Nonconformance and CAPA Management
Delegates learn to run a corrective and preventive action system that regulators and auditors trust and that genuinely reduces recurring problems. The course covers nonconformance capture, disposition of affected product, investigation rigour, and the discipline of effectiveness checks. Emphasis is placed on avoiding the common trap of closing actions that never actually fixed anything.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Capturing and classifying nonconformances consistently
- 02Determining the correct disposition of affected product
- 03Conducting investigations with genuine rigour
- 04Distinguishing correction from true corrective action
- 05Designing and verifying effectiveness checks
- 06Reporting CAPA performance and trends to management
What you will gain
- Capture and classify nonconformances consistently
- Determine correct product disposition
- Conduct rigorous investigations
- Distinguish correction from corrective action
- Design and verify effectiveness checks
- Report CAPA performance to management
Who should attend
- Quality assurance specialists
- Regulatory and compliance staff
- Manufacturing supervisors
- CAPA coordinators
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- 3 Days
- Field
- Quality & Auditing
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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