Course overview
Stray Current & AC Interference: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Stray Current & AC Interference. It covers the principles, the requirements of AMPP (NACE/SSPC), ISO 15589, ISO 8501 and ISO 12944, 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 Stray Current & AC Interference
- Apply the relevant requirements of AMPP (NACE/SSPC), ISO 15589, ISO 8501 and ISO 12944
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- 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 corrosion engineers, coating inspectors, CP technicians and integrity teams with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in AMPP (NACE/SSPC), ISO 15589, ISO 8501 and ISO 12944
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5–16 Apr 2027 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Apr 2027 | Vienna Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Aug 2027 | Brussels Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Oct 2027 | Kuwait City Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Mar – 6 Apr 2028 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Apr 2028 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 May 2028 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Jun 2028 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Feb 2029 | Istanbul Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26–30 Mar 2029 | Sharjah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Apr – 11 May 2029 | Dubai Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Jul 2029 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Feb 2030 | Luanda Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 May 2030 | Toronto Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Jul – 2 Aug 2030 | Prague Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Aug 2030 | Barcelona Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Aug – 6 Sep 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
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