Course overview
An intensive ten-day specialist programme for professionals who want to be recognised as the go-to expert in Refinery Process Operations within their organisation. It combines an in-depth body of knowledge, applied labs and structured assessment.
Participants who pass the final specialist examination and portfolio review receive the ITQAN Certified Expert certificate.
Learning objectives
- Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of Refinery Process Operations
- Apply advanced methods in practical labs
- Verify, document and audit work to recognised standards
- Lead improvement initiatives and coach colleagues
- Pass the ITQAN specialist examination and portfolio review
Who should attend
Petroleum, process, production and drilling engineers, operators, supervisors and managers in upstream, midstream and downstream companies.
Daily outline
- Day 1Body of knowledge and competency framework
- Day 2Principles and standards in depth
- Day 3Applied methods – part 1
- Day 4Applied methods – part 2
- Day 5Practical lab and mid-programme assessment
- Day 6Specialist topics and advanced scenarios
- Day 7Inspection, verification and documentation
- Day 8Leading improvement and managing performance
- Day 9Capstone case study
- Day 10Specialist examination and portfolio review
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–12 Mar 2027 | Amsterdam | $9,450 | Register |
| 3–14 May 2027 | Live online | $5,450 | Register |
| 19–30 Dec 2027 | Jeddah | $9,450 | Register |
| 13–24 Mar 2028 | Madrid | $9,450 | Register |
| 19–30 Jun 2028 | Live online | $5,450 | Register |
| 4–15 Dec 2028 | Amsterdam | $9,450 | Register |
| 15–26 Jan 2029 | Marrakech | $9,450 | Register |
| 13–24 Aug 2029 | Live online | $5,450 | Register |
| 3–14 Sep 2029 | Dubai | $9,450 | Register |
| 11–22 Feb 2030 | Geneva | $9,450 | Register |
| 6–17 May 2030 | Live online | $5,450 | Register |
| 2–13 Sep 2030 | Geneva | $9,450 | Register |
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