
FMEA: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Step into the world of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and discover how this powerful tool can transform your approach to risk management and process improvement. This course will guide you through the essentials of FMEA, from understanding its history and types—Design, Process, and System FMEA—to mastering its methodology and application.
You’ll learn to identify and document potential failure modes, assess their impacts, and prioritize risks with precision. Our hands-on approach will equip you with skills to develop effective action plans and track their implementation. We’ll delve into real-world case studies, explore best practices, and utilize advanced FMEA tools and software.
By the end of this course, you’ll be adept at using FMEA to enhance the reliability and quality of your processes and products, ensuring you stay ahead of potential issues before they arise.
By trainer-led expertise, a step-by-step guidance supported by case studies participants would be able to develop their knowledge and capabilities to assess, evaluate, and prioritize areas of risk and then to implement actions needed. Join us and become a proactive leader in quality and risk management expertise.
Course Objectives
After the course, participants will be able to:
- grasp FMEA definition, purpose, and historical evolution. Discover how FMEA can transform your approach to quality and reliability.
- navigate through the structured phases of the FMEA process, and learn to assemble a powerhouse team equipped to tackle potential failures in any process, product, or system.
- define the scope and objectives of your FMEA study with precision. Equip with skills to gather critical data and understand specifications that drive impactful analysis.
- uncover techniques for spotting potential failure modes across various sources like design and materials. Learn to document these failures effectively using industry-standard tools.
- evaluate the impact of each failure mode and categorize its severity. Delve into root cause analysis with practical methods to identify and address underlying issues.
- harness the power of Risk Priority Numbers (RPN) to assess and rank risks. Prioritize actions based on data-driven insights to address the most critical failure modes first.
- create actionable plans to mitigate high-priority failure modes. Learn to implement improvements, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress for lasting effectiveness.
- revisit and refine your FMEA practices as processes evolve. Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement to keep your analysis up-to-date and impactful.
Course Contents
- Introduction to FMEA
- Types of FMEA
- FMEA Methodology and Process
- FMEA Preparation
- Identifying Failure Modes
- Assessing Effects and Causes
- Risk Prioritization
- Developing and Implementing Actions
- Re-evaluating and Updating FMEA
- Documentation and Reporting
- FMEA Tools
- Case Studies and Examples

FMEA: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Duration:
14 Hours
Targeted Audience:
- Managers
- Engineers
- Supervisors
- Technicians
- Production Personnel
- Maintenance Personnel
- Quality Personnel
- Those Interested
Methodology:
Lecture, Brainstorming, Case Study, Videos, Educational Games, Basic Psychology, Neuro-Accelerated Learning Techniques, Real Time Shop-floor Analysis.
Award:
Certificate of Achievement