From Beginners to Experts
Accurately identify what's actually causing your problems
Spend more time and resources on the mission
Prevent events from recurring and reduce your backlogs
Gain essential skills that will transform your team and advance your career
Find the Right Course Level for You
Master the critical skills needed to eliminate complex, recurring, and costly organizational challenges through our flexible LMS and live workshops—from daily troubleshooting (BD1) and advanced root cause analysis (BD2) to internal coaching and mentorship (BD3).
BD1
Problem Solving Fundamentals for Everyone
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An introduction to the fundamentals of critical thinking, systems theory and cause and effect analysis.
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Learn how to solve most problems in just a few hours using our Rapid Apparent Cause Evaluation format.
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Strengthen your organization's problem solving capabilities and continuous improvement culture.
BD2
Advanced Root Cause Analysis Skills for Expert Practitioners
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to solve complex human and organizational performance problems.
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Learn how to use an advanced virtual framework that includes artificial intelligence to uncover the deepest-seated root causes.
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Become a problem solving expert in your organization.
BD3
Root Cause Analysis Skills for Master Practitioners
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the science behind solving complex human and organizational performance problems.
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Learn how to use advanced data analysis tools and techniques powered by artificial intelligence.
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Become the BlueDragon Mentor in your organization.
Free initial consultation • Custom engagement scope • Immediate deployment
Rob has done for cause analysis what Motorla did for Six Sigma, clearly and concisely bundled proven RCA tools into an effective method encompassing critical thinking, visual information, and succinct communication of a problem and its deepest seated causes.
Sandia National Laboratory
The biggest difference is it gives us a really systematic approach to conduct the causal analysis. A lot of people say, “Where do I start?” By going out and building the barriers and building the lines of inquiry from there, it made it easier for the team to stay on point and build a comprehensive causal analysis.
Deputy Director of Management Assurance System Office, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
“The strengths of the BD201E workshop were that the instructor was top-notch, the sharing of stories and experiences, and the teaming. The Breakout sessions were a great experience and challenged us to perform. Breakout sessions also helped to network with other causal analysts. My overall impression of BD HCA is that it was awesome! It was a great use of 4 days of training, and I would highly recommend this course and methodology/flow.”
Sandia National Laboratory
“Brought the critical thinking and causal analysis methods, logic and approach up to date since we have used older tools for so long and were getting limited results. Very excited to begin applying this method and replacing the older Think Reliability one. Mr. De La Espriella is a great teacher, and I hope to continue learning and growing this method as time goes on. Everyone at my work site should take this class, including our federal oversight. I loved the class and will recommend it to all the causal analysts at Sandia National Lab.”
Sandia National Laboratory
“The BlueDragon Root Cause Analysis process has positive momentum with “pull” from all levels of management. The use of causal analysis and increase in corrective action plan quality are beginning to show positive results in the consistency and discipline in the CA
approach.”
Contractor Assurance Manager at SRNS
“The BlueDragon Root Cause Analysis course is very well structured and professionally laid out much like an MBA course. First, the concepts are presented and then fun and entertaining team exercises drive home the concepts by challenging the participants with interesting real-world case studies “
MBA, PMP
“A great course! Should be folded into the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Department of Energy and commercial industries. The BlueDragon approach was fantastic! BlueDragon techniques are a great way to efficiently improve operations and safety. They will help you complete your mission and lower costs.”
Retired, Oak Ridge National Lab
“My team and I started using BlueDragon in 2019. BlueDragon is a method for conducting root cause analysis and complex problem solving in a disciplined, efficient and accurate manner. I have not utilized a methodology that better identifies the causes of problems and makes sure the causes fit the effects like BlueDragon does. My Team consistently received excellent reviews on BlueDragon causal evaluation reports from our higher headquarters. I recommend BlueDragon as the industry standard, in not only root cause analysis but problem-solving in general. “
Los Alamos National Laboratory (2023)
Cohort Schedules
BD1 Cohort Schedule - 2026
View the cohort schedule for 2026 for the BD1: BlueDragon Analyst Certification.
BD2 Cohort Schedule - 2026
View the cohort schedule for 2026 for the BD2: BlueDragon Practitioner Certification.
Learn More About BlueDragon
Why BlueDragon
BlueDragon is a modern approach that evolved beyond traditional and dated methods of Root Cause Analysis.
Case Studies
Learn how BlueDragon has helped countless organizations to transform their teams into critical thinkers and problem solvers.
Critical Thinking Redefined
BlueDragon provides a practical and useful definition that is easy to learn and helps build strong critical thinking skills.