Course overview
Refinery Operations & Process Units Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Refinery Operations & Process Units. It covers the principles, the requirements of API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards, 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 Refinery Operations & Process Units
- Apply the relevant requirements of API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards
- 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 operations, production and process staff in upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Refinery Operations & Process UnitsTrends, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17–21 Jan 2027 | Muscat Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Mar 2027 | Kuwait City Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 28 Jun – 2 Jul 2027 | Dublin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Aug 2027 | Casablanca Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 16–20 Aug 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 7–11 Feb 2028 | Munich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Mar – 7 Apr 2028 | Singapore Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 May 2028 | Johannesburg Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Sep 2028 | Lagos Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 7–11 May 2029 | Brussels Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Jun 2029 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Aug 2029 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Nov 2029 | Baku Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Dec 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 11–15 Mar 2030 | Berlin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Apr 2030 | Zurich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Aug 2030 | Dammam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Aug 2030 | Madrid Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Sep 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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