Course overview
OT/ICS Cybersecurity for Operations is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge 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
- 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 professionals, managers and technical teams preparing for the technologies and jobs of 2030, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how OT/ICS Cybersecurity for Operations fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat ISO/IEC 42001, ISSB standards, IEC 62443 and leading industry practice require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
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 – 2 Apr 2027 | Tunis Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 May 2027 | Kigali Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 28 Jun – 2 Jul 2027 | Budapest Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 23 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Dublin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 4–8 Sep 2028 | Munich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Oct 2028 | Algiers Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Nov 2028 | Stockholm Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 Nov 2028 | Vienna Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 4–8 Feb 2029 | Salalah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19 Feb – 2 Mar 2029 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Mar 2029 | Copenhagen Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Apr – 10 May 2029 | Erbil Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 May 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 13–17 Jan 2030 | Amman Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Mar 2030 | Istanbul Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 5–9 Aug 2030 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Oct – 8 Nov 2030 | Amsterdam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Dec 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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