Overview

Why Attend

The Commissioning, Start-Up and Operations Readiness Training Course, under the Engineering, Maintenance and Operation Training Courses category and specialization Operations Readiness and Assurance Training Courses, provides a structured understanding of Commissioning and Start-Up activities across the capital project lifecycle. The course focuses on commissioning strategies, startup planning, systems turnover, project handover, operational preparation, and Operations Readiness and Assurance (ORA).

This training course examines how organizations prepare facilities, people, processes, systems, documentation, and equipment for safe and efficient startup. Participants explore commissioning procedures, turnover management, readiness assessments, startup execution, operational acceptance, and the transition from project delivery to stable operations. The course supports effective coordination between engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and project teams.

Course Objectives

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

Understand the principles and lifecycle of Commissioning and Start-Up.
Develop effective commissioning and startup strategies.
Apply structured approaches to turnover and project handover.
Understand ORA requirements throughout project development.
Conduct operational readiness assessments and identify gaps.
Coordinate commissioning activities with operations and maintenance teams.
Prepare systems, personnel, procedures, documentation, and assets for startup.
Manage commissioning documentation, records, and acceptance requirements.
Identify and control commissioning and startup risks.
Improve the transition from project completion to operational performance.

Target Audience

Project Managers and Project Engineers
Commissioning Managers and Engineers
Startup Managers and Coordinators
Operations and Maintenance Managers
Operations Readiness and Assurance Professionals
Engineering and Construction Professionals
Asset and Facility Managers
Turnover and Handover Coordinators
Quality and Technical Assurance Professionals
Professionals involved in capital projects, plant startup, and operational transition

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Commissioning and Start-Up

Commissioning concepts and objectives
Commissioning lifecycle and key phases
Startup planning and execution
Roles and responsibilities
Commissioning interfaces with project delivery

Module 2: Commissioning Strategy and Planning

Developing commissioning strategies
Commissioning schedules and milestones
Resource and competency planning
Commissioning procedures and work packs
Risk management and readiness criteria

Module 3: Systems Turnover and Project Handover

Turnover philosophy and requirements
System and subsystem definition
Mechanical completion and commissioning handover
Punch-list management
Documentation and records
Project handover and operational acceptance

Module 4: Operations Readiness and Assurance (ORA)

Principles of ORA
Operational readiness frameworks
Readiness assessment methodologies
People, processes, systems, and asset readiness
Identifying and closing readiness gaps
ORA governance and assurance activities

Module 5: Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Activities

Pre-commissioning requirements
Equipment and system testing
Functional and performance testing
Inspection and verification
Commissioning documentation
Defect and punch-list resolution

Module 6: Start-Up and Operational Transition

Startup preparation and sequencing
Startup procedures and controls
Operations team involvement
Safe transition to operations
Initial operating performance
Stabilization and operational acceptance

Module 7: Managing Commissioning, Startup and Handover Risks

Commissioning risk identification
Startup safety and operational risks
Interface and coordination risks
Change management during startup
Emergency and contingency planning
Lessons learned and continuous improvement

Module 8: Integrated Commissioning and Operational Readiness

Integrating commissioning with ORA
Readiness gates and decision points
Final project handover
Operational acceptance criteria
Post-startup review
Achieving sustainable operational performance

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.

2027 Schedule & Fees

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

25 - 29 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

24 - 28 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900