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Professional training course · QP-031
Calibration Management Systems
Accurate measurement depends on properly calibrated instruments. Calibration failures can lead to defective products, safety risks, failed audits and regulatory…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Accurate measurement depends on properly calibrated instruments. Calibration failures can lead to defective products, safety risks, failed audits and regulatory penalties.
This LLMI course covers calibration principles, metrological traceability, calibration intervals, procedures and records, measurement uncertainty basics, out-of-tolerance management, calibration software and supplier management. Participants design a calibration management system.
The course suits quality, maintenance and laboratory professionals.
Course Objectives
Explain calibration and metrological traceability
Build an instrument register and classify criticality
Set and adjust calibration intervals
Manage calibration procedures and records
Handle out-of-tolerance results
Manage calibration suppliers and systems
Target Audience
Calibration and metrology staff
Quality managers
Maintenance and instrumentation technicians
Laboratory managers
Auditors
Production engineers
Course Methodology
Technical presentations
Register and interval exercises
Case studies
Uncertainty examples
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Calibration Fundamentals
- Purpose of calibration
- Traceability
- Standards and requirements
- Calibration versus verification
- Terminology
- Exercise: Instrument inventory
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2Day 2: Calibration Programmes
- Instrument registers
- Criticality
- Calibration intervals
- Interval adjustment
- Labelling
- Workshop: Calibration programme
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3Day 3: Procedures and Uncertainty
- Calibration procedures
- Environmental conditions
- Uncertainty basics
- Acceptance criteria
- Records
- Exercise: Calibration certificate review
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4Day 4: Out-of-Tolerance Management
- Impact assessment
- Product recall decisions
- Root cause
- Documentation
- Case study: Out-of-tolerance event
- Exercise: Impact assessment
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5Day 5: Managing the System
- Software tools
- External laboratories
- Accreditation
- Audits
- Improvement
- Capstone: Calibration system design
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Calibration Management Systems course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Calibration Management Systems course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Istanbul. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, London.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 + VAT per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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