Course overview
Process Control & PID Tuning is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Process Control & PID Tuning. 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 Process Control & PID Tuning
- 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
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for instrument and control engineers, technicians and control room staff, 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 Process Control & PID Tuning fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat ISA, IEC 61511, IEC 61508 and IEC 62443 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15–19 Feb 2027 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 May – 4 Jun 2027 | Madrid Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Jul 2027 | Alexandria Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Lisbon Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 3–7 Apr 2028 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Jul 2028 | Tunis Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 31 Jul – 4 Aug 2028 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Nov 2028 | Geneva Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 15–19 Jan 2029 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Apr 2029 | Athens Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27–31 May 2029 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Jun 2029 | London Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Jun 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 15–19 Apr 2030 | Prague Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Jun 2030 | Riyadh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Jul 2030 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Sep 2030 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Oct 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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