Apollo RCA
Virtual Training
- Delivered Online Via Zoom (Or Your Preferred System)
- Three interactive sessions of approximately four hours
- Includes practical RC Pro™ application and 12 months of software access
Practical RCA Training Without the Travel
Learn the Apollo RCA Method from Anywhere
Live online Apollo RCA training gives geographically dispersed teams access to instructor-led Root Cause Analysis training without requiring participants or the trainer to travel.
Rather than a self-paced online course, the program is delivered through live interactive sessions combining explanation, demonstration, group discussion, practical exercises and direct use of RC Pro™.
The online format is particularly useful for organisations with people across multiple sites, regional locations or different offices who want to build a consistent approach to structured Root Cause Analysis.
Why Organisations Choose Virtual RCA Training
Online delivery provides a flexible way to build RCA capability across teams that may not be able to attend the same physical training location.
No Participant Travel
Bring people together from different sites and locations without requiring travel or accommodation.
Live Instructor Interaction
Participants can ask questions, discuss examples and work directly with the trainer throughout each session.
Reduced Operational Disruption
Shorter sessions can be easier to schedule around operational responsibilities than two consecutive full training days.
Train Distributed Teams Together
Reliability, maintenance, engineering and operational personnel from multiple locations can learn the same methodology at the same time.
Practical RC Pro™ Application
Participants use RC Pro™ during the course rather than simply watching software demonstrations.
Flexible Scheduling
The standard online format is three approximately four-hour sessions, with alternative scheduling able to be discussed where operational requirements justify it.
Is In-Person Apollo RCA Training Right for Your Team?
Typical virtual courses are suited to groups of approximately 5–15 participants. Live online training is particularly suitable for:
Remote & Regional Engineering Teams
Train personnel at regional, mine, plant or remote locations without the logistical requirements of bringing everyone to one training venue.
Multi-Site Organisations
Give teams across several sites or offices a common Root Cause Analysis framework.
Reliability & Maintenance Professionals
Develop structured RCA capability while maintaining flexibility around operational responsibilities.
Engineering, Operations & HSE Teams
Bring different disciplines together in a live virtual environment to develop a shared approach to complex and recurring problems.
Apollo RCA Certification & Software Access
All participants receive:
Certificate of Completion in Apollo Root Cause Analysis
12 months FREE access to RCPro software
Virtual Copy of the Facilitator Manual (hard copies can be supplied at additional charge)
This certification allows you to facilitate Apollo RCA investigations within your business confidently and independently.
Apollo RCA Training Syllabus
What the Virtual Apollo RCA Course Covers
The online course is typically delivered across three live sessions of approximately four hours each.
The shorter-session format allows the methodology to be introduced progressively while maintaining interaction, practical application and time for participants to consolidate learning between sessions.
If your organisation has specific operational or scheduling requirements, alternative session arrangements can be discussed before booking.
Typical Three-Session Structure
Session 1 — Problem Definition & RCA Foundations
Participants are introduced to the Apollo RCA approach and the importance of defining the problem clearly before developing causes or solutions.
Topics include:
- principles of structured Root Cause Analysis
- defining the event or problem
- actual versus expected performance
- event and performance information
- introduction to cause-and-effect logic
- initial use of RC Pro™
Session 2 — Cause Pathways, Evidence & Logic
Participants develop causal relationships and learn how to test important statements against available evidence.
Topics include:
- different types of causes
- developing multiple causal pathways
- cause-and-effect interactions
- distinguishing evidence from assumptions
- logical validation
- building RealityCharts™ in RC Pro™
- common investigation pitfalls
Session 3 — Solutions, Actions & Practical Application
Participants move from causal analysis into solution development, implementation planning and practical application.
Topics include:
- developing potential solutions
- assessing solution effectiveness
- isolated versus broader system actions
- corrective action planning
- assigning and following up actions
- implementation review
- practical scenarios and facilitator discussion
Apollo RCA Syllabus
Problem Definition & Cause and Effect Logic
Understand the principles of effective root cause analysis
Explore event timelines, causal relationships, and system behaviour
Practice defining the problem in RCPro™
Cause & Effect Principles
Identify and define the different types of Causes
Understand the flow between Cause & Effects
Learn about the interactions and common pitfalls
Cause Pathway Development & Logical Validation
Build RealityCharts™ using structured cause-and-effect thinking
Learn how to avoid bias and assumptions
Identify and apply evidence types
Apply new concepts using real-world scenarios
Principles of Effective Solutions
Develop Un-restrained Solution Identification
Isolated versus system wide solutions
Test solution effectiveness
Implementation & Tracking
Create a corrective action plan in RCPro™
Assign corrective actions and follow up
The importance of implementation reviews
How Online Training Remains Interactive
Live online training is not designed as passive webinar delivery.
