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Advanced Process Control (APC) Masterclass

Instrumentation, Control & Automation

  • QGT-INS-178
  • Masterclass
  • 5 or 10 days
  • Online · Classroom · In-house

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Course overview

Advanced Process Control (APC) Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Advanced Process Control (APC). It covers the principles, the requirements of ISA, IEC 61511, IEC 61508 and IEC 62443, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.

What participants will be able to do

  • Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Advanced Process Control (APC)
  • Apply the relevant requirements of ISA, IEC 61511, IEC 61508 and IEC 62443
  • Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
  • Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
  • Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on

Who should attend

Designed for instrument and control engineers, technicians and control room staff in senior and leadership roles.

Course outline (5 days)

  1. Day 1: Strategic view of Advanced Process Control (APC)Trends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
  2. Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
  3. Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
  4. Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
  5. Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
What the 10-day edition adds
  1. Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
  2. Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
  3. Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
  4. Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
  5. Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment

Training method and certificate

Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.

Dates 2027–2030

None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.

DatesCityDurationFee
14–18 Feb 2027Kuwait City Classroom5 days$5,500Register
1–12 Mar 2027Cape Town Classroom10 days$9,900Register
12–16 Jul 2027Munich Classroom5 days$5,500Register
1–12 Aug 2027Amman Classroom10 days$9,900Register
9–13 Aug 2027Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
14–18 Feb 2028Manchester Classroom5 days$5,500Register
10–21 Jul 2028Budapest Classroom10 days$9,900Register
6–10 Nov 2028Luanda Classroom5 days$5,500Register
27 Nov – 8 Dec 2028Sharjah Classroom10 days$9,900Register
4–8 Dec 2028Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
29 Jan – 2 Feb 2029Tunis Classroom5 days$5,500Register
7–18 May 2029Zurich Classroom10 days$9,900Register
28 May – 1 Jun 2029Edinburgh Classroom5 days$5,500Register
16–27 Jul 2029Stockholm Classroom10 days$9,900Register
23–27 Jul 2029Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register
20–24 May 2030Athens Classroom5 days$5,500Register
22 Jul – 2 Aug 2030Berlin Classroom10 days$9,900Register
12–16 Aug 2030Marrakech Classroom5 days$5,500Register
28 Oct – 8 Nov 2030Budapest Classroom10 days$9,900Register
4–8 Nov 2030Online (live) Online (live)5 days$3,000Register

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