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BRCGS Product Safety Management

BRCGS Product Safety Management
Root Cause Analysis Training

Virtual | Instructor led

BRCGS Product Safety Management
Root Cause Analysis Training

Cost

£332 (+ VAT if based in UK)

Course resources, Exam/Assessment and Certificate included in the fee.

Duration

1 day

9am to 5pm (UK time)

Location

Online (Zoom)

If you require Face-to-Face training, please contact us to discuss your need.

​Available public sessions


  • January 13, 2026

  • March 10, 2026

If you wish to organise a private session, please contact us to discuss your need.​

Assessment

Course Assignment

Within 30 days.

Pass Mark 75%

2 attempts allowed (included in the fee).

Certificate & Badge downloadable instantly.

Note: You do not have to take the exam if you don't need the official BRCGS qualification. You can choose to request instead a Certificate of Attendance. Your tutor will guide you through the process.

Course Summary

This BRCGS Root Cause Analysis Training course is to provide participants with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) to know the importance of RCA, and to be able to perform RCA competently. 


This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.


This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme. It is one of the 4 course options included our Fast Track program.

Key learning objectives

  • Define root cause analysis (RCA)

  • Understand difference between symptoms and RCA

  • Understand the role and importance of RCA in compliance with the BRCGS Standards

  • Explore some common methods for undertaking RCA

  • Be able to perform a RCA and document it effectively.

​Who should attend

  • Consultants/Auditors/Quality and safety management staff at manufacturing, storage/distribution and retail sites

  • BRCGS Professionals

​Pre-requisites

There no particular pre-requisites stipulated by the BRCGS for this course :)

BRCGS Product Safety Management
Root Cause Analysis Training

Programme Outline

  • Introduction to RCA and Terminology

  • RCA in the Standards

  • Overview of RCA

  • Team identification/analysis of data

  • Question & Questioning techniques

  • 5 Why’s Analysis

  • Cause and Effect Analysis

  • Pareto Principle

  • Preventative Action Plan

  • Work-based RCA Course Assessment

Instructor credentials

This training course is delivered by experienced BRCGS ‘approved training partners’ (ATPs) and ‘approved virtual trainers’ (AVTs).

This is our lovely team of trainers.

BRCGS Product Safety Management
Root Cause Analysis Training

How to book and pay

You can book your space directly on the website. Go to the booking section, click on the session of your choice and follow the instructions to pay by card.​ VAT will not be added at checkout if you're booking from outside of the UK.

If you want to pay on invoice, simply email us! 

What happens once your space has been booked

Cancellation and Refund Policy

We understand that sometimes life gets in the way, and we aim to be as flexible as possible. If you wish to reschedule your course, just send us an email as soon as possible. In most cases we are able and happy to move your booking at no extra cost. Where this might not be possible, we will discuss with you the options available in order to find the best solution to suit your needs.

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