This session: 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
This Certified Maintenance Planner: Advanced Scheduling Strategies session in Accra (Ghana) runs from Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December 2026 (week 49, Q4 2026). It is the only date in Accra (Ghana) in 2026, at a fee of £4,200, the same for each of them. Registration is open for this date. It is held in person.
| Dates | Monday 30 Nov – Friday 4 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|
| Week | 49 of 2026 |
| Duration | One week |
| Fee | £4,200 |
| Status | Open for registration |
| Format | In person |
Introduction
In today’s performance-driven industries, ensuring maximum reliability, cost efficiency, and operational continuity is non-negotiable. At the heart of this mission is the maintenance planner—a critical role that directly impacts production goals and equipment health.
This advanced training course is designed specifically for experienced maintenance planners seeking to sharpen their expertise in scheduling, resource management, and long-term strategy. It’s ideal for professionals aiming to align maintenance activities with business objectives and eliminate chronic equipment failures.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply advanced maintenance scheduling tools and methodologies.
- Integrate maintenance planning with operational goals and asset strategies.
- Identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures through proactive planning.
- Lead coordination across maintenance, operations, and procurement teams.
- Improve schedule compliance and reduce reactive maintenance.
Course Outlines
Day 1: Strategic Maintenance Scheduling Frameworks
- Tactical vs. strategic scheduling.
- Planner’s role in driving maintenance reliability.
- Aligning strategy with corporate goals.
- Navigating scheduling windows and operational constraints.
Day 2: Advanced Work Planning Techniques
- Creating accurate and detailed job plans.
- Designing long-term preventive maintenance programs.
- Using predictive analytics (vibration, thermography, oil analysis).
- Developing scopes of work and timeline estimates.
Day 3: Cross-Departmental Scheduling Coordination
- Aligning maintenance and production schedules.
- Managing interdependencies with production.
- Ensuring part availability through procurement coordination.
- Optimizing communication across departments.
Day 4: Root Cause Planning & Defect Elimination
- Identifying and eliminating chronic equipment issues.
- Planning based on failure modes and patterns.
- Applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to planning.
- Enhancing asset lifecycle management through maintenance strategy.
Day 5: Metrics, Optimization & Certification Exam
- Key planning KPIs: schedule compliance, wrench time, backlog ratio.
- Driving continuous improvement and audit readiness.
- Creating dashboards and performance reports.
- Final exam and certification as a Certified Maintenance Planner.
Why Attend this Course: Wins & Losses!
- Ideal for seasoned planners, maintenance leaders, and reliability engineers.
- Learn proven techniques to improve uptime, reduce unplanned work, and optimize cost.
- Gain access to tools and templates used by world-class maintenance teams.
- Earn a recognized certification that demonstrates advanced planning capability.
Conclusion
Certified Maintenance Planner: Advanced Scheduling Strategies is more than a course—it’s your gateway to operational excellence. By the end, you'll be equipped to lead with confidence, build data-driven planning systems, and drive sustainable reliability.
Elevate your role. Advance your career. Transform your maintenance operation.
Good to know
How long is the course, and what are the daily hours?
This date lasts one week: 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026. A one-week course is 20 hours over 5 days: 4 hours each training day (9am – 1pm). Timing and duration can be customised to your needs.
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Which language is the course taught in?
Courses are offered in English and Arabic. The course language is officially English; on request, it can be delivered in Arabic while keeping the English terms.
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Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. At the end of the course you receive the course certificate issued by BlackBird Training, with an online QR code to verify it.
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How do I book, and when do I pay?
Choose Apply now and fill in the form; we guide you through the rest. The acceptance letter is sent within 24 hours of your registration. Payment is due at least 10 days before the course starts, online by credit card or by bank transfer.
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Can I cancel or send a colleague instead?
You can send a replacement delegate if you tell us one week before the course starts. Cancellation and refund terms are set out in the cancellation policy.
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Certified Maintenance Planner: Advanced Scheduling Strategies, Accra (Ghana), 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026