About this course
Risk-Based Inspection (API 580 and 581) gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of RBI principles and API 580/581 and damage mechanisms, then builds the skills to apply probability and consequence, inspection planning and implementation in real work. Maintenance and reliability courses that cut downtime and cost, from planning and turnarounds to predictive analytics and digital twins. One of our most requested courses.
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
Maintenance managers, planners, reliability engineers, inspection staff and asset managers. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- RBI principles and API 580/581
- Damage mechanisms
- Probability and consequence
- Inspection planning
- Implementation
5-day course outline
- Day 1
RBI principles and API 580/581
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
Damage mechanisms
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Probability and consequence
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Inspection planning
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Implementation
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: RBI principles and API 580/581
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: Damage mechanisms and probability and consequence
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Inspection planning
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Implementation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 | Istanbul | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 7 Dec 2026 to 11 Dec 2026 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 4 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 15 Feb 2027 to 26 Feb 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 14 Mar 2027 to 25 Mar 2027 | Cairo | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 19 Apr 2027 to 23 Apr 2027 | Istanbul | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 3 May 2027 to 7 May 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 7 Jun 2027 to 11 Jun 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 5 Jul 2027 to 16 Jul 2027 | Amsterdam | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 9 Aug 2027 to 13 Aug 2027 | Istanbul | 5 days | $2,450 |
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 Risk-Based Inspection (API 580 and 581) 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 Risk-Based Inspection (API 580 and 581) 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 Risk-Based Inspection (API 580 and 581) 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 Risk-Based Inspection (API 580 and 581) 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.