Seismic Design of Structures: Practical Workshop
Civil, Structural & Construction
Course overview
Seismic Design of Structures: Practical Workshop is a hands-on workshop built around exercises and real site problems in Seismic Design of Structures. 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 Seismic Design of Structures
- Apply the relevant requirements of ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IBC and local building 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 civil and structural engineers, site engineers, consultants and inspectors who want practice rather than theory.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Workshop briefing and baselineParticipants bring a real problem from their own site
- Day 2: Guided practice 1Hands-on exercises using templates, checklists and calculators
- Day 3: Guided practice 2Simulations and role-play based on Seismic Design of Structures scenarios
- Day 4: Field cases from the Gulf and AfricaAnalysing what went wrong and what worked
- Day 5: Action plan and peer reviewEach participant leaves with a reviewed improvement plan
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 | Istanbul Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 May – 4 Jun 2027 | Tbilisi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Jun 2027 | Luanda Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Jul 2027 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 10–14 Jan 2028 | Athens Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 May 2028 | Rome Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Jun 2028 | Doha Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Jun – 6 Jul 2028 | Muscat Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Aug 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 17–21 Jun 2029 | Dammam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Jun – 6 Jul 2029 | Dublin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Jul 2029 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Aug 2029 | Jeddah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 2 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 3–7 Feb 2030 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Jul – 2 Aug 2030 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Sep 2030 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Sep – 4 Oct 2030 | Accra Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |