Process Instrumentation & Measurement: Advanced Level
Instrumentation, Control & Automation
Course overview
Process Instrumentation & Measurement: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Process Instrumentation & Measurement. It covers the principles, the requirements of ISA, IEC 61511, IEC 61508 and IEC 62443, 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 Process Instrumentation & Measurement
- Apply the relevant requirements of ISA, IEC 61511, IEC 61508 and IEC 62443
- 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 instrument and control engineers, technicians and control room staff with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in ISA, IEC 61511, IEC 61508 and IEC 62443
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan – 4 Feb 2027 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 26–30 Apr 2027 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Jun 2027 | Singapore Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Aug 2027 | Berlin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Aug – 10 Sep 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Jan 2028 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Mar 2028 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jul – 4 Aug 2028 | Accra Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Oct 2028 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19 Feb – 2 Mar 2029 | Prague Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Aug 2029 | Riyadh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Aug – 7 Sep 2029 | Bangkok Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Oct 2029 | Budapest Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Jan – 7 Feb 2030 | Doha Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Mar 2030 | Dammam Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Mar – 4 Apr 2030 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Jul 2030 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Aug 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |