Training Courses

This two-day workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to leverage Excel for analyzing and interpreting data in analytical chemistry. The workshop focuses on essential and advanced Excel functions and their applications in real- world chemical data analysis, such as method validation, measurement uncertainty, error propagation, and statistical methods tailored for laboratory work. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, attendees will explore methods for visualizing data, calculating descriptive statistics, conducting hypothesis testing, and handling complex data sets using Excel’s built-in tools and custom formulas. This workshop is particularly beneficial for professionals and students in chemistry, environmental science, biology, or related fields who need to enhance their data analysis skills for laboratory and research applications. The course will also cover techniques to automate calculations and error analysis, allowing participants to streamline their data workflows. By the end of the workshop, participants will have the confidence and expertise to apply Excel effectively in their daily analytical tasks, improving accuracy, productivity, and data interpretation in scientific research.

Course Content

• Overview of Excel Interface
• Data Entry and Formatting
• Importing and Exporting Data
• Calculating Key Statistical Parameters
• Using Formulas and Functions
• Creating Graphs for Data Representation
• Trendlines and Calibration Curves
• Introduction to Excel Data Analysis AddIns
• Data Cleaning Techniques
• Outlier Detection in Experimental Data
• Correlation and Covariance Analysis
• Regression Analysis in Analytical Chemistry
• Advanced Curve Fitting
• T-test (Paired and Unpaired)
• Z-test for Large Sample Comparisons
• ANOVA Single Factor & Two Factor (With/Without Replication)
• F-Test Two Samples for Variances

Course Content

1) Basic Tools and Operations of Laboratory Experiments

• handling and care of basic laboratory instruments
• analytical balances, glassware, pH meter, preparation of standard solutions, instrument uncertainty

2) Workplace Safety

• prevention, PPE, waste management, biohazards and chemical waste

3) Data collection and simple statistics

• units of measurements
• significant figures

4) Validation for Instrumental Analysis

• performance characteristics (accuracy, precision, LOD, LOQ, selectivity, sensitivity, bias and variance, linear and dynamic ranges, repeatability, reproducibility, system stability and robustness).

Course Content

• Basic Understanding of Metrology and Calibration.
• SI Units, definitions of relevant terms, and measurement principles;
• National, Regional and International Metrology Organizations.
• National standards and conformance infrastructure. Requirements of MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 related to Calibration activities.
• Environmental conditions and facilities;
• Equipment;
• Metrological Traceability;
• Calibration procedures;
• Reporting of Results. Interpretation of Calibration Results.
• Some Examples. Questions and Answers.

Course Content

• Basic statistics for risk in conformity assessment
• ISO 17025: 2017 requirements on reporting statement of conformity
• Decision rules
• Process and approaches in conformity assessment
• Hypothesis (significance) testing
• Reporting statement of conformity

Course Content

• General QA principles in accreditation
• Introduction to QA and QC for laboratories
• Personnel qualifications and training
• Internal quality audits and quality review
• Reference materials and traceability
• Method validation and verification
• Proficiency testing
• Measurement uncertainty General QC procedures in testing
• Replicate analysis
• Spike recovery analysis with certified references materials
• Instrument performance and calibration
• Use of control charts

*eligible for 10 CEP Points by DOSH

*eligible for 12 CPD Hours by EiMAS

Course Content

Topic 1: Overview of Management of Chemicals

1. Chemicals discovered or made
2. Chemicals used in Industries and laboratories
3. Hazards in the workplace
4. Causes of accident in workplace
5. Chemical health risk assessment
6. Safe management of chemicals

Topic 2: Local Laws & Regulations on Chemical Substances

1. General outlines of Local laws : • Factories & Machinery Act 1967 • Pesticides Act 1994 • Environmental Quality Act 1974 and Regulations 2005 • Poisons Act 1952 and Regulations
2. OSHA 1994 (Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994) a. USECHH Reg.2000 b. Class Regulation

Topic 3: Management of Chemicals – Cradle to Grave concept.

1. Introduction to management of chemicals
2. State the concept of Cradle to Grave:
   i. Manufacturing & Production
   ii. Chemical Purchasing
   iii. Transportation; and vital information on • HAZCHEM code
   iv. Receiving & Internal Transportation
   v. Storage
   vi. Usage and Handling
   vii. Disposal
3. Explain elements of “From the Cradle to the Grave” concept.
4. Explain other control strategies

Topic 4: Overview of Chemical Wastes / Laboratory wastes

1. Introduction
2. Explain the types of waste
3. Environmental issues
4. Definition of hazardous wastes
5. Explain the characteristics of wastes
6. Environmental & health effects of hazardous waste

Topic 5: Local laws & Regulations on Chemical Wastes / Laboratory wastes

1. Waste (Under EQA 1974)
2. Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations 2009
3. Hazardous Waste Management [Under EQ (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005]

Topic 6: Wastes Management

1. Introduction to waste management plan
2. Wastes minimization, source reduction reuse and recycle
3. Types of wastes a. Industrial wastes
4. Storage of Schedule Wastes
5. Industrial Effluent Treatment Systems
   i. Chemical treatment
   ii. Biological treatment
   iii. Anaerobic treatment
6. Waste disposal by:
   i. Incineration of scheduled wastes
   ii. Solidification
   iii. Secure landfill

Course Content

• Sampling Statistics
• General Procedures of Estimation Uncertainties in Chemical Measurements by the GUM & the EURACHEM principles
• Basic Procedures for MU with worked examples and exercises
• Worked examples of MU by component-by-component approach
• Strategy in implementing MU in Chemical Laboratory
• Recent International Development of MU for Chemical Analysis

