IEC 61511 Certification Training
Serving as a great introduction to functional safety, our popular online self-paced learning path "SIS and Functional Safety for IEC 61511" has been re-approved by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for 2025. You can now start the course instantly directly within our INSIDER Community.
Key learning outcomes of SIS and Functional Safety Training for IEC 61511
Firstly, you'll be able to outline the full safety life cycle of the 61511 standard from hazard and risk assessment through to final decommissioning.
You'll be able to describe a safety instrumented system and get to know the key standards and regulations that drive SIS requirements.
Next you'll learn how functional safety planning, assessment and management audit are key to good project outcomes.
During the course you'll follow a typical workflow from assessing hazards using HAZOP, how this links to layers of protection analysis; eventually resulting in several ways in which safety integrity level can be determined.
Following a typical project workflow, you'll learn how safety requirements drive the design and eventually the validation and proof testing of the system.
As a key outcome of the course, during the design phase, you'll learn about SIS hardware and software equipment selection options and important aspects of SIL capability certificates.
Delving deeper, you'll also see the effect of voting structures, hardware fault tolerance, and the most important principles of reliability calculations for SIL purposes.
For those with an operations bias, the final course module has requirements for 61511 to sustain SIL for the long term.
Typical attendees
- Process Safety
- Process Engineering
- Electrical, Control and Instrumentation
- Operations Management
- Control Room Operators
- Maintenance supervisors and technicians
- Project Managers
- Technical Authorities - Functional Safety
Course Features
Our online courses are equipped with dynamic features designed to enhance learning experience and help learners get the most out of their time. Below are some typical features to expect:
- Interactive Modules: Engage with the material through interactive lessons, including quizzes, videos, and real-life examples.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from industry professionals with years of experience in functional safety.
- Flexible Learning: Access course materials anytime, anywhere, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
- Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn an IChemE-accredited certificate, validating your new skills and knowledge.
- Community Support: Join a community of like-minded professionals to share insights, ask questions, and connect with others.
- Resource Library: Gain access to a wealth of resources, including templates, tools, and additional reading materials.
- Progress Tracking: Monitor your progress through the course with built-in tracking tools that help you stay on track.