Course overview
Power Plant Operation & Maintenance is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Power Plant Operation & Maintenance. It covers the principles, the requirements of IEC, ISO 50001, GHG Protocol and IEA guidance, 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 Power Plant Operation & Maintenance
- Apply the relevant requirements of IEC, ISO 50001, GHG Protocol and IEA guidance
- 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 power plant staff, energy managers, sustainability teams and engineers, 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 Power Plant Operation & Maintenance fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat IEC, ISO 50001, GHG Protocol and IEA guidance 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 | Budapest Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Apr – 7 May 2027 | Athens Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 Jun 2027 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Jul 2027 | Cape Town Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 20–24 Mar 2028 | Kigali Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 May 2028 | Amsterdam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Jul 2028 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Oct 2028 | Luanda Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 5–9 Feb 2029 | Athens Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Apr 2029 | Istanbul Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Sep 2029 | Johannesburg Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Oct – 8 Nov 2029 | Muscat Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2030 | Prague Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 May 2030 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Jun 2030 | Barcelona Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jun – 5 Jul 2030 | Vienna Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Sep 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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