CFSP/CFSE Exam Preparation: December 11, 2026- Stafford, TX
Course Description: CFSE/CFSP Exam Preparation The workshop will be split into: A refresher on the key concepts of IEC61511 Sample exercises to be completed Instructor-led review of the questions and answers Q&A session Participants will need to make sure they have a copy of IEC61511 and the relevant sections of IEC61508 (see CFSE website for more information on what sections are required for the exam). Workshop handouts will be provided online as pdf files. What You Will Learn To revise and prepare to take the CFSE/CFSP exam Get a feel for the type of questions that could come up in the exam Have access to an instructor to ask pertinent questions/clarifications How to effectively manage your time during the exam: the dos and don’ts What you can and can’t bring into the exam Who Should Attend Anyone planning on taking the CFSE/CFSP exam Anyone who’s already taken the FSE100 course General Description 1-Day Training Class focused on key concepts, questions, and strategy for taking the Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP) and/or Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE)exam in Process Safety. This assumes the participants have either completed exida’s FSE100 training course or is experienced in the Functional Safety Field. While the course will revisit the basic Functional Safety Concepts, they will be covered quickly and with minimal emphasis on the history, derivation or supporting criteria. The preparation will be based on a set of refresher slide material from the FSE100 course, as a set of 70 slides. The approximate time for the refresher slide review is 2 hours. The course will include a set of example questions covering the full spectrum of the safety lifecycle: FSE101 – 25 questions FSE102 – 36 questions The class will be given 5 hours split over the two sessions to complete the questions and then the instructor will reserve 1 hour at the end to review the questions and answers with the class. For the CFSP/E exam, it is recommended to have the exida “Safety Book Package” consisting of: Certified Functional Safety Expert / Professional (CFSE / CFSP) Study Guide Practical SIL Target Selection - Risk Analysis per the IEC 61511 Safety Lifecycle Safety Instrumented System Design – Techniques and Design Verification The book package is available at: www.exida.com/Books/Safety-Book-Package Exam Students must independently register for the CFSP/E exam via the CFSE website at: www.exidacfse.com. Students are responsible for completing their application online, as well as making sure they nominate their referees and complete their application in full. The CFSP/E exam will be administered online via ProctorU. It is essential for each student to have a copy of the IEC61511 standard and certain sections of IEC61508. The CFSE website will provide further details. Note: exam results will not be provided until the full registration requirements have been met. Please visit the exidacfse website for full details. Course Length: 1 day This course will be held onsite- in-person: Puffer-Sweiven (4230 Greenbriar Dr, Stafford, TX 77477) – North Auditorium Course Registration Deadline: November 16, 2026