Participants remain involved throughout the course through:
Live Questions & Discussion
Participants can ask questions and clarify the methodology as concepts are introduced.
Group Problem Solving
Practical scenarios give the group an opportunity to discuss causes, evidence and potential solutions together.
RC Pro™ Screen-Based Application
Participants work directly with the software while concepts are demonstrated and applied.
Trainer Feedback
The trainer can challenge assumptions, clarify causal logic and provide feedback as the group develops its analysis.
The aim is to retain the collaborative nature of RCA training while using a delivery format that works for geographically dispersed teams.
Compare In-Person and Live Online Training
| Virtual | In-Person | |
| Typical format | 3 × approximately 4-hour sessions | 2 full training days |
| Delivery | Live online | At your workplace |
| Participant travel | None | Usually none |
| Trainer travel | None | May apply |
| Practical exercises | Yes | Yes |
| RC Pro™ application | Yes | Yes |
| Group discussion | Yes | Yes |
| Full guided mock facilitation | No | Yes |
| Best suited to | Distributed or remote teams | Site-based teams |
Post-Training Apollo RCA Support Included
To reinforce learning, we offer a complimentary review of your first RCA output, including:
Feedback on your problem definition
Review of your cause pathways and logic
Assessment of your solution generation quality
While mock facilitation is not included in this format, you can request a practice scenario pack to help you simulate RCA facilitation within your team.
Is The Virtual Apollo RCA Training Right for You?
Flexible, Live, and Certified Apollo RCA Training—Delivered Wherever You Work
Virtual Apollo RCA to suit your needs
This format is ideal for:
Asset managers and engineers working remotely
Teams that cannot accommodate full-day on-site sessions
Organisations needing repeatable, scalable RCA capability
We also offer NDA-protected delivery for sensitive or regulated industries.
Training Led by an Experienced Engineering & RCA Practitioner
Online Apollo RCA training is led by Luke Bayly, owner and Lead Trainer at Root Cause Australia.
Luke is a Chartered Professional Engineer and Apollo Root Cause Analysis trainer and facilitator with more than 15 years of engineering, maintenance and reliability experience.
He has applied the Apollo RCA methodology since 2017 and brings practical experience from asset-intensive operating environments into each course.
- Chartered Professional Engineer
- 15+ years engineering and reliability experience
- Apollo RCA practitioner since 2017
- Practical RC Pro™ experience
- Australian engineering and asset-intensive industry background
Virtual RCA Training FAQs
How is the online Apollo RCA course delivered?
The standard format is three live online sessions of approximately four hours each.
Is the course self-paced?
No. Training is delivered live by an instructor and includes group interaction, discussion, practical exercises and RC Pro™ application.
Can participants attend from different locations?
Yes. This is one of the main advantages of live online delivery. Participants can join from different sites, offices or regions.
Is RC Pro™ included?
Yes. Participants receive 12 months of RC Pro™ access as part of the training package.
What equipment does each participant need?
Participants should have a suitable computer, reliable internet access and the ability to join the live online training environment and use RC Pro™.
Does online training include practical exercises?
Yes. Participants work through practical scenarios and use RC Pro™ throughout the course.
Does online training include mock facilitation?
The standard online format includes scenario-based facilitation practice and group discussion but does not include the same full guided mock facilitation exercise used in the in-person course.
Can the session times be adjusted?
The standard format is three approximately four-hour sessions, although alternative scheduling can be discussed where operational requirements justify it.
Can the training be delivered under an NDA?
Confidentiality and NDA requirements can be discussed prior to delivery.
What happens after the course?
Participants receive post-course resources and support, which can include a practice scenario pack and the opportunity for review of an early RCA output.
Ready to Train Your Team Online?
We provide pricing for Apollo RCA courses for both In-Person and Online in groups up to 5, 10, 15 and 20 making it flexible for you to apply to your business. Contact Us below to send you the pricing schedule.
