Course overview
Select and interpret leading and lagging process-safety indicators. Review definitions, data quality and follow-up so that reporting reveals control weaknesses as well as past events.
Why this course matters
Leading and lagging measures answer different questions about process-safety controls; both depend on precise definitions and reliable data.
Learning objectives
- Explain the scope of scenario and barrier-based measurement.
- Identify the key requirements for leading and lagging indicator selection.
- Apply a structured approach to definitions, thresholds and data quality.
- Evaluate evidence relating to dashboard interpretation and false reassurance.
- Develop a practical output for review decisions and improvement follow-up.
Who should attend
process-safety and HSE personnel, engineers, operations supervisors and managers
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the relevant workplace procedures and responsibilities is recommended. Bring questions from your role; any required preparation is confirmed before booking.
Course curriculum
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Scenario and barrier-based measurement
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Leading and lagging indicator selection
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Definitions, thresholds and data quality
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Dashboard interpretation and false reassurance
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Review decisions and improvement follow-up
Practical learning
Build a small indicator set for a fictional barrier scenario. Define thresholds and data owners, identify misleading trends and write the resulting review actions.
Assessment approach
Knowledge checks assess understanding, while a practical case output tests application. Review criteria are accuracy, use of evidence, recognition of limitations, clear responsibility and feasibility. The facilitator provides feedback; joining instructions confirm attendance requirements and any formal pass criteria before delivery.
Completion information
An Al-Warkaa professional-development completion certificate may be issued against the confirmed attendance and assessment requirements. This is not a claim of professional licensure, regulatory authorisation or third-party accreditation.
Delivery options
Live Online / Distance Learning; Classroom; Corporate In-House; Blended where suitable
Online delivery means instructor-led live online or distance learning. Practical workshops retain the stated classroom/in-house preference. Dates, teaching language, venue and the session schedule are confirmed before enrolment.
Corporate delivery
Request a proposal with the course, number of participants, location, preferred dates and delivery method. Groups above 12 receive a custom quotation. Travel, venue, accommodation, printing, examinations and third-party certification are included only when expressly stated in the proposal.
Frequently asked questions
Does an enquiry reserve a place?
An enquiry starts a discussion. Your place or group delivery is confirmed after availability, scope and commercial terms are agreed.
Can the course use our procedures?
Yes, relevant anonymised documents can be agreed for corporate delivery. Added scope and extensive preparation are confirmed in the quotation.
Is this available as an immediate self-paced course?
The approved online pathway is live online/distance learning. Self-paced learning media is not represented as available until it has been developed and enabled.