Course Content

Topic 1: Method Validation

• Guidelines for the validation of analytical methods in microbiology
• Criteria and guidance for the validation of qualitative methods
• Criteria and guidance for the validation of quantifiable methods
• Criteria and guidance for the validation of molecular-based assays
• Criteria and guidance for the validation and verification of commercially available microbiological diagnostic kits

Topic 2: Measurement of Uncertainty

• Estimation of Uncertainty for Microbiological Counting Methods

Course Content

• SAMM Requirements for Internal Audit
• Overview of the Internal Audit Process
• Audit Schedule
• Audit planning
• Development of auditors skills
• Conducting an Audit
• The Audit Report and Follow-up

This two-day course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge needed to deepen their understanding of sustainability and carbon management practices. As global pressures mount for industries to minimize their environmental impact, this course equips participants with the tools, strategies, and insights necessary for effective implementation of sustainable practices. The objectives include understanding fundamental sustainability concepts, calculating and managing carbon footprints through lifecycle assessment, and exploring strategies for emissions reduction, including process optimization and carbon capture technologies. Participants will learn about sustainable chemistry practices, such as green chemistry principles and the use of biotechnology, examining the circular economy model and its application in chemical industries, focusing on recycling and waste valorization. The course will familiarize participants with the latest tools and technologies for monitoring and reporting sustainability metrics. Furthermore, participants will be prepared for future trends and challenges in sustainability and regulatory landscapes. This workshop is particularly beneficial for professionals in the chemical sectors, including environmental managers, sustainability officers, engineers, regulatory compliance personnel, and corporate strategists. By the end of the course, participants will have a robust understanding of how to navigate the complexities of sustainability and carbon management within the chemical industry, empowering them to lead their organizations toward more sustainable practices and compliance with evolving regulations.

Course Content

• Session 1: Introduction to Sustainability in Chemical Sector, Overview of Sustainability Concepts, Sustainability Evolution and Regulations for Public Listed Companies & SMEs
• Session 2: Understanding Sustainability in the Chemical Industry, Governance in Chemistry, Social and Ethical Considerations in Chemistry, Environmental Impact of Chemistry
• Session 3: Practical Applications of ESG in Chemistry, Sustainable Production Technologies, Biotechnology and Alternative Feedstock, Case studies of sustainable chemical processes
• Session 4: Decarbonization of Chemical Industry, Concepts of Circular Economy, Implementing Circular Practices in Waste Management, Measuring Greenhouse gasses emissions /Carbon Footprint for Products and processes, Sustainability Reporting on ESG Performance
• Session 5: Interactive Activities and Case Studies, Case Study Analysis, Presentation & Conclusions

Course Content

This training brings practical guidance for laboratories to organize interlaboratory comparisons (ILCs)
with a small number of participants (n = 2–7) which is not normally arranged by a proficiency testing
provider. The methodological guideline aims to provide practical approaches following the technical
requirements of organizing a small ILC.
Topics covered:

• • • ISO 17025 and laboratory accreditation requirements on ILC
    • Design of small ILC
    • Preparation of test items
    • Distribution of ILC test items
    • Statistical evaluation of the results
    • Participation report

Course Content

• • • Approaches to method validation
    • Performance characteristic of a method
    • Documentation and use of method validation data
    • Use of method validation data for quantification of measurement uncertainty and conformity assessment

Day 1 focuses on the regulatory landscape for halal products, introducing participants to essential halal certification bodies and their roles and the fundamentals of the Halal Assurance System (HAS). Participants will learn about halal compliance elements, common non-compliance issues, and practical techniques for describing halal products and constructing flow diagrams. An interactive session will guide them through identifying halal ingredients and raw materials using tree diagrams.

Day 2 covers the advanced application of HAS, including identifying Halal Control Points (HCPs), setting criteria limits, and establishing verification and monitoring systems. Additionally, the course explores traceability, product recall management, and handling customer complaints to ensure a robust halal assurance framework. The latter part of Day 2 provides an in-depth look at analytical techniques used in halal certification, including protein- and oil-based sample analyses and alcohol testing, all critical for verifying product authenticity and compliance.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to implement halal regulatory requirements, manage non-conformance issues, and use analytical techniques for certification. The course combines theoretical insights with practical exercises, enabling participants to apply these skills in their professional settings confidently.

Course Content

• Session 1: Introduction to regulatory requirements for halal certification
• Session 2: Halal Assurance System (has) overview
• Session 3: Halal non-compliance issues
• Session 4: Elements in Halal requirements
• Session 5: Halal product & service description
• Session 6: Constructing and conforming flow diagrams
• Session 7: Identification of Halal ingredients and raw materials using the tree diagram
• Session 8: Identification of Halal Control Points (HCP)
• Session 9: Establishing criteria limits for halal control points
• Session 10: Monitoring systems and corrective actions for non-conformance
• Session 11: Establishing verification procedures and documentation systems
• Session 12: Traceability and product recall management
• Session 13: Analysis for Halal products certification & Analysis for Halal products certification

Course Content

• • • ISO 17025 requirements and SAMM Policy on proficiency testing (PT)
    • Organisation of PT schemes
    • Statistics in PT performance evaluation
    • Root cause analysis for poor performance
    • Corrective actions

Course Content

• • • Introduction to Method Validation
    • SAMM Scheme
    • Descriptive Statistics
    • Outlier Tests – Dixon, Grubb and Cochran
    • Standard error of the mean
    • Confidence Intervals
    • Significance Testing, the Student t-test, F-test, one-way ANOVA, Analysis of Variance, Linear Regression, Standard Curve & its Confidence Intervals, Determination of method’s measurement uncertainty

Course Content

• • • Introduction
    • General requirements
    • Structural requirements
    • Resource requirements
    • Process requirements
    • Management systems requirements