Course overview
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Risk-Based Inspection (RBI). It covers the principles, the requirements of API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME 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 Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
- Apply the relevant requirements of API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes
- 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 inspectors, integrity engineers, QA/QC staff and asset owners, 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 Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26–30 Apr 2027 | Madrid Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 May 2027 | Algiers Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Sep 2027 | Erbil Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Oct 2027 | Beirut Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 7–11 Feb 2028 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Feb 2028 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Sep 2028 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Sep – 6 Oct 2028 | Dubai Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2029 | Kuwait City Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Feb – 9 Mar 2029 | Marrakech Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Jul 2029 | London Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Jul 2029 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Sep 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 21–25 Jan 2030 | Frankfurt Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Feb 2030 | Jeddah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 May 2030 | Nairobi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Sep 2030 | Rome Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 Oct 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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