The Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) course in London is designed for safety professionals to deepen their expertise in developing, implementing, and managing advanced safety systems.
From:
16-02-2026
From:
06-07-2026
From:
12-10-2026
Course Overview
A robust Safety Management System (SMS) is the cornerstone of effective aviation safety and compliance. This Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) Training Course equips participants with deeper understanding of ICAO Annex 19 requirements, safety performance management, and integration of risk management across operations.
Through case studies, workshops, and practical exercises, participants will explore advanced techniques in hazard identification, safety risk assessments, safety performance indicators (SPIs), and fostering a proactive safety culture.
By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and tools to strengthen safety systems, improve organizational safety performance, and ensure regulatory alignment.
Course Benefits
Gain advanced knowledge of SMS principles and ICAO requirements.
Enhance safety risk assessment and mitigation skills.
Strengthen use of Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
Learn best practices for building a strong safety culture.
Improve compliance with CAA and international safety standards.
Course Objectives
Review ICAO Annex 19 and advanced SMS concepts.
Apply hazard identification and risk management methodologies.
Develop effective Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
Integrate SMS into daily operational practices.
Analyze case studies of SMS successes and failures.
Foster organizational engagement and safety accountability.
Build strategies for continuous safety improvement.
Training Methodology
The course uses a combination of expert-led lectures, group workshops, safety case analysis, and scenario-based exercises to reinforce practical application of SMS concepts.
Target Audience
Aviation safety managers and officers.
Airline and airport operations managers.
Quality assurance and compliance personnel.
Civil aviation authority inspectors and regulators.
Target Competencies
Advanced SMS implementation.
Hazard identification and risk management.
Safety performance monitoring.
Safety leadership and culture building.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Advanced SMS Framework and ICAO Annex 19
Review of ICAO SMS requirements.
Evolution and updates of SMS regulations.
Linking SMS to organizational strategy.
Safety management maturity levels.
Unit 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Management
Techniques for proactive hazard identification.
Qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
Practical exercises in safety risk analysis.
Integration of risk controls into operations.
Unit 3: Safety Performance Management
Establishing Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
Monitoring and analyzing safety trends.
Data-driven safety performance reviews.
Using SPIs for decision-making.
Unit 4: Safety Culture and Human Factors
Building a positive safety culture.
Addressing human error in aviation safety.
Just culture and reporting systems.
Encouraging organizational learning.
Unit 5: SMS Audits and Continuous Improvement
Conducting SMS audits and evaluations.
Common findings and lessons learned.
Implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Ensuring continuous improvement in SMS.
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Join the Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead your organization toward higher safety performance and compliance.
The Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) Training Courses in London provide professionals with a comprehensive and modern understanding of how to design, implement, and optimize safety management systems across high-risk and regulated industries. Designed for safety managers, compliance officers, aviation and transportation professionals, operational leaders, and risk management specialists, these programs emphasize advanced methodologies that strengthen safety performance, enhance organizational resilience, and support continuous improvement.
Participants explore the essential components of an Advanced Safety Management System, including safety policy development, hazard identification, risk assessment, safety assurance, and performance monitoring. The courses address key topics such as safety culture enhancement, predictive risk analysis, human factors engineering, data-driven safety decision-making, and the integration of emerging technologies within SMS frameworks. Through interactive case studies, simulations, and applied exercises, attendees gain the expertise required to evaluate safety risks, implement effective control measures, and lead system-wide safety initiatives.
These SMS training programs in London combine strategic insight with practical application to help participants build safety systems that meet international best practices and industry standards. The curriculum highlights the importance of cross-functional collaboration, reporting and investigation mechanisms, continuous improvement processes, and leadership engagement in sustaining a mature safety environment. Participants also examine the use of analytics tools, digital reporting platforms, and predictive models to enhance safety intelligence and support proactive decision-making.
Attending these training courses in London offers professionals access to expert instructors and a diverse international learning environment rooted in one of the world’s most advanced hubs for safety regulation, transport, and organizational leadership. London’s rich professional landscape enhances the exchange of best practices and fosters deeper understanding of evolving global safety challenges. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to lead advanced SMS initiatives, elevate organizational safety performance, and strengthen resilience across complex operational settings.