Course overview
Earthing, Grounding & Lightning Protection is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Earthing, Grounding & Lightning Protection. It covers the principles, the requirements of IEC, IEEE and NFPA 70/70E, 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 Earthing, Grounding & Lightning Protection
- Apply the relevant requirements of IEC, IEEE and NFPA 70/70E
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for electrical engineers, technicians, supervisors and authorised persons, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Earthing, Grounding & Lightning Protection fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat IEC, IEEE and NFPA 70/70E require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- 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.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19–23 Apr 2027 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 May 2027 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Jun 2027 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Jun – 9 Jul 2027 | Dubai Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 24–28 Apr 2028 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Jun 2028 | Edinburgh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Aug 2028 | Marrakech Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Sep 2028 | Manchester Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 15–19 Jan 2029 | Dubai Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Feb 2029 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Jun 2029 | Singapore Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Jun 2029 | Erbil Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Sep 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 4–8 Mar 2030 | London Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 May 2030 | Johannesburg Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27–31 May 2030 | Budapest Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Sep 2030 | Luanda Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 16–20 Sep 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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