An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Certified Functional Safety Leader (CFSL)
Functional Safety Leadership and Compliance Management - IEC 61508, IEC 61511 & ISO 26262
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09-13 Feb 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $6,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 22-26 Jun 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $6,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 28 Sep-02 Oct 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $6,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
Functional safety represents the cornerstone of trust, reliability, and operational excellence in every organization that relies on complex control systems. Beyond the realm of technical standards and engineering design, it is a leadership discipline that demands vision, accountability, and strategic alignment with corporate objectives. Ensuring that systems perform safely under both normal and fault conditions requires not only advanced engineering controls but also a governance framework that integrates safety into every layer of decision-making.
This training course explores the leadership dimension of functional safety — guiding participants through the principles, structures, and responsibilities required to manage safety integrity across the system lifecycle. Through the lens of international frameworks such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and ISO 26262, delegates will learn how to establish a Functional Safety Management System (FSMS) that strengthens organizational compliance, minimizes risk exposure, and drives continuous improvement.
Equally important, the program highlights how leaders shape safety culture, ensuring that human, technical, and procedural elements work together harmoniously. Participants will gain practical tools for governance, audit, competency management, and communication — transforming functional safety from a technical requirement into a strategic organizational capability that enhances reliability, compliance, and stakeholder confidence.
Training Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles, governance, and lifecycle of functional safety under IEC and ISO standards
- Establish a structured Functional Safety Management System (FSMS) aligned with compliance and certification requirements
- Define leadership roles and responsibilities for maintaining safety integrity levels (SILs)
- Integrate functional safety with corporate governance, risk management, and quality systems
- Conduct effective audits, gap analyses, and verification assessments
- Foster a culture of accountability, competence, and continuous improvement in safety performance
Designed for
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Functional Safety Managers and Coordinators
- HSE, Risk, and Compliance Leaders
- Engineering Managers and Technical Supervisors
- Project Managers and Quality Assurance Professionals
- Process Safety and Instrumentation Engineers
- Regulators, Auditors, and Certification Authorities
Learning Methods
This training course will be delivered using a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure engagement and retention. Facilitated by an experienced instructor, the training includes interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and visual presentations to support understanding. Participants will benefit from structured lectures, group exercises, and multimedia tools such as videos and simulation scenarios. Each attendee will receive comprehensive course materials, ensuring practical application of concepts long after the course concludes.
The Course Outline
- Defining Functional Safety: From Concept to Compliance
- International Standards Overview: IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ISO 26262, and Related Frameworks
- Understanding the Safety Lifecycle and SIL Concepts
- Leadership’s Role in Safety Culture and Risk Governance
- Organizational Safety Accountability and Ethical Obligations
- Elements and Structure of an FSMS
- Developing Safety Policy, Objectives, and Governance Frameworks
- Documentation and Lifecycle Traceability
- Competence Management and Role Definition
- Integration with Quality (ISO 9001), Environmental (ISO 14001), and Risk (ISO 31000) Systems
- Functional Safety Assessment (FSA): Levels 1–5
- Auditing Techniques and Compliance Checklists
- Gap Analysis and Corrective Action Planning
- Verification vs. Validation: Key Leadership Insights
- Managing Third-Party Certification and Audit Preparation
- Aligning Functional Safety with Enterprise Risk Management
- Monitoring Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs & KPIs)
- Leading Safety Review Meetings and Decision-Making Processes
- Case Studies: Leadership Failures and Successes in Functional Safety
- Communicating Safety Across Departments and Stakeholders
- Embedding Functional Safety into Organizational Culture
- Knowledge Transfer and Leadership Development Strategies
- Continuous Monitoring, Lessons Learned, and Feedback Loops
- Future Trends: Digitalization, Cybersecurity, and Smart Safety Systems
- Developing an Action Plan for Functional Safety Leadership
Accreditation
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
- Anderson Professional Certification (APC)® Certificate will be provided to delegates who successfully completes and pass the APC assessment
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