Certified Risk-Based Process Safety Strategist (CRBPSS)® - International Board of Oil & Gas Professionals

• Traditional PSM frameworks fall short in real-time, high-complexity environments. • Regulatory bodies and insurers now expect proactive and tech-enabled risk governance. • Oil & gas companies are embracing digital twins, smart safety systems, and risk engines for incident prevention. • CRBPSS® offers the next-generation qualification to lead in this high-stakes evolution.

• Apply risk-based process safety principles across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. • Lead HAZOP reviews and facilitate LOPA studies using digital collaboration tools. • Perform SIL verification for instrumentation systems tied to critical process loops. • Design, audit, and implement Smart SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) with automation capabilities. • Interpret data from real-time risk engines and integrate into safety workflows.

• Understand the core pillars of process safety lifecycle management. • Conduct advanced hazard identification and risk analysis techniques. • Use digital tools for event consequence modeling, escalation prevention, and SIS testing. • Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, IEC 61511, API RP 754, and industry best practices. • Integrate process safety KPIs into enterprise HSE dashboards for dynamic decision-making.

• Fundamentals of Risk-Based Process Safety • Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) • Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Risk Graphing • Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Verification and Calculation • Design and Maintenance of Smart Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) • Real-Time Risk Analytics, Digital Twins, and Event Mitigation • Regulatory Compliance and PSM Governance (OSHA, IEC, API)

• Establishes credibility as a digital-era process safety leader • Equips professionals with real-time risk management skills for modern operations • Enhances employability for offshore, refinery, petrochemical, LNG, and drilling operations • Aligns with international safety standards, including ANSI, API, OSHA, IEC • Certification is globally recognized by IBOGP® and listed in its professional registry

• Enroll in the CRBPSS® learning program (self-paced, instructor-led, or blended) • Study interactive content on PSM frameworks, digital SIS tools, and analytics. • Participate in case study simulations involving process incident modeling • Review global incidents and lessons learned in LOPA and SIL management • Complete practice quizzes and readiness checklist before exam scheduling

• Format: Online, remotely proctored • Structure: 70 multiple-choice & scenario-based questions • Duration: 90 minutes • Passing Score: 75% • Validity: 3 years (with CPD-based renewal) • Languages Available: English (with French, Spanish, and Arabic options)