Preventative and Corrective Measures - Introduction

VECTRA International

Course overview

This course introduces the fundamentals of Preventative and Corrective Measures within the due diligence framework.

Learn how to proactively prevent risks and effectively address violations using structured approaches such as Root Cause Analysis, 5 WHYs, Fishbone Diagram, and SMART Principles. Strengthen your organization’s compliance, sustainability, and risk management practices through practical, action-oriented insights.

 

What to expect

Course Type - Online e-learning course
Duration - 10-15 minutes

Skills covered

Ethical behavior Leadership Compliance
Course outline

Introduction to terms and concepts related to Preventative and Corrective Measures

  • What is preventative action
  • What is corrective action
  • OECD’s steps of due diligence  

Knowledge about Preventative and Corrective Measures

  • Why preventative and corrective measures are important?
  • Difference between preventative and corrective measures
  • Key components of corrective action plan
  •  Root cause analysis – 5 WHYs, Fishbone diagram, SMART principles
Course outcome

After completing this course, you will:

  • Understand what Preventative and Corrective (Remediation) actions are and how they differ.
  • Recognize the importance of these measures in the OECD’s due diligence process.
  • Identify the key components of an effective corrective action plan.
  • Apply Root Cause Analysis to find and fix underlying issues.
  • Use tools like the 5 WHYs and Fishbone Diagram to analyze problems systematically.
  • Develop SMART goals to ensure measurable and sustainable improvements.

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