Course overview
Alarm Management (ISA 18.2) Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Alarm Management (ISA 18.2). 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 Alarm Management (ISA 18.2)
- 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
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for instrument and control engineers, technicians and control room staff in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Alarm Management (ISA 18.2)Trends, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–11 Mar 2027 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Jun 2027 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Aug 2027 | Houston Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Oct 2027 | Amman Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 24–28 Jan 2028 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Apr 2028 | Luanda Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Apr 2028 | Athens Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 May 2028 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 Aug 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 19–23 Mar 2029 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Apr – 4 May 2029 | Accra Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Jul 2029 | Erbil Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20–31 Aug 2029 | Amsterdam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 4–8 Feb 2030 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 17–28 Mar 2030 | Amman Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 May 2030 | Frankfurt Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Jul 2030 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Dec 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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