By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Apply root cause analysis tools to audit findings and nonconformities.
• Differentiate between symptoms and systemic root causes.
• Develop effective corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
• Integrate RCA techniques into the internal audit process.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly to management.

1. Fundamentals of Root Cause Analysis in Auditing
2. Tools and Techniques for Root Cause Identification
3. Data-Driven Validation of Root Causes
4. Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Development
5. Integrating RCA with Internal Audit Frameworks
6. Audit Reporting and Communication of Findings
7. Sustaining Improvements and Monitoring Effectiveness
8. Continuous Improvement and Best Practices in RCA