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.

For corporate groups, we can organize this training as an on-site private group.

Prerequisites

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

What You Will Learn

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

Training Outline

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

Why Choose Us

Leading UK-based global training provider since 1995.

Experience Human Factors Foundation through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from anywhere in the world or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience Human Factors Foundation in a professional face-to-face classroom environment. Classroom Based training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Classroom Based
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange Human Factors Foundation as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

Delivery Method: Onsite
Participation Model: Private (In-house)
Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel internationally to deliver dedicated training programs at your preferred location.

Human Factors Foundation Training

Prerequisites

What You Will Learn

Training Outline

Why Choose Us