Apollo RCA
In-Person Training

Onsite, Hands-On, and High Impact RCA Training

Train Your Whole Team in Their Environment

Our In-Person Root Cause Analysis Training delivers the full Apollo RCA methodology across two intensive, hands-on days—perfect for teams who learn best face-to-face.

We come to you, enabling consistent understanding and direct team alignment without the need for travel or downtime.

In-Person Training can be aligned with your actual operating environment, ensuring relevance and impact.

Apollo RCA Certification & Software Access

Apollo RCA Training Syllabus

What the Apollo RCA Course Covers

Delivered as two 8-hour training days, this course builds facilitator competence through a mix of classroom-style learning, interactive practical exercises, and powerful software application.

RCA Schedule Outline

Day 1: Understanding the Method
  • Defining problems with precision

  • Exploring cause-and-effect logic

  • Building RealityCharts® in RCPro software

  • Validating logical flow and avoiding assumptions

Day 2: Solutions, Implementation & Facilitation
  • Identifying effective and systemic solutions

  • Applying Apollo RCA to real-world asset failures

  • Facilitating a mock RCA session with team feedback

  • Consolidating skills through live, practical experience

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

Mock Facilitation: The Real-World Learning Advantage

Unlike online formats, this in-person training includes a guided mock facilitation exercise, where teams apply everything they’ve learned in a simulated investigation.

This hands-on practice:

  • Helps embed concepts for experience-based learners

  • Builds facilitator confidence in a safe, supported environment

  • Offers real-time coaching and feedback from our expert trainer

  • Encourages group participation and collaborative thinking

Many participants say this final session is where it “all clicks.”

Practical Support for RCA Training

Logistics & Setup

You provide:

  • A training room with whiteboard and projector

  • Laptops/Desktops for hands-on RCPro work

  • Minimum 5 participants recommended (max 20)

We provide:

  • All printed materials, workbooks, and facilitator guides

  • Access to the RCPro Software

  • Onsite training by a certified Apollo RCA trainer

  • Follow-up support and RCA output review post-training

Is In-Person Apollo RCA Training Right for You?

Two Full Days of Certified Apollo RCA Training—Onsite, Hands-On, and High Impact
In-Person Apollo RCA for Maximum Effect

Ideal for:

  • Teams managing complex or critical assets

  • Organisations needing aligned training in one session

  • Companies that learn best through practical, face-to-face engagement

We can tailor sessions using your own failure examples
NDA-compliant delivery available Australia-wide

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’ll receive a practice scenario pack to help you simulate RCA facilitation within your team.

Not Ready Yet?

Start with a Free RCA Toolkit

  • 5 Whys Template
  • 5 Why / Fishbone / ICAM / ARCA Comparisson Tool
  • Apollo RCA Case Study
  • Apollo RCA Trigger Guideline
  • RCA Readiness Checklist