Human Factors Foundation Training in Germany

  • Learn via: Classroom
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Level: Fundamentals
  • Price: From €2,626+VAT
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This 5 day course delivers a comprehensive introduction into human factors for non-specialists. It provides a practical, engaging and interactive background to key topic areas, as well as to how human and organisational factors (HOF) can be applied within the workplace. Successful candidates will receive the Human Factors Foundation Certificate allowing them to demonstrate the skills that have been gained during the course.

Who should take this course?

  • Those working within operating companies - including managers, operators and supervisors (anyone with a responsibility for people, safety and the environment)
  • Those receiving university training as a prelude to working within major accident hazard industries (eg. engineering degrees, business degrees, (such as MBA's) as well as recent graduates

  • the meaning of HOF and the scope of the subject
  • common approaches to the management of HOF, and appreciate the benefits of applying these approaches in a major accident hazard context
  • how HOF techniques can be integrated with other risk management activities


This course is designed to:

  • provide a comprehensive practical introduction to human factors
  • give non-specialists a basis from which to begin implementing HOF within their work

Module 1: Overview of human and organisational factors

  • Introduction to human and organisational factors
  • Human and organisational factors in process safety
  • Human failure events
  • Safety culture

Module 2: Human and organisational factors in risk management

  • Human and organisational factors in investigation
  • Qualitative human reliability analysis
  • Quantitative human reliability analysis


Module 3: Human and organisational factors in work systems

  • Procedures and competence management
  • Workload and staffing
  • Fatigue and shift-work
  • Safety critical communications
  • Management of human and organisational factors


Module 4: Human and organisational factors in design

  • Introduction to HOF in design
  • Managing HOF in design


Module 5: Non-technical skills

  • Introduction to non-technical skills
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Situation awareness
  • Decision-making
  • Leadership


Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

Upcoming Trainings

Join our public courses in our Germany facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

Classroom / Virtual Classroom
12 August 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
5 Days
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
16 August 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
5 Days
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
25 August 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
5 Days
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
17 September 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
5 Days
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
19 September 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
5 Days
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
24 September 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
5 Days
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
24 September 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
5 Days
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
15 Oktober 2024
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
5 Days
Human Factors Foundation Training Course in Germany

The Federal Republic of Germany is the second most populous country in Europe and is located in Central Europe. The official language of the country is German. Germany is one of the richest countries in the world. The main exports of the country include motor vehicles and iron and steel products.

Here are some fun facts about Germany:
The fairy tale writer, the Brothers Grimm, came from Germany and wrote many famous stories such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty.
Germany is home to the largest theme park in Europe, the Europa-Park.
The famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Germany.
The Autobahn, the German highway system, is known for having no general speed limit.


Berlin was divided by the Berlin Wall from 1961 to 1989. Known for its street art, Berlin has many colorful murals and graffiti throughout the city. Also, Berlin is home to many famous museums, such as the Pergamon Museum and the Museum Island. Many clubs and bars stay open until the early hours of the morning in this big city.

Another popular city is Munich, which is famous for its Oktoberfest beer festival that attracts millions of visitors every year. Munich is also home to many historic buildings, including Nymphenburg Palace and the Marienplatz town square.

The country's capital and largest city is Berlin, however Frankfurt is considered to be the business and financial center of Germany. It is home to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the European Central Bank, and many other financial institutions. Because of its central location within Europe and its status as a major financial hub, Frankfurt is often referred to as the "Mainhattan," a play on the city's name and its association with the Manhattan financial district in New York City.

Frankfurt is also a major transportation hub, with the largest airport in Germany and one of the largest in Europe, Frankfurt Airport. Additionally, it is a popular destination for tourists, with its historic city center, beautiful parks, and vibrant cultural scene.

Some of the top German technology companies like Siemens AG, Bosch, SAP SE, Deutsche Telekom, Daimler AG and Volkswagen has business centers in Frankfurt. The country has a strong tradition of engineering and innovation, and is home to many other world-class technology companies and research institutions.

Tailored to meet the specific needs of Germany, Bilginç IT Academy combines cutting-edge training methodologies with our comprehensive range of Certification Exam preparation courses and accredited corporate training programs. Experience a transformative approach to IT training that will redefine your expectations.
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