Course overview
Combined Cycle Power Plants: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Combined Cycle Power Plants. It covers the principles, the requirements of IEC, ISO 50001, GHG Protocol and IEA guidance, 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 Combined Cycle Power Plants
- Apply the relevant requirements of IEC, ISO 50001, GHG Protocol and IEA guidance
- 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 power plant staff, energy managers, sustainability teams and engineers with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in IEC, ISO 50001, GHG Protocol and IEA guidance
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb – 5 Mar 2027 | Budapest Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Jul 2027 | London Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Oct 2027 | Edinburgh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Oct 2027 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Nov – 3 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Feb 2028 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Feb – 2 Mar 2028 | Dammam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jun 2028 | Algiers Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Sep 2028 | Doha Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Oct – 10 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Feb 2029 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 May 2029 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jun 2029 | Sharjah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Aug 2029 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 9 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Mar 2030 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Apr 2030 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Jul 2030 | Frankfurt Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Aug 2030 | Jeddah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |