An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Process Plant Start-up and Commissioning
Essential Skills for Successful Process Plant Commissioning
CLASSROOM DATES
INTRODUCTION
The commissioning and start-up of a process plant represent one of the most technically demanding and high-stakes phases in the plant lifecycle. Executed successfully, these phases lay the groundwork for long-term operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. This Process Plant Start-up Training course is tailored to address the challenges faced during the transitional period from project completion to steady-state operations.
Participants will gain a structured understanding of the technical and managerial aspects essential for launching new facilities or recommissioning upgraded systems. This includes learning how to manage complex procedures, align multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safe, on-time start-ups with minimal operational risk. The course offers a deep dive into practical commissioning strategies, real-life scenarios, and lessons learned from global industries to improve performance outcomes across the board.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The primary goal of this Process Plant Start-up Course is to equip participants with the capabilities to confidently contribute to, or lead, successful start-up and commissioning activities. Key objectives include:
- Understanding the six critical stages of the commissioning lifecycle
- Developing tailored start-up and commissioning strategies for various plant types
- Handling technical issues specific to mechanical systems, instrumentation, utilities, and electrical equipment
- Applying structured approaches to risk identification, mitigation, and resolution during commissioning
- Crafting comprehensive commissioning management and resource plans
- Implementing proven troubleshooting methods to address start-up anomalies
- Enhancing collaboration across departments to drive safe and efficient commissioning
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Process Plant Commissioning Training Course is highly relevant to:
- General Managers Responsible for Plant Performance and Commissioning Oversight
- Operations and Maintenance Managers with Key Roles in Plant Start-Up Execution
- Plant Start-up Engineers, Commissioning Managers, and Technical Leads
- Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and Process Engineers
- Supervisors and Frontline Personnel Engaged in or Preparing for Commissioning Projects
- Technical Consultants Supporting Start-Up Phases Across Various Industrial Sectors
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The delivery of this Process Plant Start-up Training combines expert-led instruction with immersive learning strategies. Participants will engage in structured lectures, group-based problem solving, real-world case studies, and practical simulations. Each session is designed to mirror industry challenges, enabling learners to apply new skills directly to their workplace environments.
Interactive discussions and hands-on activities encourage knowledge sharing among professionals from different sectors, strengthening collaboration skills and reinforcing key learning objectives. This approach ensures that participants finish the course not only with theoretical insight but also with actionable skills tailored to their organizational needs.
TRAINING SUMMARY
This Process Plant Commissioning Training delivers critical skills required to manage the commissioning and start-up of process plants effectively. It emphasizes practical methods to reduce risk, improve coordination, and meet technical and operational milestones.
By developing a strong foundation in commissioning practices, professionals will be prepared to lead or contribute to initiatives that demand precision, timing, and cross-functional expertise. The course aims to create a pool of skilled individuals who can execute start-up operations efficiently, resolve challenges proactively, and enhance long-term plant performance.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Introduction and Preparation for Start Up and Commissioning
- Introduction to Process Plant Start Up and Commissioning
- Organisation, Roles and Leadership
- Support Functions
- Cost Estimation
- Spare Parts Planning
Day 2: Commissioning Strategy and Process
- Commissioning Strategy
- Commissioning Strategy Case Study
- Mechanical Completion & Integrity Checking
- Pre-Commissioning and Operational Testing
- Start-up / Initial Operation, Testing and Acceptance
Day 3: Process Plant and Machinery Specific Issues
- Process Plant and Machinery Commissioning
- Instrumentation and Control Systems
- Preparing and Isolating Process Plant
Day 4: Project Managing Start-Up / Commissioning Projects
- Work Breakdown Structures
- The Critical Path Method of Planning and Control
- Short-Cut Planning Methods
- Budgeting, Progress and Cost Control
- Earned Value Analysis
Day 5: Problem Solving, Risk and Safety Management
- Introduction to Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting in Commissioning and Start Up Situations
- Safety and Environment Management
- Managing Risk
- Conclusion
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
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The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
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- 30+ years of experience delivering high-impact training courses across industries.
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- A portfolio of thousands of training courses, serving professionals at every level.
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EuroMaTech has successfully delivered thousands of training courses, with thousands of professionals from over 50 countries attending annually.
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