An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Functional Safety Leadership
and Compliance Management - IEC 61508, IEC 61511 & ISO 26262
Building a Culture of Safety Integrity, Governance, and Accountability Across Industrial Systems
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09-13 Feb 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 22-26 Jun 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 28 Sep-02 Oct 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
Functional safety lies at the heart of reliability, trust, and performance within every industry that depends on complex automated and control systems. It goes beyond engineering design — it is a leadership discipline rooted in vision, accountability, and strategic governance. The Functional Safety Leadership Training equips professionals with the expertise to align safety objectives with organizational strategy, ensuring that systems perform reliably under both normal and fault conditions.
This Functional Safety Leadership Course explores the leadership, compliance, and management aspects of safety integrity within the frameworks of IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and ISO 26262. Participants will learn how to implement and sustain a Functional Safety Management System (FSMS), improve audit readiness, and integrate functional safety into corporate risk and governance structures. The course also emphasizes cultivating a proactive safety culture — where technical systems, human factors, and organizational leadership combine to achieve compliance, resilience, and operational excellence.
Training Course Objectives
The Functional Safety Leadership Course is designed to develop leadership capability and compliance understanding required to manage safety-critical systems effectively. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools to strengthen organizational safety governance across the full system lifecycle.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles, governance, and lifecycle of functional safety under IEC and ISO standards
- Establish a Functional Safety Management System (FSMS) aligned with 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 audits, gap analyses, and verification assessments effectively
- Foster a culture of accountability, competence, and continuous safety improvement
Designed for
This Functional Safety Leadership Training is designed for professionals responsible for ensuring compliance, reliability, and performance in safety-critical environments. It is particularly valuable for leaders who manage safety integrity and compliance within engineering and operational contexts.
This course is ideal for:
- Functional Safety Managers and Coordinators overseeing safety programs
- HSE, Risk, and Compliance Leaders managing corporate safety frameworks
- Engineering Managers and Technical Supervisors responsible for design and control systems
- Project Managers and Quality Assurance Professionals ensuring audit compliance
- Process Safety and Instrumentation Engineers developing or verifying SIL-based systems
- Regulators, Auditors, and Certification Authorities involved in functional safety assessments
Learning Methods
The Functional Safety Leadership Training utilizes a blend of proven adult learning methodologies to ensure both engagement and retention. Facilitated by industry experts, the course integrates interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and structured lectures. Participants will analyze compliance frameworks, engage in group exercises, and review practical applications of IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and ISO 26262 standards.
Through multimedia tools and simulation-based exercises, attendees will gain hands-on insights into implementing functional safety governance systems. Comprehensive course materials are provided to support continued learning, ensuring participants can confidently apply their knowledge to strengthen safety leadership, audit readiness, and compliance across all levels of the organization.
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
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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