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Advanced Specialization in Process Safety and Operations (Bilingual Program)

Course Objective

To qualify engineers, managers, and specialists in advanced competencies of Process Safety Engineering and Operations, driving a comprehensive alignment between national industrial practices (ANP/SGSO) and the most rigorous global governance frameworks, The program aims to develop the technical mastery, high-reliability report writing, and strategic bilingual communication required for senior professionals to defend their projects before corporate audits and successfully structure their portfolios for international examination and certification boards.

Target Audience

This advanced, 40-hour bilingual program is engineered for senior professionals, specialists, and leaders working in risk management within high-reliability industries (oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, chemical, mining, and pharmaceuticals): Process Safety and Reliability Engineers seeking to master world-class frameworks to effectively structure their technical portfolios for international boards, HSE / EHS Managers, Directors, and Coordinators responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of industrial facilities with the ANP SGSO framework, Senior Chemical, Process, and Project Engineers who need to elevate their technical writing and project defense capabilities during global corporate audits, Technological Risk Consultants and Auditors looking to develop the technical English fluency and vocabulary demanded by multinational corporations and global insurance firms, Recommended Prerequisite: Field experience in industrial operations and an intermediate-to-advanced level of English reading skills.

Program Benefits

Global Alignment & Standards: Master the world's most respected international risk engineering frameworks and best practices. Regulatory Compliance (ANP SGSO): . Be fully prepared to lead teams, structure safeguards, and successfully navigate national Operational Safety Management System audits, Technical Vocabulary & Fluency: Develop the precise English terminology and communication skills required to operate with authority in multinational environments and global insurance firms, Evidence Engineering: Learn how to map your technical field experience and translate it into high-impact engineering reports for international committee submissions, Project Defense & Technical Audits: Experience real-world simulations of compliance boards and technical audits to build professional confidence in high-risk decision making.

Course Overview

Pillar 1: Risk Engineering & Assessment Methodologies 
Delivered live by a Senior Resident Engineer specialized in the national regulated market (ANP).

Module 1: Corporate Fundamentals and Hazard Identification 

Technical boundaries: Process Safety vs. Occupational Safety.

Guidelines and Audits of the Operational Safety Management System (ANP SGSO framework).

HAZID Methodology: Scope, application in technical design, and team leadership.

Module 2: Advanced HAZOP and Process Study Leadership 

Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP) applied to complex piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).

The technical role of the Facilitator (HAZOP Leader) and corporate engineering dynamics management.

Structuring nodes, deviations, mapping root causes, and rigorous validation of safeguards.

Module 3: Semi-Quantitative Methods and Risk-Based Decision Making 

Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and definition of Independent Protection Layers (IPLs).

Introduction to Functional Safety and fundamentals of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Allocation.

Industrial tolerability criteria and practical application of the ALARP concept (As Low As Reasonably Practicable).

Pillar 2: Evidence Engineering and Global Communication
Delivered 100% live by an International Lead Mentor.

Module 4: Technical Diagnostics and Global Competency Alignment 

Engineering gap analysis based on the most demanding worldwide technical frameworks.

Engineering portfolio planning and career advancement roadmap for the global market.

Module 5: Technical Writing and Project Documentation for High-Reliability Assets 

Documentation methodologies for complex engineering projects and asset integrity management.

How to structure and draft practical case reports and engineering evidence compliant with global standards.

Module 6: Technical Project Defense and Compliance Audit Simulation 

Advanced technical communication development and defense delivery in high-severity risk scenarios.

Simulated technical evaluation boards, governance committees, and international compliance audits.

To ensure maximum engagement and performance during practical dynamics, complex case studies, and international writing workshops, participants are highly recommended to meet the following criteria:
    • Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Production, Oil & Gas, or related industrial technology fields).
    • Professional Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven hands-on experience in industrial plant operations, engineering design, asset integrity management, or HSE routines within high-reliability sectors.
    • Prior Technical Knowledge: Basic familiarity with reading engineering diagrams (P&IDs) and previous participation in process safety reviews (such as HAZOP or qualitative risk assessments).
    • Language Proficiency: Intermediate-to-advanced reading and comprehension skills in English, as global technical documentation frameworks, evidence writing tools, and Pillar 2 dynamics will be conducted utilizing English-based materials and support.

There is no additional fee for the certificate. Upon successful completion of all course activities, your digital certificate will be automatically generated and made available for download directly through the Academic LMS (Learning Management System).
Eligibility Criteria for Certificate Issuance
To qualify for the official Certificate of Completion, participants must strictly fulfill the following performance and compliance metrics:
    • Attendance Requirement: A minimum attendance rate of 75% of the total course hours is mandatory.
    • Academic Performance: Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final assessment exam.

 

Meet Your Instructor

Senior Resident Engineer & ANP Compliance Specialist

Backed by decades of proven hands-on experience in the regulated market, our Senior Resident Engineer is a premier authority on ANP regulatory frameworks, asset integrity, and operational safety. Having spent years directly managing upstream and downstream assets, they bridge the gap between complex engineering practices and the strict local regulatory market.

