Course overview
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance 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
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for maintenance engineers, planners, reliability engineers and supervisors in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)Trends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15–19 Feb 2027 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Jun 2027 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Jul 2027 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Edinburgh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 24–28 Jan 2028 | Accra Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 17–28 Apr 2028 | Marrakech Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 31 Jul – 4 Aug 2028 | Zurich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Sep 2028 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 15–19 Jan 2029 | Bangkok Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Apr 2029 | Lagos Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Jun 2029 | Jeddah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Aug 2029 | Muscat Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Sep 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 28 Apr – 2 May 2030 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 May 2030 | Milan Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Aug 2030 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Oct 2030 | Geneva Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |