A3 & 8D Problem Solving
Uses the A3 report and the 8D method to solve problems as a team and communicate them on one page.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Quality and production engineers
- Team leaders handling customer complaints
- Improvement facilitators
Learning objectives
- Frame a problem clearly on one A3 page
- Run the 8D method from team to closure
- Separate containment from permanent correction
- Capture and share lessons learned
Detailed content
- Background, current condition and target
- Root cause and countermeasures
- Coaching with the A3
- D1 team and D2 problem description
- D3 containment, D4 root cause
- D5–D8 actions, prevention and recognition
- Protecting the customer quickly
- 5 Whys and fishbone
- Verifying effectiveness
- Updating FMEA and control plans
- Read-across to similar processes
- Closing the report
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- A3 thinking
- The eight disciplines
- Containment and correction
- Lessons learned
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Solve a real problem with 8D or A3 from containment to verification
- Fishbone and 5-Why workshop with evidence checks
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
Tools and templates you keep
- 8D report and A3 templates
- Root-cause verification checklist
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Ford 8D / VDA problem-solving guidance
- ASQ Quality Improvement tools
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
What participants say
“When I started the course I was a quality specialist; after it I was promoted to quality team leader. Six Sigma changed a lot for me. Very comprehensive – I'd suggest it 100%.”
“The course teaches you to take hold of a problem logically and solve it scientifically. The explanation was simple, and this way of thinking matters for life as a whole.”
“What I gained most: I never imagined how much money projects can lose. We ran a small cost project on our site and found mistakes we can now avoid.”
Frequently asked questions
How long is A3 & 8D Problem Solving?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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