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A3 Problem Solving Training & Certification Online

Write and coach A3s: tell the whole problem-solving story on one page, from background and root cause to countermeasures and follow-up.

Course overview

This online A3 problem solving training shows you how to work through a problem on a single A3 page, from background and current condition through root cause analysis and countermeasures to the implementation plan and follow-up. Watch 13 short video chapters at your own pace, then use the included A3 template (editable Excel and printable PDF) and pass the 20-question final exam to earn your A3 Problem Solving Expert certificate.

Who it's for

Team leaders, engineers, supervisors and improvement practitioners who need to solve problems and tell the story on one page.

Prerequisites

None. Some Lean or Six Sigma familiarity helps but is not required.

What you'll learn

  • Explain what an A3 is and why the single-page format drives clear thinking
  • Write a sharp problem statement with background and business context
  • Map the current condition with facts and data, not opinions
  • Set a measurable target condition
  • Find root causes with 5 Whys and fishbone analysis
  • Develop countermeasures that address the root cause
  • Build an implementation plan with owners and dates
  • Plan follow-up, check results and standardise what works
  • Use the A3 to coach, align stakeholders and get decisions

Included: A3 Problem Solving Template

An editable Excel workbook and a printable A3 PDF with the sections taught in the course (background, current state, problem statement, goal, root cause analysis, countermeasures, implementation plan, check and follow-up), plus a root cause worksheet. Students download it from the course after enrolling.

Free preview: Introduction

Curriculum

13 chapters · 56 min · final exam

1.Foundations

3 ch · 11 min
  • 1IntroductionFree preview2 min
  • 2What A3 Thinking Is5 min
  • 3Anatomy of an A34 min

2.Building the A3

8 ch · 34 min
  • 4Background and Business Case4 min
  • 5Current State5 min
  • 6Problem Statement4 min
  • 7Goal Setting3 min
  • 8Root Cause Analysis5 min
  • 9Countermeasures5 min
  • 10Implementation Plan4 min
  • 11Check and Follow-Up4 min

3.Mastery

2 ch · 11 min
  • 12Coaching and Reviewing A3s5 min
  • 13Case Study, Recap and Next Steps5 min
Final exam20 questions · 80% to pass · unlimited retakes

Final exam & certificate

Finish every chapter and pass the final exam with 80% or more. Your certificate is issued in your name with a unique certificate number that anyone can check on our verification page.

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

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has successfully completed all course requirements, including the prescribed learning modules and the final examination with a passing score of 80% or higher, and has demonstrated the knowledge and competence required for
Lean Six Sigma
in accordance with the Lean 6 Sigma Hub curriculum.
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2026
Issued 10 November 2026
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FAQ

How long do I have to finish?

The course is self-paced with no deadline. Your progress is saved as you go.

Is there an A3 template I can download?

Yes. Enrolled students get the Lean 6 Sigma Hub A3 Problem Solving Template as an editable Excel workbook and a printable A3 PDF. It follows the sections taught in the course and includes a root cause worksheet.

What do I need to get the certificate?

Watch all 13 chapters and score at least 80% on the 20-question final exam. Retakes are unlimited and questions are shuffled each time.

Can employers verify my certificate?

Yes. Each certificate has a unique certificate number that anyone can check on our certificate verification page.

How do I pay?

Add the course to your cart and check out. You get access as soon as payment is confirmed.