Foundation & Geotechnical Engineering: Advanced Level
Civil, Structural & Construction
Course overview
Foundation & Geotechnical Engineering: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Foundation & Geotechnical Engineering. It covers the principles, the requirements of ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IBC and local building codes, 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 Foundation & Geotechnical Engineering
- Apply the relevant requirements of ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IBC and local building codes
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- 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 civil and structural engineers, site engineers, consultants and inspectors with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IBC and local building codes
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–22 Jan 2027 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Apr 2027 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Jun 2027 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Houston Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Apr 2028 | Madrid Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Apr 2028 | Dubai Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Jun – 7 Jul 2028 | Copenhagen Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Sep 2028 | Muscat Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Sep – 6 Oct 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Mar 2029 | Al Khobar Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Jul 2029 | Vienna Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Aug 2029 | Jeddah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Aug 2029 | Amman Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Jan 2030 | Luanda Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27–31 Jan 2030 | Algiers Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Feb 2030 | Houston Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Apr 2030 | Dubai Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 May – 7 Jun 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |