Course Description

About 8D Problem Solving Technique

8D is an effective tool to solve engineering problems. Traditionally, problems are approached with a viewpoint of 'resolution'. Structured problem solving methods like 8D offer a viewpoint of 'learning and resolution', which allows to minimise the possibility of recurring problems of similar nature.

For anyone working in the engineering industry, this course will provide a detailed overview of each activity involved in 8D and insights on best practices of 8D.

This course offers guided learning for 4.5 hours. After completion of the course, you will be issued a unique certificate that you can add to your LinkedIn profile.

This course offers you a unique, enjoyable and engaging learning experience. Our course viewer works on any internet enabled device and does not need any additional software to be installed. You can save your progress, revisit and retake the modules of your interests and ask questions to your tutor.

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Systems Engineering and Integration Consultant

Vijay Patil

Vijay is the founder and the principal integration consultant at AVION. His expertise includes system architecture, requirements management, validation, verification and system certification. He has delivered complex and safety critical projects in the Aerospace and Railways industries. He has extensive consulting experience in manufacturing problem solving, product design, systems engineering, product testing and certification; and is really liked for his amicable personality and 'can do' attitude.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    1. Introduction

  • 2

    2. Workflow

    • 2.1 8D origins

    • 2.2 8D workflow schematic

    • 2.3 Before starting the 8D

    • 2.4 Lesson summary

    • Quiz #2
  • 3

    3. The Team (D1)

    • 3.1 Necessity

    • 3.2 Team structure

    • 3.3 Lesson Summary

    • Quiz #3
  • 4

    4. The Problem (D2)

    • 4.1 Key observations

    • 4.2 Problem statement and problem description

    • 4.3 Lesson summary

    • Quiz #4
  • 5

    5. Intermediate containment (D3)

    • 5.1 Need for Immediate Containment

    • 5.2 Means and methods for immediate containment

    • 5.3 Lesson summary

    • Quiz #5
  • 6

    6. Root cause analysis (D4)

    • 6.1 Identify the root cause

    • 6.2 Investigate the escape points

    • 6.3 Lesson summary

    • Quiz #6
  • 7

    7. The corrective actions (D5)

    • 7.1 Permanent Measures of Containment

    • 7.2 Lesson summary

    • Quiz #7
  • 8

    8. Implementation (D6)

    • 8.1 Implementing the 'solution'

    • Quiz #8
  • 9

    9. Prevention (D7)

    • 9.1 Define systematic prevention plan

    • 9.2 Establish lessons learnt

    • Quiz #9
  • 10

    10. Celebration (D8)

    • 10.1 Recognise the team
  • 11

    11. Course summary

    • 11.1 Summary

    • Feedback

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"This 8D problem solving course from AVION is excellent and I would describe my experience with AVION as first class. The course provides detailed guidance f...

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"This 8D problem solving course from AVION is excellent and I would describe my experience with AVION as first class. The course provides detailed guidance for practical problem solving, is interactive and engaging, also offers great personal development to professional and student engineers. AVION's enthusiastic approach should motivate the candidates who engage in applying this course to business problems. AVION provides added value to the course with the fantastic mentoring and support."

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