Commissioning and Operational Readiness Training 29th September 2025 – 3rd October 2025 (Weekdays)
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Course Description:
Learn how to improve schedule certainty as projects transition from Construction to Operations
This course introduces the Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment – a standardized assessment methodology used to quantify a projects transition readiness through each phase of Commissioning and Startup (CSU).
Building on industry best practices in project assurance, participants will start with an introduction on the principles of Commissioning and Startup (CSU) and Commissioning and Operational Readiness (COR) focusing on hot spots drawn from various body of knowledge in the industry. Next, participants will learn how to assess transition readiness using software application. Participants will understand the critical success factors for implementation and how to interpret the findings to improve commissioning schedule performance.
This course introduces the principles of Commissioning and Operational Readiness (COR) from Conceptual Engineering to Construction and then through to the final stages of project completion. Researches have found out that 40% of projects surveyed have experienced schedule delays during the commissioning phases of their projects. Participants will learn the six phases of Commissioning and understand the interdependencies between these critical phases.
They will also learn the importance of early involvement of the operational team members to gain alignment and identify missing factors and Hot Spots that must be resolved before transitioning to the next phase of commissioning.
A Commissioning and Operational Readiness Assessment methodology will be introduced during the course, along with the supporting Software application. The training will also explain various facilitation techniques, participant roles, responsibilities, and logistics for conducting a successful assessment and helping projects improve transition readiness for each phase of Commissioning.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Understand the challenges affecting the “end of project” as it transitions to operations and close out.
- Review the various approaches in managing the transition from construction through to operations.
- Learn how the Commissioning and Operational Readiness Assessment (COR) methodology improves project performance.
- Appreciate how early identification of gaps and hot spots can provide schedule certainty.
- Recommend when Commissioning and Operational Readiness (COR) Assessments should be facilitated and the importance of each phase.
- Conduct a Commissioning and Operational Readiness (COR) assessment using software application.
- Guide a Project team in the post-assessment steps required to improve transition readiness for the next phase of commissioning.
- Configure the Commissioning and Operational Readiness (COR) assessment template based on your organizational needs.
Target Audience:
This course targets the project leaders such as:
- Commissioning and Startup Management
- Construction Manager
- Plant Operations Management
- Operations Readiness Management
- Engineering Manager
- Program Manager
- HSE Manager
- Contracting and Procurement Manager
- Business Unit Management
- Project Director/Executive
Course Outline
Day 1. Introduction
- Overview of course objectives and agenda
- Business impact of schedule delays during Commissioning
- Role of the Commissioning & Operational Readiness Assessment in reducing schedule days in Commissioning
- Phases of Commissioning
- Commissioning when construction is done in a Shutdown/Turnaround
- Challenges in transitioning from “Construction by Area” to Commissioning by System
- System level-complexity
- What is Transition Readiness
- What are Factors and Hot Spots
- Interactive Exercise
Day 2: Commissioning and Operational Readiness Assessment Methodology
Assessment Methodology
- Structure of the Assessment
- When to conduct an assessment
- Factors – standard, hot spots, ongoing
- Missing Factors
- Role of Action Items
- Readiness Charts
Preparing for an Assessment Session
- Preparation steps for an Assessment
- Kickoff Meeting
- Background materials to provide a Facilitator
- Recommended participants in Assessment
- Key Dates
- Pre-Meeting process with key leaders (Project Manager, Construction Manager, Commissioning Manager)
- Specific benefits for team members
- Role of the Facilitator and Co-Facilitator
- Facilitation best practices
- Planning the meeting environment – Virtual or In-Person
- Interactive Exercise
Day 3: Conducting Commissioning and Operational Readiness Assessments
Conducting an Assessment
- Walk-through of Carve for Commissioning & Operational Readiness
- Attendees and discuss openness of communication
- Assess Factors
- Review Phase scores
- Interpreting the Transition Readiness Chart
- Review missing factors, comments, and action items
- Summary report and best practices
- Interactive Exercise
Day4: Applying Commissioning and Operational Readiness Principles to Real World Scenarios
Strategies for Successful Implementation
- Utilize Assessment findings
- Customizing the Assessment Template
- Adding organization-specific factors
- Admin
- Portfolios for Customers
- Lessons learned for future project benefit
- Configuring Color Score Ranges
Summary
- Review the performance impact of ensuring projects are Transition Ready for each phase of Commissioning
- Discuss important “take-aways”
- Conduct course evaluation
Course Plan & Execution strategy
- Training Materials: All participants will be given access to Trainhub where all digital copies of training materials will be accessed including software and videos. Printed materials covering pump operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures will also be provided.
- Training Models: Cutaway models or diagrams of pumps for better understanding of internal components and operation (optional).
- Safety Signs and Posters: Signs and posters highlighting safety instructions and procedures will be included in the training materials.
- Evaluation Tools: Trainhub contains all assessments tracker including scores from the hands-on assessment. These will be used to gauge understanding and skills.
- Instructor: Our experienced instructors or trainers with expertise in pump operations and maintenance will be available throughout the session.
- Certificates: Certificates of completion for participants who successfully finish the training will be automatically available on Trainhub and hard copies mailed to client
- Feedback Forms: Forms for participants to provide feedback on the training content and delivery will be generated on trainhub and delivered to client.
- Refreshments: Refreshments and snacks for participants during breaks.
- Documentation: Documentation of training materials, procedures, and evaluations for future reference.
- Audiovisual Equipment: Projectors, screens, and speakers for presentations and multimedia content.
- Internet Access: Access to online resources and support materials if needed.
- Administrative Support: Support staff for registration, attendance, and logistical arrangements.
Perks that come with our Trainings on Trainhub
All participants get instant access to our Trainhub Software where they have access to more training materials, video and software related to the course
- All participants are graded and their competence in the course is matched with our standards on our online software called Trainhub before certificates are awarded
- All participants continue to retain access to the platform for 6 months or 12 months depending on the training so they can go through the training resources over and over again and also collaborate with the trainer.
- All participants can print off their certificates right after the training having met all assessments assigned for the training on the software
- All participants get regular updates on this training over the coming years
- All participants join our community of professionals and can access the trainers and other professionals where they can share ideas and continue to grow their skills