Core Expertise:

  • ANP Regulatory Enforcement: Expert in navigating Technical Regulations for Operational Safety Management Systems (SGSO and SGIP).
  • Field Engineering Leadership: Managed large-scale commissioning, asset reliability, and structural integrity campaigns for major offshore and onshore operations.
  • Incident Prevention & Audits: Led comprehensive compliance audits and technical risk reviews for high-stakes industrial facilities.
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Professional Highlights:

  • Lead Engineering Consultant for top-tier operators across the major oil and gas basins.
  • Proven track record of aligning international engineering designs with complex domestic ANP standards, mitigating critical non-compliance risks.
  • Corporate Mentor: Trained hundreds of field engineers, asset managers, and technical leaders in practical regulatory compliance.
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Academic & Credentials:

  • Degree in Engineering with post-graduate specialization in industrial safety and asset management.
  • Certified Compliance Auditor and Process Safety Review Facilitator.
 

Meet Your Instructor

International Lead Mentor & Global Process Safety Authority
(IChemE Chartered Process Safety Engineer)

A seasoned global leader with extensive experience driving process safety excellence across international markets. Our International Lead Mentor specializes in implementing cross-border engineering frameworks and high-reliability safety cultures. They equip engineering professionals with the exact technical writing, reporting, and documentation skills required by multinational stakeholders.

Core Expertise:
• Global Safety Frameworks: Deep mastery of international engineering standards, including OSHA, API, ASME, and ISO guidelines.
• Technical Writing & Global Reporting: Developer of world-class technical documentation, evidence frameworks, and safety case methodologies used in global operations.
• High-Reliability Operations: Trusted advisor for multinational energy and chemical corporations on advanced qualitative and quantitative risk mitigation.

Professional Highlights:
• Former Global Corporate Director and Senior Process Consultant for multi-billion dollar industrial enterprises.
• Facilitated hundreds of high-complexity HAZOP, LOPA, and What-If workshops worldwide.
• International Educator: Maintained a career-long dedication to mentoring technical teams in English-led corporate environments.

Academic & Credentials:
• Advanced Degrees in Process Engineering from internationally recognized institutions.
• IChemE Certified Process Safety Professional / Chartered Chemical Engineer.
• Board Certified Safety Professional and Registered International Lead Auditor.

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Pre-registration

  • Course Duration: 40 Hours
  • Live Virtual Training (LVT)

Certificate Policy

All certificates issued by Ensinamentos SA are issued in accordance with U.S. federal and industry standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE)—under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)—while maintaining full compliance and validation under Brazilian Law No. 9,394/1996 (National Education Guidelines and Bases Law) and Presidential Decree No. 5,154/2004. This dual-framework legally authorizes the offering of continuing professional development courses designed to enhance global industry skills.
 
The certificates include the student’s personal information, full name and Tax ID (CPF/Government ID), training title, total hours, course curriculum, course coordinator’s signature, and verification details regarding its international validity in accordance with current educational and regulatory standards.
 
Dúvidas frequentes/Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Como podemos ajudar?How can we help?

Todo estudante poderá acessar o conteúdo de todo o curso em período de até  15 dias, quando EAD Gravado./

Every student will have access to the full course content for up to 15 days for the Recorded Distance Learning (EAD) format.
 

As formas de pagamentos são com Cartão de crédito, PIX ou Boleto bancário.

We accept all major credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, and Apple Pay. We also offer flexible installment options through Klarna and Affirm at checkout.

 


 

O contato pode ser feito pelo Fórum de dúvidas no Sistema acadêmico, videoconferência, por e-mail e também por nossas redes sociais.

You can reach out directly through the Student Portal Q&A forum, live videoconferences, email, or our official social media channels.

Cancelamento e Direito de Arrependimento

Em conformidade com o Código de Defesa do Consumidor (CDC), o contratante tem o direito de cancelar sua matrícula e solicitar o reembolso integral dos valores pagos em até 7 (sete) dias corridos, a contar da data de compra ou assinatura do contrato.

Restrições de Reembolso:
Solicitações de cancelamento enviadas após o período legal de 7 dias não serão elegíveis para reembolso. Adicionalmente, nenhum reembolso ou crédito será emitido caso o aluno já tenha acessado mais de 20% do conteúdo gravado, participado das sessões ao vivo ou após o início oficial do programa. Todos os pedidos de cancelamento devem ser formalizados por escrito através dos nossos canais oficiais de suporte.

Cancellation & Right of Withdrawal
In compliance with consumer protection regulations, participants retain the right to cancel their enrollment and request a full refund within seven (7) calendar days from the date of purchase or contract signature.
 
Refund Restrictions
Cancellation requests submitted after the 7-day statutory period will not be eligible for a refund. Furthermore, no refunds or credits will be issued once the student has accessed more than 20% of the course content, attended the live sessions, or after the program has officially commenced. All cancellation requests must be formally submitted in writing via our official support channels.

 

É necessária conexão com a internet, preferencialmente banda larga, para apresentação satisfatória das aulas. Não é necessário realizar download de software em seu computador para acessar o curso. O contéudo também poderá ser acessado em  qualquer Smartphone ou tablet conectado a uma rede 3G/4G/5G ou Wi-fi.

An internet connection, preferably broadband, is required for smooth video playback. There is no need to download any software to your computer to access the course. The content can also be accessed on any smartphone or tablet connected to a 3G/4G/5G or Wi-Fi network.
 

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