Course overview
This five-day course gives participants a solid, practical foundation in Earthing and Lightning Protection. It covers the core principles, terminology, governing codes and standards, and the everyday methods used across Electrical and Power Engineering, explained through worked examples, short exercises and real case studies from the Gulf, Africa and international operations.
Participants leave with a clear mental model of Earthing and Lightning Protection, the confidence to apply it on the job and a common vocabulary to work with specialists, contractors and auditors.
Learning objectives
- Explain the principles and terminology of Earthing and Lightning Protection
- Apply the relevant international codes, standards and best practices
- Use the core methods, tools and calculations correctly
- Recognise common problems and how to prevent them
- Communicate confidently with specialists, contractors and auditors
Who should attend
Electrical engineers, technicians, protection and power-system specialists, utility and plant staff.
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Earthing and Lightning Protection: principles, terminology and context
- Day 2Codes, standards and best practices
- Day 3Core methods, tools and calculations
- Day 4Practical applications and common problems
- Day 5Workshop, case study and final assessment
Training methodology
Interactive instructor-led sessions, worked examples, group exercises, real case studies, daily quizzes and pre/post assessments. Online sessions run live with the instructor, with recordings and digital materials. Selected practical skills can be practised in immersive virtual-reality simulations on request.
Certificate: ITQAN Global Training certificate of completion for participants who meet attendance requirements and pass the assessment.
Dates and venues 2027–2030
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8–12 Feb 2027 | Tunis | $4,750 | Register |
| 17–21 May 2027 | Live online | $2,750 | Register |
| 12–16 Dec 2027 | Kuwait City | $4,750 | Register |
| 20–24 Mar 2028 | Rome | $4,750 | Register |
| 15–19 May 2028 | Live online | $2,750 | Register |
| 10–14 Dec 2028 | Jeddah | $4,750 | Register |
| 19–23 Mar 2029 | Seoul | $4,750 | Register |
| 16–20 Jul 2029 | Live online | $2,750 | Register |
| 18–22 Nov 2029 | Kuwait City | $4,750 | Register |
| 6–10 Jan 2030 | Sharm El Sheikh | $4,750 | Register |
| 5–9 Aug 2030 | Live online | $2,750 | Register |
| 2–6 Dec 2030 | Munich | $4,750 | Register |
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