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Case Studies for Learning from Major Failures – Towards an Operational Excellence

Cases for Reliability, Maintenance and Operations Professionals

Classroom Sessions
02-06 Jun 2025
London
$5,950
08-12 Sep 2025
Dubai
$5,950

Course Introduction

This Case Studies for Learning from Major Failures training course presents a new methodology for learning from major disasters and driving change in industry safety. It explores the root cause of disasters and various preventive measures. It also links theory with practice in regard to risk, safety and reliability analysis. It uses analytical techniques originating from reliability analysis of equipment failures, multiple criteria decision making and artificial intelligence domains.

The Case Studies for Learning from Major Failures training course is intended to be from different industries such as oil and gas, nuclear power generation, aviation, marine, and process industries. It focuses on a number of well-known case studies including: The Titanic, the BP Texas City Incident, the Chernobyl Disaster, the NASA Space Shuttle Columbia Accident, the Bhopal Disaster, the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Disaster, and the Concorde Accident. This includes many examples for modeling and decision analysis.

This COPEX training course will feature:

  • Different approaches for learning from failures
  • Aspects of risk management and risk assessment
  • An interdisciplinary approach, combining risk analysis, reliability engineering, decision analysis and management science
  • Socio technical aspects of risk and disasters
  • Modeling and multiple criteria decision analysis

Training Objectives

By the end of this COPEX training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understanding of safety, risk and continuity of operations
  • Development of people management skills
  • Mastering techniques that can enhance plant reliability
  • How to conduct benchmarking and quality systems auditing
  • Applying decision analysis approaches

Training Methodology

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes tutor facilitation, direct input, delegate discussions, case studies, reviews, interactive exercises and video. Proposed models and case studies covered will be used in the teachings, and also draws on material from the research.

Who should Attend?

This COPEX course is highly recommended for all Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering and Technical Support staff. Also, this training course is applicable to any person actively involved or contemplating safety, performance measurement, improvement and/or quality and reliability related activities. It will also benefit:

  • Operations & Process Professionals
  • Reliability & Safety Professionals
  • Other professionals involved in process improvement
  • Maintenance Engineers
  • Senior Managers and Supervisors

Course Outline

Day One: Safety Systems and Risk Management
  • Safety first
  • Learning from failures
  • Analyzing near misses, incidents & accidents
  • Taxonomy of theories
  • Nature of High Reliability Organisations (HRO)
  • Risk assessment, Choice of case studies and types of recommendations
Day Two: Continuity of Operations – Plant Systems Reliability
  • Coping with risks, and defining reliability and resilience
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques
  • Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
  • Risk Priority Number (RPN) and Iso Critical Curves
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability Blok Diagram (RBD), and Reliability Cantered Maintenance (RCM)
  • Practical examples and case studies
Day Three: A-Z of Disastrous Case Studies from Natural, Aviation, Marine and Space Industries
  • Hurricane Katrina Disaster (Natural Disasters and Evacuations)
  • NASA’s Challenger Disaster (Space Industry)
  • NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster (Space Industry)
  • Titanic – The Unsinkable ship that sank (Ships Industry)
  • Exxon Valdez – Oil Spill Disaster
  • Small Groups presentations
Day Four: Case Studies from High Reliability Organizations (HROs): Process Industry and Oil and Gas
  • Cases and generic lesson learned from Process industry: Bhopal Disaster (Petrochemical Industry in India)
  • Case and generic lesson learned from Oil and Gas industry:  Piper Alpha Disaster (Offshore Oil & Gas Industry)
  • BP Deep Water Horizon (Offshore Oil & Gas Industry)
  • BP Texas City Incident (Chemical and Process Industry)
  • Small Groups Presentations
  • Generic Lessons
Day Five: Case Studies from High Reliability Organizations (HROs): Nuclear Power Generation Industry
  • Case and generic lesson learned from Nuclear industry: Chernobyl Disaster (Nuclear Industry)
  • Fukushima Disaster (Nuclear Industry)
  • Group work and group presentations
  • Organizational Resilience and Learning from Failures and Success
  • Action Plans
  • Analysis and recommendations of Safety Barriers

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:
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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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