspective.

The course also provides participants with the knowledge required to satisfy the Core Tools training prerequisite for subsequent VDA 6.3 Process Auditor training, while maintaining a strong focus on practical industrial application.

Target Audience

This course is intended for:

• Quality Engineers

• Project Engineers

• Supplier Quality Engineers

• Manufacturing Engineers

• Process Engineers

• Quality Specialists involved in product and process development

• Professionals preparing for VDA 6.3 Process Auditor training

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and relationship between the five AIAG Quality Core Tools.

• Apply APQP methodology throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Prepare and review PPAP documentation and submission packages.

• Develop and evaluate Process FMEA using the AIAG-VDA methodology.

• Apply Control Plans as part of process quality management.

• Interpret SPC charts and evaluate process stability and capability.

• Assess measurement systems using MSA techniques.

• Identify common implementation mistakes and apply industry best practices.

• Integrate the Core Tools into everyday quality and project management activities.

• Demonstrate the level of Core Tools knowledge expected prior to attending VDA 6.3 Process Auditor training.

The primary objective of this program is to shift the audit function from a reactive approach focused on identifying findings to a proactive strategy centered on prevention. By acquiring proficiency in Root Cause Analysis, the Internal Audit team will be equipped to systematically eliminate recurring issues. This ensures that once a control weakness is detected, the resulting recommendations offer a definitive solution, thereby protecting the organization's operational efficiency and financial integrity.

Failing to adopt a structured RCA methodology exposes the organization to significant risks:

• Financial Erosion: Unaddressed root causes within financial processes result in compounding losses that escalate over time.
• Resource Inefficiency: Audit personnel allocate approximately 40% more time to re-testing ineffective controls rather than analyzing emerging strategic risks.
• Reduced Influence: Consistently reporting identical issues diminishes the credibility and impact of the Audit Division on senior leadership and auditees.

This instructor-led, live training conducted in Romania (either online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level internal auditors seeking to elevate their audit effectiveness by leveraging structured RCA techniques.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will possess the ability to:

• Grasp RCA methodologies and understand their significance in internal auditing.
• Identify and examine the root causes associated with audit findings.
• Implement RCA tools such as the 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Create corrective and preventive action plans derived from RCA results.
• Integrate RCA into the internal audit process to enhance risk management.

This training program aims to equip professionals with a thorough grasp of root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions. Attendees will acquire the skills to differentiate between the underlying cause of a problem and the cause of non-detection, apply a variety of analytical tools, and understand the distinction between corrective actions and mere corrections. Additionally, the course explores methods for validating the effectiveness of implemented measures and introduces the 8D problem-solving methodology.

Key Benefits:

• Build the capacity to effectively identify and resolve the fundamental causes of issues.
• Develop competence in utilizing essential analytical tools and techniques.
• Master the implementation and verification of corrective actions to prevent issue recurrence.
• Enhance process reliability and quality standards across your organization.
• Cultivate an organizational culture focused on continuous improvement and proactive problem resolution.

This live, instructor-led training (conducted online or on-site) is tailored for intermediate-level safety experts and operational managers seeking to refine their incident investigation skills, pinpoint systemic vulnerabilities, and craft effective corrective and preventive actions.

This instructor-led, live training in Romania (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level quality control professionals who wish to learn the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and apply it in real-world scenarios.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Use basic SPC tools such as control charts, histograms, Pareto charts, and scatter diagrams to monitor process performance.
• Create and interpret various types of control charts for variable and attribute data to detect and analyze process variations.
• Calculate and interpret process capability indices.