Reliability Centered Maintenance Online Course

Foundations of RCM

A comprehensive introduction to RCM... to manage unplanned failures, optimize your maintenance program, decrease costs, gain greater safety, and bring your teams together.

Course Contents

You will Discover

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In-depth review of seven steps of the RCM process

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Use RCM to improve Equipment Reliability

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Failure Modes, Effects, & Criticality Analysis (FMECA)

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Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) & Preventive Maintenance

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Optimize maintenance with RCM Decision Diagram and identify other solutions

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Manage Protective Devices & formulate other Failure Management Strategies

Here's What You Get When You Buy The Foundations of RCM Online Course

Reliability Centered Maintenance Training Online
Reliability Centered Maintenance Book
RCM Certificate of Completion 2

Your Complete Introduction to Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

A complete, step-by-step overview of RCM principles, the seven steps, and real-world examples—all at your own pace.

Discover the proven process behind world-class reliability with this comprehensive introduction to RCM, explained step by step.

Online & On-Demand – Learn anytime, at your own pace

Lifetime Access – Come back whenever you need a refresher

12 Comprehensive Modules with video instruction

  • The Operating Context
  • Introduction to RCM
  • Evolution of RCM & the 6 Failure Patterns
  • Facilitated Working Group Approach
  • The Seven Steps of RCM
    1. Functions | 2. Functional Failures | 3. Failure Modes | 4. Failure Effects | 5. Failure Consequences | 6. Proactive Maintenance & Intervals | 7. Default Strategies
  • Diesel Generator Fuel System Case Study (all 7 RCM steps demonstrated)

6+ Hours of Video Content – Focused, practical, and easy to follow

Quizzes at the End of Each Module – Reinforce and test your knowledge

Downloadable Resources – Syllabus, notes pages, RCM Quick Reference Guide, Decision Diagram, fillable worksheets (FMEA & Decision Worksheet)

Bonus Textbook – The RCM Solution by Nancy Regan (ebook for international users; choice of hardcover or ebook for U.S. & Canada)

Real-World Case Study – Full walkthrough of the RCM process on a Diesel Generator Fuel System

Certificate of Completion – Demonstrate your achievement and learning

Compliant with SAE JA1011, the international RCM standard: Evaluation Criteria for Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Processes

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Comprehensive RCM Introductory Course: $899

Use RCM to

Decrease Costs

Reduce Downtime

Gain Greater Safety

Enhance Teamwork

Increase Availability

Improve Operating Performance

Optimize Scheduled Maintenance

Avoid Reactive Maintenance

Eliminate Unnecessary Maintenance Actions

Sanity-Check OEM Maintenance Recommendations

Here’s what RCM implementers say about the RCM process.

"RCM elevates weaknesses, errors, and deficiencies so solutions can be formulated."

"I think we should have done RCM a long time ago. We would have a lot of fewer headaches."

"Incredibly educational and informative."

"It’s a direct interface between us & the OEM."

This Course is Recommended for

Reliability Engineers

Corporate and Government leaders

Middle Managers

Maintenance Managers

Production and Plant Leadership

Maintenance Technicians & Operators

Logisticians

Design & Systems Engineers

OEMs

Tech Reps

In-service Engineers

Asset Managers like you!

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Comprehensive RCM Introductory Course: $899

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Meet the Expert

Nancy Regan

I started my RCM journey (and what a journey it has been!) in 1997. At the time, I was a Logistics Intern at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey (NAWCAD LKE).

Providence stepped in one day when my supervisor tasked me with applying Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE). More about Nancy Regan

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Comprehensive RCM Introductory Course: $899

Are you interested in training a team?

We offer a group discount.  Click here if you want more information about setting up access for your whole team.

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Comprehensive RCM Introduction - $899

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