Foundations for Effective FMEAs (Online)

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a systematic method for preventing failure through risk discovery and mitigation of potential failure modes and associated causes. The Foundations for Effective FMEAs (Online) training seminar provides an overview of the concepts and procedures for FMEA and related analyses. The course provides understanding of best in class FMEA processes, including how to utilize lessons learned from past analyses to help reduce product development time and effort.

Our online courses are delivered in real-time with two instructors available to answer questions and assist via audio or chat. See course calendar for available dates and times.

Software used

This course will help you understand FMEA essentials with an emphasis on the use of ReliaSoft XFMEA software for analysis, data management and reporting.

• FMEA definition and history
• Application and benefits
• FMEA as part of Design for Reliability
• Types of FMEA and standards used
• FMEA process
• FMEA boundary diagrams
• FMEA P-diagram

• How to correctly define functions, failures, effects and causes
• The role of FMEA in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• FMEA actions and tracking
• Risk analysis and prioritization
• Design review based on failure mode

• FMEA and APQP
• FMEA and validation/DVP&R
• FMEA facilitation
• Process FMEA
• Process control plan
• FMEA review: key factors