About this course
Bow-Tie Risk Analysis and Barrier Management gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of bow-tie structure and threats and preventive and mitigating barriers, then builds the skills to apply barrier criticality and escalation factors, barrier management systems and linking bow-ties to operations in real work. HSE training courses on risk assessment, investigation, audit and safety leadership for high-hazard industries and every workplace.
Sessions are led by practitioners with at least 15 years in the field, and mix short input with exercises, case studies and group work, so delegates return with methods they can use straight away.
Who should attend
HSE professionals, supervisors, engineers, auditors and line managers responsible for safe operations. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- Bow-tie structure and threats
- Preventive and mitigating barriers
- Barrier criticality and escalation factors
- Barrier management systems
- Linking bow-ties to operations
5-day course outline
- Day 1
Bow-tie structure and threats
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
Preventive and mitigating barriers
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Barrier criticality and escalation factors
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Barrier management systems
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Linking bow-ties to operations
Integration exercise, final knowledge check and a personal action plan.
10-day extended programme
The extended programme includes the full 5-day outline above, plus a second week of applied work.
- Day 6
Applied workshop: Bow-tie structure and threats
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: Preventive and mitigating barriers and barrier criticality and escalation factors
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Barrier management systems
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Linking bow-ties to operations
Tools, templates and checklists to take back to work.
- Day 10
Assessed project and presentation
Each delegate presents an improvement plan and completes the final assessment.
Upcoming classroom dates
| Dates | City | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2026 to 27 Nov 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 13 Dec 2026 to 17 Dec 2026 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 18 Jan 2027 to 29 Jan 2027 | Amsterdam | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 15 Feb 2027 to 26 Feb 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 1 Mar 2027 to 5 Mar 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 12 Apr 2027 to 23 Apr 2027 | Istanbul | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 3 May 2027 to 7 May 2027 | Barcelona | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 20 Jun 2027 to 24 Jun 2027 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 12 Jul 2027 to 16 Jul 2027 | Barcelona | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 16 Aug 2027 to 20 Aug 2027 | London | 5 days | $3,450 |
Live online sessions run every month in GCC, Europe and Asia time slots. Other dates and cities on request.
Customise this course
Change the level, language, length and format, combine it with topics from other courses or ask for topics that are not in our catalogue, and add your own case studies, site visits or exam preparation. Open this course in the customiser to see the day-by-day outline and an instant indicative fee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Bow-Tie Risk Analysis and Barrier Management course?
It runs as a 5-day core programme or a 10-day extended programme. The 10-day version adds a second week of workshops, case studies and an assessed project.
Where is the Bow-Tie Risk Analysis and Barrier Management course held?
Classroom sessions run in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo, with more cities opening to 2030. It is also available live online and in-house at your site.
Can the Bow-Tie Risk Analysis and Barrier Management course be customised?
Yes. You can change the level, language, length from 1 to 20 days and format, add topics from other courses or new topics, and include your own case studies. Use the online customiser for an instant indicative fee.
How much does the Bow-Tie Risk Analysis and Barrier Management course cost?
From $2,450 for 5 days in Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo or Kuala Lumpur, $3,450 in London, and $1,450 live online. In-house delivery for up to 15 delegates starts at $12,900.