Certified Technical Specialist in Asset Management (CTAM)

COURSE DESIGN

Our CTAM course was designed from years of practical experience and through the eyes of a newcomer to the world of asset management. Our original course content is driven by example, not just theory. The course not only satisfies the qualification requirements of the World Partners in Asset Management CTAM level but also equips attendees to make a difference in the workplace immediately.

The course draws out key elements of ISO55001 and the GFMAM Landscape and presents them through real-world examples.

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 This course is for any person working in an asset-centric organisation, including:

Consultants, Managers, Asset Managers, Sales and Business Development, Supply Chain and Procurement, Operations, Maintenance, Product Development, Engineering and supporting functions including Safety, Environmental, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Commercial, Human Resources and Information Technology. (refer to the CTAM prerequisites below)   

• Introduction
• Asset Management Fundamentals
• Asset Management System
• Stakeholders and Service Delivery
• Management, Leadership and Culture
• Life Cycle Management
• Cost, Risk and Performance
• Data and Information
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Improvement
• Summary and Exam

YOUR INSTRUCTOR (Canada)

Susan Lubell is a seasoned Asset Management and Maintenance & Reliability professional. She has trained thousands worldwide across multiple industry sectors and is the Principal Consultant with Steppe Consulting Inc (Canada).

• Certified Fellow in Asset Management (CFAM)
• Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA)
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng, Alberta Canada) , Certified Maintenance Management Professional (MMP - PEMAC), Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Chair of the World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM) 
• Active contributor to the Global Forum of Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM) AM Landscape 3^rd Edition Steering Committee, AM Maturity – A Position Statement,  Guidelines for Assessing AM Maturity, and Specification for an AM Maturity Assessor
• Current Chair of PEMAC Competency Committee; former President and Director PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada
• Authorized PEMAC instructor MMP Maintenance Management Professional and CAMP Certified Asset Management Professional national certifications for 15+ years, 1200+ students
• Principal Consultant, Steppe Consulting Inc. (Canada) providing asset management consulting and training
• 25+ years progressive employee roles in Canadian energy production companies with asset management experience in roles spanning the entire asset lifecycle
• Books:
• Co-author: Root Cause Analysis Made Simple: Driving Bottom-Line Improvements by Preventing One Failure at a Time (ISBN 978-1-941872-36-9)
• Contributing Author: Dealing with Aging Process Facilities and Infrastructure (ISBN 978-1-119-43083-4)
• Chapter Author: Empowering Women in STEM, Working Together to Inspire the Future (ISBN 978-1-032-67894-8)

• Awards:
  • PEMAC AM Leadership 2023
  • PEMAC Sergio Guy Memorial 2020

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Am I required to sit the CTAM exam via the WPiAM after I complete this course?

• No. This CTAM course includes an equivalent exam, which has been approved by the WPiAM.

I have completed this course. What must I do to receive my CTAM Certification?

• Provide your passing certificate from this course to any participating WPiAM member society and complete the competency profile. This will place you in their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.

If I fail the exam, can I resit it again? Is there an additional cost?

• Yes, you can sit the exam as many times as required at no additional cost.

What are the prerequisites to becoming a CTAM?

• Two years of experience in an asset management-related role - It is any role that supports Asset Management decision-making across the asset life cycle, including Managers, Asset Managers, Business Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Product Development, and supporting functions such as Safety, Environment, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Commercial, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

How do the AAMC and CTAM courses differ?

• Both courses have the same structure; however, the AAMC course is based on Understanding (refer to Bloom's Learning Taxonomy 2001) and is supported by a 25-question multiple-choice exam. The CTAM course is based on Application (refer to Bloom's Learning Taxonomy 2001) and is supported by a 50-question multiple-choice exam.