Fitness-for-Service Assessment (API 579) Masterclass
Inspection & Asset Integrity
Course overview
Fitness-for-Service Assessment (API 579) Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Fitness-for-Service Assessment (API 579). It covers the principles, the requirements of API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME 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 Fitness-for-Service Assessment (API 579)
- Apply the relevant requirements of API 510/570/653/579/580/581 and ASME codes
- 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 inspectors, integrity engineers, QA/QC staff and asset owners in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Fitness-for-Service Assessment (API 579)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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15–19 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 May 2027 | Vienna Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 May 2027 | Algiers Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 Sep 2027 | Dublin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 24–28 Jan 2028 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Apr 2028 | Amsterdam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Jun 2028 | Amman Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Aug 2028 | Copenhagen Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 9–13 Jul 2029 | Prague Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Aug – 7 Sep 2029 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Oct 2029 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Oct 2029 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 11–15 Feb 2030 | Sharjah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Feb – 8 Mar 2030 | Accra Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Apr 2030 | Brussels Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 May – 6 Jun 2030 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Jul 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |