Course overview
Surface Preparation for Coatings: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Surface Preparation for Coatings. It covers the principles, the requirements of AMPP (NACE/SSPC), ISO 15589, ISO 8501 and ISO 12944, 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 Surface Preparation for Coatings
- Apply the relevant requirements of AMPP (NACE/SSPC), ISO 15589, ISO 8501 and ISO 12944
- 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 corrosion engineers, coating inspectors, CP technicians and integrity teams with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in AMPP (NACE/SSPC), ISO 15589, ISO 8501 and ISO 12944
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–18 Feb 2027 | Algiers Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 16–20 May 2027 | Erbil Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Jul – 6 Aug 2027 | Beirut Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 20–24 Sep 2027 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Nov – 3 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jan – 4 Feb 2028 | Athens Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Apr 2028 | Baku Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19–30 Jun 2028 | Houston Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Sep 2028 | Nairobi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Oct 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 Jan 2029 | Algiers Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Mar 2029 | Riyadh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Apr 2029 | Istanbul Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Jun 2029 | Al Khobar Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 Jan 2030 | Al Khobar Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Feb 2030 | Tunis Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Apr 2030 | Singapore Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Aug 2030 | Muscat Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Sep 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |