Course overview
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA): Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA). It covers the principles, the requirements of ISO 55001, ISO 14224, SAE JA1011 and SMRP best practice, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Apply the relevant requirements of ISO 55001, ISO 14224, SAE JA1011 and SMRP best practice
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for maintenance engineers, planners, reliability engineers and supervisors with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in ISO 55001, ISO 14224, SAE JA1011 and SMRP best practice
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May – 11 Jun 2027 | Lagos Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Jun – 1 Jul 2027 | Erbil Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jul 2027 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Aug 2027 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Sep – 8 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 Feb 2028 | Al Khobar Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Mar 2028 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Aug 2028 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Sep 2028 | Berlin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jun 2029 | Copenhagen Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Jun 2029 | Bangkok Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Jul 2029 | London Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Jul 2029 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 Jan 2030 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Apr 2030 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Jun 2030 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2030 | Casablanca Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |