This session: 20 - 24 Jun 2027
This Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Essentials session in Amman (Jordan) runs from Sunday 20 June to Thursday 24 June 2027 (week 24, Q2 2027). It is the 2nd of 2 dates in Amman (Jordan) in 2027, at a fee of £4,200, the same for each of them. Registration is open for this date. It is held in person.
| Dates | Sunday 20 Jun – Thursday 24 Jun 2027 |
|---|---|
| Week | 24 of 2027 |
| Duration | One week |
| Fee | £4,200 |
| Status | Open for registration |
| Format | In person |
Introduction
Effective maintenance planning and scheduling are essential for improving asset performance, reducing unplanned downtime, and increasing overall operational efficiency.
Without structured planning, maintenance operations often become reactive, costly, and inefficient.
This hands-on course is designed to equip maintenance professionals with practical tools, proven techniques, and a structured approach to develop proactive maintenance strategies.
Participants will learn how to organize resources, improve work execution, and build a sustainable maintenance culture within their organizations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles and benefits of structured, proactive maintenance planning.
- Develop and implement clear, effective maintenance plans and schedules.
- Coordinate work orders, spare parts, and workforce resources efficiently.
- Analyze key maintenance performance indicators and refine existing strategies.
- Improve collaboration between maintenance, operations, and procurement teams.
Course Outlines
Day 1: Fundamentals of Maintenance Planning and Management
- Types of maintenance: corrective, preventive, and predictive.
- Roles and responsibilities of a maintenance planner.
- Comparing reactive and planned maintenance.
- Introduction to digital maintenance systems and asset data management.
Day 2: Planning Procedures and Work Order Management
- Step-by-step development of comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Creating clear and actionable work orders.
- Prioritizing tasks and managing work backlogs.
- Estimating task duration and planning labor requirements.
Day 3: Scheduling Techniques and Resource Optimization
- Building daily and weekly maintenance schedules.
- Coordinating with operations and procurement for smooth execution.
- Managing emergency and unplanned maintenance tasks.
- Tools for scheduling (timelines, spreadsheets, digital systems).
Day 4:Reliability, Risk Management, and Root Cause Analysis
- Applying RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).
- Evaluating asset criticality and failure risk.
- Leveraging historical data to improve preventive maintenance.
- Reducing repair time and increasing asset uptime.
Day 5: Maintenance Performance and Continuous Improvement
- Measuring effectiveness through key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of maintenance strategies.
- Building clear reports and maintenance dashboards.
- Applying lean principles and continuous improvement (Kaizen).
Why Attend this Course: Wins & Losses!
- Gain practical skills and knowledge that can be applied immediately.
- Learn how to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and increase schedule compliance.
- Ideal for maintenance planners, engineers, supervisors, and technicians shifting from reactive to proactive practices.
- Enhance your professional value and contribute to your organization’s success with efficient maintenance operations.
Conclusion
No matter your industry—manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, infrastructure—structured maintenance planning is essential for controlling costs and achieving operational excellence.
This course will empower you with the tools, insights, and methods to move from reactive maintenance chaos to a disciplined, performance-driven maintenance environment.
Join us and start transforming your maintenance function into a high-impact, value-adding operation.
Good to know
How long is the course, and what are the daily hours?
This date lasts one week: 20 - 24 Jun 2027. 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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Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Essentials, Amman (Jordan), 20 - 24 Jun 2027