Training course: Decision making with confidence
A structured approach for asset management
DNV has developed a structured method that provides a basis for rational risk assessment. This training course will help you to make well-founded decisions and deal with uncertainties in the decision-making process
Course summary
The general course is a two-day course that addresses subjects from decision theory that can be used in the field of asset management, such as decisions relating to new build, replacement and maintenance investments.Your benefits
■ the ability to make well-founded, objective and transparent decisions and deal with uncertainties
■ a structured approach to asset management
■ the knowledge to manage risks and cut costs, including (investment) costs
For whom?
This course is intended for anyone involved in the planning, design and maintenance of power and/or gas networks. The course is given at Bachelor level and basic knowledge of the technical aspects of electrical and/or gas infrastructures is recommended.
Course topics
The following topics will be addressed:
- Environment: organisation, asset management process, regulatory constraints
- Technique: alternatives, technical constraints
- Uncertainty: failure probability, scenarios, assumptions, statistics, reliability and various analysis
- Economy: net present value, life cycle costing, cost matrix
- Decision theory: process, problem definition, criteria, functions, preconditions, portfolio management, optimisation
Practical information
The general course can be supplemented with master modules to provide in-depth knowledge about specific subjects such as statistics, data analysis, sensitivity analysis, decision and risk trees, scenario analysis and process guidance.
This training course is also applicable to other networks, such as water and telecom networks. The training course can be given in English or Dutch. Click here for more information.
In-company and customized training courses
On request, DNV can develop customized and in-company training courses. Content, location and duration of the course can be adapted to your specific needs.
For more information please contact us
Energy Academy
email: academy.energy@dnv.com
web: www.dnv.com/energy-academy
tel: +31 (0)6 29602659 / +31 (0)6 15063593 / +31 (0)6 18410601
About DNV
DNV is the independent expert in risk management and assurance, operating in more than 100 countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise DNV advances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry benchmarks, and inspires and invents solutions.
Whether assessing a new ship design, optimizing the performance of a wind farm, analyzing sensor data from a gas pipeline or certifying a food company’s supply chain, DNV enables its customers and their stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence.
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In the energy industry
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