Course overview
Functional Safety IEC 61511 Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Functional Safety IEC 61511. 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 Functional Safety IEC 61511
- 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)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Functional Safety IEC 61511Trends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–11 Feb 2027 | Erbil Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Mar – 2 Apr 2027 | Tbilisi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 May 2027 | Johannesburg Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Jun – 2 Jul 2027 | Bangkok Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 10–14 Jul 2028 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Jul – 10 Aug 2028 | Muscat Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Aug 2028 | Houston Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Sep 2028 | Sharjah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 5–9 Mar 2029 | Prague Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Mar 2029 | Alexandria Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Jun 2029 | Istanbul Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Jun – 6 Jul 2029 | Marrakech Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Sep 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 4–8 Mar 2030 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Jun 2030 | Johannesburg Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Jun 2030 | Toronto Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Oct – 1 Nov 2030 | Manchester Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |