Course overview
Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA): Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA). It covers the principles, the requirements of OSHA, ISO 45001, CCPS, IEC 61882 and NFPA, 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 Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
- Apply the relevant requirements of OSHA, ISO 45001, CCPS, IEC 61882 and NFPA
- 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 HSE professionals, supervisors, engineers and managers with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in OSHA, ISO 45001, CCPS, IEC 61882 and NFPA
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | Zurich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 May 2027 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Jul – 5 Aug 2027 | Erbil Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Aug 2027 | Muscat Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Oct – 5 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Mar – 6 Apr 2028 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 May 2028 | Dammam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Jun 2028 | Singapore Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Oct 2028 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 Jan 2029 | Brussels Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Feb 2029 | Houston Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Sep 2029 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 2 Nov 2029 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Jan 2030 | Cape Town Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Mar 2030 | Bangkok Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Jul 2030 | Brussels Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Nov 2030 | Kuwait City Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
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