Online course
Quality Assurance and Root Cause Thinking
Move from symptom-fixing to practical, evidence-based improvement.
4 Lessons
April 10, 2026
Free
About this course
A structured introduction to quality mindset, defect prevention, and root cause thinking that teams can use in real operational settings.
Quality Assurance and Root Cause Thinking is designed for learners who want practical, job-shaped guidance they can apply immediately. The material balances explanation, examples, and structured activities so it feels credible as a real learning offer.
What you will learn
- Separate symptoms from causes
- Use evidence in reviews
- Support stronger corrective actions
Who this is for
QA teams, operational leads, coordinators, and improvement-focused colleagues.
Course Content
18 Topics
Lesson 1
Quality Mindset
5 topics
Topic 1
What good quality looks like
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Topic 2
Common defect patterns
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Topic 3
5 whys basics
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Topic 4
Gathering evidence
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Topic 5
Coffee xAPI Experience
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Lesson 2
Understanding Defects
5 topics
Topic 1
Contributing factors
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Topic 2
Corrective vs preventive action
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Topic 3
Checking effectiveness
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Topic 4
Sharing learning
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Topic 5
Coffee xAPI Experience
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Lesson 3
Root Cause Techniques
4 topics
Topic 1
What good quality looks like
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Topic 2
Common defect patterns
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Topic 3
5 whys basics
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Topic 4
Coffee xAPI Experience
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Lesson 4
Corrective Action
4 topics
Topic 1
Gathering evidence
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Topic 2
Contributing factors
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Topic 3
Corrective vs preventive action
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Topic 4
Coffee xAPI Experience
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