A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Advanced Risk, Reliability and Safety Management Techniques

Learning How to Develop Process Safety, Operational Integrity and Operational Excellence

Classroom Sessions
27-31 Jan 2025
Dubai
$5,950
28 Apr-02 May 2025
London
$5,950
09-13 Jun 2025
London
$5,950
15-19 Sep 2025
Dubai
$5,950
01-05 Dec 2025
Dubai
$5,950
26-30 Jan 2026
Dubai
$5,950

Course Introduction

The management of risk, reliability, and safety plays a pivotal role in averting and mitigating catastrophic failures and disasters, while also facilitating a culture of continuous learning from past incidents. This Advanced Risk, Reliability and Safety Management Techniques training course is structured to provide a deep dive into the practical application of operational research methodologies and the use of multiple criteria decision-making frameworks in analyzing and addressing major failures and disasters.

Throughout the course, participants will engage with real-world case studies, applying operational research methods to dissect the root causes of failures and disasters and identify strategies for prevention and mitigation. The training will emphasize the importance of learning from past incidents, extracting generic lessons that can inform robust risk management practices across industries.

The curriculum of this intensive training course encompasses cutting-edge research in risk assessment and management, reliability engineering, decision analysis, and safety management. Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of how these disciplines intersect and contribute to enhancing organizational resilience and safety protocols.

By the end of the training course, attendees will not only have a comprehensive grasp of risk, reliability, and safety principles but will also be equipped with practical tools and strategies to apply these concepts effectively in their respective professional domains.

Training Objectives

By attending this COPEX training course, delegates will be able to make a substantial, positive impact on the resilience, safety and reliability best practices within their organization, more specifically:

  • Explain the benefits of acquiring best practices from High Reliability Organizations (HROs)
  • Show how activities play a part in helping their organization perform at a higher level
  • Determine methods for generating and implementing Effective Performance Metrics
  • Analyze critically the methodologies employed in the organization & implement improvements
  • Link theory with practice and exposes the delegates to the evolutionary trends in Risk, Safety and Reliability Analyses
  • Learn how to serve on an investigation team of a disaster

Who should Attend?

This COPEX training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals who are involved in any aspect of reliability, and safety and who want to understand, implement and improve the latest reliance concepts, processes and ideas. For example:

  • Reliability & Safety Professionals
  • Other Professionals Involved in Process Improvement
  • Maintenance Managers
  • Operational Managers
  • Maintenance & Reliability Engineers
  • Technical Managers & Supervisors
  • Board Level Executives and Non-Executives
  • Consultants in Reliability, Safety and Asset Management

Course Outline

Day One: Why there is a need for Advanced Risk, Reliability and Safety Management Techniques?
  • What is Risk, and Hazard?
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Risk Management
  •  Proactive vs Reactive Altitudes towards Risk
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis
  • What is Reliability Engineering
  • Choice of Models and Existing Assumptions
Day Two: The Concept of Generic Lessons & Benchmarking
  • Attributes of the generic lessons
  • Best practice of learning from failures from different industries
  • Best practice can be learned from worst practice
  • The ten generic lessons and the three underpinning factors
  • What is benchmarking? History of benchmarking
  • Different methods of benchmarking and how they relate to each other
Day Three: A Framework of Learning and Unlearning Excellence
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Event Tree Analysis (ETA)
  • Systems modelling using Reliability Block Diagrams
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) / Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
  • Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)
  • A framework for analysing near-misses and failures
  • High severity with low frequency versus high severity with high frequency
Day Four: Other Frameworks / Models of Learning from Incidents
  • Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM)
  • Risk control and decision support systems
  • Failure consequences
  • Introduction to stochastic modelling
  • Attributes of Organisational Crises
  • Inspection and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
Day Five: Towards Achieving Organisational Excellence
  • Design and Reliability of Control Systems
  • Design and Reliability of Protective Systems
  • Quantitative reliability analysis
  • A framework for Benchmarking of Resilience
  • Towards an Operational Excellence Award
  • Group Projects and Presentations

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

What is COPEX?

COPEX stands for “Competency Enhancement Programs” These courses are designed to develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals across various sectors.

What are the benefits of attending COPEX training courses?

Enhanced Skills: Develop in-demand skills and knowledge in your chosen field.
Career Advancement: Improve your career prospects and increase your earning potential.
Increased Confidence: Gain confidence in your abilities and enhance your professional presence.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals and industry experts.
Improved Job Performance: Enhance your productivity, efficiency, and job satisfaction.
Personal Growth: Develop valuable personal and professional skills that can benefit you in all areas of life.

What makes COPEX training courses unique?

Experienced Instructors: Courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors with industry expertise.
Interactive Learning: Engaging and interactive learning methods, including workshops, simulations, case studies, and group discussions.
Practical Application: Focus on practical skills and real-world applications, enabling you to apply your learning immediately.
Flexible Learning Options: A variety of course formats available, including classroom training, online courses, and blended learning.
Certification & Recognition: Upon successful completion, you may receive industry-recognized certifications.

What is the cost of COPEX training courses?

The cost of COPEX training courses varies depending on the course duration, content, and delivery method.

How can I register?

There are several ways to register in our public training courses:
Online – Browse the Training Plan, select the course of choice, click on the button
“Register Now” inside the course outline page.
E-mail – Send the details (name, company name, email address and training course of
choice) of your nomination to [email protected]
Telephone – +971 4 368 6886 or +971 50 106 2750

When will I receive the confirmation for my registration/s?

Upon successful registration, processing window will take not more than 24 hours from the time of registration. An email including the registration confirmation, invoice and joining instructions will be sent to the provided email address.

What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

The training course fee can be settled by either:

  • Bank transfer
  • Credit Card

How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Where do you usually hold your training courses?

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Do you provide hotel booking assistance to your delegates?

Once officially registered, we can assist by providing the corporate rates provided by the hotel where the training course will be conducted. Early confirmation will enable us to secure the room at reduced rates

In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.

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