Course overview
Seismic Design of Structures: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Seismic Design of Structures. It covers the principles, the requirements of ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IBC and local building codes, 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 Seismic Design of Structures
- Apply the relevant requirements of ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IBC and local building codes
- 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 civil and structural engineers, site engineers, consultants and inspectors with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IBC and local building codes
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15–26 Mar 2027 | Madrid Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Apr 2027 | Algiers Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 May 2027 | Houston Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 May 2027 | Berlin Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 May – 4 Jun 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 15–26 May 2028 | Dublin Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Sep 2028 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Sep 2028 | Milan Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Oct 2028 | Singapore Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Sep 2029 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 16–20 Sep 2029 | Kuwait City Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Sep – 11 Oct 2029 | Dammam Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 7–11 Oct 2029 | Al Khobar Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 9 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Apr 2030 | Dubai Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Apr – 3 May 2030 | Edinburgh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 May – 6 Jun 2030 | Salalah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Jun 2030 | Abu Dhabi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 Jul – 9 Aug 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
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