Course overview
Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA): Practical Workshop is a hands-on workshop built around exercises and real site problems 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
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- 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 who want practice rather than theory.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Workshop briefing and baselineParticipants bring a real problem from their own site
- Day 2: Guided practice 1Hands-on exercises using templates, checklists and calculators
- Day 3: Guided practice 2Simulations and role-play based on Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) scenarios
- Day 4: Field cases from the Gulf and AfricaAnalysing what went wrong and what worked
- Day 5: Action plan and peer reviewEach participant leaves with a reviewed improvement plan
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–14 Jan 2027 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Mar – 1 Apr 2027 | Jeddah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Jul 2027 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Jul – 5 Aug 2027 | Kuwait City Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 14–18 Feb 2028 | Houston Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Aug – 1 Sep 2028 | Marrakech Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Sep 2028 | Sharjah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Oct 2028 | Jeddah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Oct 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2029 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Mar – 6 Apr 2029 | Tbilisi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 May 2029 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jun 2029 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 21–25 Jan 2030 | Zurich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Feb – 8 Mar 2030 | Frankfurt Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Mar 2030 | Sharm El Sheikh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Sep 2030 | Baku Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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