Course overview
Built for practitioners who already know the basics, this advanced course takes Fitness-for-Service Assessment (API 579) further: complex and non-routine scenarios, advanced analysis methods, troubleshooting, optimisation and the lessons learned from real failures.
Every day combines expert input with hands-on case work drawn from major projects and operating sites, so participants can make better technical and business decisions immediately.
Learning objectives
- Analyse complex, non-routine situations in Fitness-for-Service Assessment (API 579)
- Select and apply advanced analysis and evaluation methods
- Troubleshoot problems and identify root causes
- Optimise performance, cost and risk
- Transfer lessons learned from real case studies to your own site
Who should attend
Inspection, integrity, corrosion, materials and QA/QC engineers, NDT technicians and asset owners.
Daily outline
- Day 1Review of key concepts and advanced theory
- Day 2Complex scenarios and advanced analysis methods
- Day 3Troubleshooting, failures and lessons learned
- Day 4Optimisation, performance and decision-making
- Day 5Regional case studies 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11–15 Jan 2027 | Tokyo | $5,250 | Register |
| 16–20 Aug 2027 | Live online | $2,950 | Register |
| 4–8 Oct 2027 | Istanbul | $5,250 | Register |
| 17–21 Apr 2028 | Barcelona | $5,250 | Register |
| 7–11 Aug 2028 | Live online | $2,950 | Register |
| 16–20 Oct 2028 | Johannesburg | $5,250 | Register |
| 8–12 Jan 2029 | Istanbul | $5,250 | Register |
| 18–22 Jun 2029 | Live online | $2,950 | Register |
| 3–7 Dec 2029 | Dubai | $5,250 | Register |
| 21–25 Jan 2030 | Tokyo | $5,250 | Register |
| 8–12 Jul 2030 | Live online | $2,950 | Register |
| 4–8 Nov 2030 | Dubai | $5,250 | Register |
Need other dates or another city? We run this course on demand for groups, anywhere in the world. Corporate & Custom →