Testing and calibration laboratories across Africa are under growing pressure to prove the reliability of their results to customers and regulators. This course builds practical laboratory quality management aligned to the principles of ISO/IEC 17025, covering competence, method validation, measurement traceability and handling of results. Participants learn to strengthen laboratory quality systems and prepare for external assessment.
This course suits laboratory managers, quality officers, analysts and technicians in testing and calibration laboratories seeking to strengthen their quality systems.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 to 19 Aug 2026 | Cairo | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 24 to 26 Aug 2026 | Accra | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026 | Lusaka | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Sep 2026 | Kigali | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 14 to 16 Sep 2026 | Nairobi | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 21 to 23 Sep 2026 | Durban | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 28 to 30 Sep 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | Mauritius | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 19 to 21 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Lagos | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Harare | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Kampala | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 3 | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Dec 2026 | Online | 3 | US$900 | |
| 21 to 23 Dec 2026 | Mozambique | 3 | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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