Calibration Management Systems (QP-031) Training Course

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 or online

13Upcoming dates

7Cities

£2,750Fees 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

Case studies

Uncertainty examples

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: Calibration Fundamentals

Purpose of calibration
Traceability
Standards and requirements
Calibration versus verification
Terminology
Exercise: Instrument inventory

2Day 2: Calibration Programmes

Instrument registers
Criticality
Calibration intervals
Interval adjustment
Labelling
Workshop: Calibration programme

3Day 3: Procedures and Uncertainty

Calibration procedures
Environmental conditions
Uncertainty basics
Acceptance criteria
Records
Exercise: Calibration certificate review

4Day 4: Out-of-Tolerance Management

Impact assessment
Product recall decisions
Root cause
Documentation
Case study: Out-of-tolerance event
Exercise: Impact assessment

5Day 5: Managing the System

Software tools
External laboratories
Accreditation
Audits
Improvement
Capstone: Calibration system design

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.

Can I take Calibration Management Systems online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 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.

Calibration Management Systems

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