Course overview
Earthing, Grounding & Lightning Protection Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Earthing, Grounding & Lightning Protection. It covers the principles, the requirements of IEC, IEEE and NFPA 70/70E, 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 Earthing, Grounding & Lightning Protection
- Apply the relevant requirements of IEC, IEEE and NFPA 70/70E
- 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 electrical engineers, technicians, supervisors and authorised persons in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Earthing, Grounding & Lightning ProtectionTrends, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18–22 Jan 2027 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 31 Jan – 11 Feb 2027 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Apr 2027 | Riyadh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Jun – 9 Jul 2027 | Houston Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 31 Jan – 4 Feb 2028 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Jun 2028 | Edinburgh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Jun 2028 | Munich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jul – 4 Aug 2028 | Beirut Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 15–19 Jan 2029 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Apr 2029 | Athens Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Apr 2029 | Istanbul Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Apr – 10 May 2029 | Erbil Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 25 Feb – 1 Mar 2030 | Kigali Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 May 2030 | Johannesburg Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27–31 May 2030 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Aug 2030 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
Related courses
- QGT-ELE-101Electrical Power Systems FundamentalsFoundation
- QGT-ELE-109Earthing, Grounding & Lightning ProtectionFoundation
- QGT-ELE-131Earthing, Grounding & Lightning Protection: Advanced LevelAdvanced
- QGT-ELE-138Medium & High Voltage Systems: Advanced LevelAdvanced
- QGT-ELE-153Earthing, Grounding & Lightning Protection: Practical WorkshopPractical workshop