Course overview
OT/ICS Cybersecurity for Operations: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in OT/ICS Cybersecurity for Operations. It covers the principles, the requirements of ISO/IEC 42001, ISSB standards, IEC 62443 and leading industry practice, 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 OT/ICS Cybersecurity for Operations
- Apply the relevant requirements of ISO/IEC 42001, ISSB standards, IEC 62443 and leading industry practice
- 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 professionals, managers and technical teams preparing for the technologies and jobs of 2030 with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in ISO/IEC 42001, ISSB standards, IEC 62443 and leading industry practice
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb – 4 Mar 2027 | Algiers Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 16–20 May 2027 | Kuwait City Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Jul 2027 | Casablanca Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Aug 2027 | Berlin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Jan 2028 | Manchester Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Jan 2028 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 May 2028 | Toronto Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Oct – 3 Nov 2028 | Amsterdam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20 Nov – 1 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Mar 2029 | Brussels Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Mar 2029 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Aug 2029 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 1–5 Oct 2029 | Casablanca Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 Oct 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Jan 2030 | Geneva Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 May 2030 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Jul 2030 | Lagos Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 Oct 2030 | Frankfurt Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |