Course details
Seminar content
What you will learn
Why Attend
This course equips maintenance professionals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to implement industry-leading maintenance practices, enabling optimal efficiency and reliability in maintenance operations. Participants will explore various maintenance strategies, crafting customized approaches tailored to their unique equipment and systems. With a systematic approach, aided by cutting-edge digital tools, participants will learn to seamlessly execute these strategies, all while keeping track of performance to gauge their progress and improvements.
Course Methodology
This course is based on open discussions, question and answer sessions, group exercises, activities, videos, case studies and presentations based on best practices and core principles.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain key maintenance principles such as predictive maintenance (PdM), Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Select the right maintenance strategy that will eliminate downtime, at the optimum cost, and maximize facility performance
- Demonstrate the use of advanced maintenance tools and techniques to boost facility reliability
- Understand the significance of safety protocols and regulations in maintenance activities
- Recognize the latest technologies in maintenance and execute digitalization initiatives related to Asset Management
Target Audience
This course is suitable for any participants relatively new to the maintenance field/industry; this includes maintenance engineers, maintenance technicians, maintenance officials, maintenance supervisors, operators, operations supervisors, operations engineers and technicians.
Target Competencies
- Maintenance Management
- Failure Analysis
- Cost Optimization
- Materials Management
- Performance Management
Benefits
Why attend this seminar
- Build current, practical knowledge in maintenance and engineering.
- Translate the course ideas into actions you can use immediately at work.
- Review real schedule options across 10 venues and live dates.
- Connect course detail, venue, and category routes in one workflow.
Methodology
How the course is delivered
- Structured seminar input and guided discussion.
- Applied examples using current business situations.
- Focused explanations based on the stored overview and outline.
- Clear next steps for implementation after the course.
Target audience
Who this is for
- Professionals responsible for maintenance and engineering.
- Managers, specialists, and team leads who need applied skills.
- Participants looking for a focused route into Fundamentals of Maintenance Best Practice.
Seminar details
Detailed outline
Introduction to Maintenance
- Definition of maintenance
- Proactive maintenance
- The maintenance cost iceberg
- Reliability concepts
- Asset management and asset life cycle
- Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
Maintenance Strategy and Policies
- Corrective maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Time-based vs condition-based maintenance
- Predictive maintenance (PdM)
- Reliability centered maintenance (RCM)
- Selecting the right maintenance strategy
Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Techniques
- Predictive maintenance (PdM) definition
- PdM workflow
- Implementing PdM
- Types of PdM
- Condition-based maintenance
- Vibrational analysis
- Acoustical analysis (ultrasonic)
- Infrared analysis
- Oil analysis
- The Return on Investment (ROI) of PdM
Equipment Reliability Management
- Criticality analysis
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- RCM related references and standards
- Failure definitions
- RCM process flow diagram
- Defining RCM outputs
- Benefits of RCM
Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM)
- TPM pillars
- Kobetsu KAIZEN™
- Autonomous maintenance
- Planned maintenance
- How to implement TPM
Leadership, Organization and Skills
- Setting SMART goals
- Developing teams
- Organization structure
- Defining roles and responsibilities (RACI Matrix)
- Skills development and training
- Change management in practice
Maintenance Management
- Maintenance management cycle
- Planning and scheduling definitions
- Maintenance planning process
- Maintenance scheduling process
- Maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) definition and management
- Inventory and spare parts control
- ABC analysis as an inventory management technique
- Maintenance cost optimization
Root Cause Failure analysis (RCFA)
- What is RCFA?
- Define, analyze, prevent
- Root cause investigation process
- Fault tree analysis
- Fishbone diagram
- Failure codes and types
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) method
Maintenance Activities Execution
- Work requests
- Work request workflow
- Types of work requests
- How work requests improve maintenance
- Work orders
- Work order workflow
- Types of work orders
- Work orders improve maintenance
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Components of a Bill of Materials
- Application Parts List (APL)
- APL vs. BOM
- Components of an APL
- Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
- LOTO process
- Importance of LOTO
- Standardized maintenance management process
Maintenance and Reliability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- KPI types (leading and lagging KPIs)
- Business and management metrics
- Equipment reliability metrics
- Inventory KPIs
- Maintenance performance measurement
- Benchmarking
Modern insights in Maintenance and Digitalization
- What is Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)?
- CMMS modules
- What is Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS)?
- EAMS Modules
- CMMS vs EAMS
- What is the right fit for your need?
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)
Dates and locations
Available seminar dates
| Date | City | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 - 24 April 2026 | Barcelona - Spain | 5 Days | €3,850.- | Book now |
| 4 - 8 May 2026 | Frankfurt - Germany | 5 Days | €3,250.- | Book now |
| 15 - 19 June 2026 | Rome - Italy | 5 Days | €4,250.- | Book now |
| 20 - 24 July 2026 | Kuala lumpur - Malaysia | 5 Days | €2,250.- | Book now |
| 3 - 7 August 2026 | Barcelona - Spain | 5 Days | €3,850.- | Book now |
| 7 - 11 September 2026 | London - U.K | 5 Days | €4,200.- | Book now |
| 12 - 16 October 2026 | Munich - Germany | 5 Days | €3,450.- | Book now |
| 9 - 13 November 2026 | Rome - Italy | 5 Days | €4,250.- | Book now |
| 14 - 18 December 2026 | Munich - Germany | 5 Days | €3,450.- | Book now |
| Date | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 - 24 April 2026 | 5 Days | €2,250.- | Book now |
| 4 - 8 May 2026 | 5 Days | €2,250.- | Book now |
| 15 - 19 June 2026 | 5 Days | €2,250.- | Book now |
| 20 - 24 July 2026 | 5 Days | €2,250.- | Book now |
| 3 - 7 August 2026 | 5 Days | €2,250.- | Book now |
| 7 - 11 September 2026 | 5 Days | €2,250.- | Book now |
| 12 - 16 October 2026 | 5 Days | €2,250.- | Book now |
| 9 - 13 November 2026 | 5 Days | €2,250.- | Book now |
| 14 - 18 December 2026 | 5 Days | €2,250.- | Book now |
Course certificate
Certificate awarded on completion
Every participant who completes this seminar receives a professional course certificate from INFORAMTECH.
- Participants receive an INFORAMTECH certificate for completing Fundamentals of Maintenance Best Practice.
- The certificate recognises attendance and successful participation in the seminar.
- It can support professional development records within maintenance and engineering and related functions.
Information about
Frequently asked questions
When is my seat confirmed?
Your seat is confirmed once full payment has been received.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes, we offer the following discounts for group bookings:
- 2 participants: 20% discount
- 3 participants: 35% discount
- 5 or more participants: 50% discount
Can discounts be combined with other offers?
No, discounts cannot be combined unless explicitly stated.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and selected online payment methods.
When do I need to pay?
Full payment must be completed before the course start date to secure your participation.
Is VAT included in the course fee?
VAT treatment depends on your location and status:
- EU Companies (with valid VAT number): VAT may be reverse charged (0%)
- EU Individuals (without VAT number): VAT is applicable based on local regulations
- Non-EU Participants: VAT is generally not applicable (0%)
Can I get a VAT invoice?
Yes, all participants receive an official invoice. EU companies must provide a valid VAT number.
Can I cancel my registration?
Yes, cancellations must be submitted in writing.
What is your refund policy?
- More than 14 days before the course: Full refund
- 7-14 days before the course: 50% refund
- Less than 7 days before the course: No refund
Can I transfer my seat to another person?
Yes, substitutions are allowed at no extra cost if requested before the course start date.
What happens if the course is postponed or canceled?
We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a course due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, you may:
- Transfer to another date
- Receive full refund
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of completion after attending the course.
Is attendance mandatory?
Yes, full attendance is required to receive certification.
Are your courses online or in-person?
We offer both in-person and virtual (live online) training options.
Will course materials be provided?
Yes, all participants receive training materials in digital format.
Are travel and accommodation included?
No, participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation unless otherwise stated.
Can you deliver customized or in-house training?
Yes, we offer tailored training programs based on your organization's needs.
How can I contact you for support?
You can reach us via email info@inforamtech.uk or through our contact form. Our team will respond promptly.
Testimonials
The structure of Fundamentals of Maintenance Best Practice made the topic practical and easy to apply immediately.
The venue and date options made planning the right session straightforward.
Clear content, relevant examples, and useful follow-up topics for the next training step.
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