About AUC Methanex PSM Professional Diploma
AUC Methanex PSM Professional Diploma is an academically accredited program by the American University in Cairo’s (AUC) Engineering and Science Services Center (ESS), designed to provide a comprehensive education in Process Safety Management (PSM). The PSM professional diploma is the culmination of a journey that Methanex began in 2018 to embed a strong Process Safety Management (PSM) culture within the Egyptian oil, gas and petrochemical industry. This professional diploma aims to build the capability needed to apply the 24 issued PSM standards and guidelines, aligning with industry best practices and international process safety standards.
Tailored for Engineering and Science BSc holders, the AUC Methanex PSM professional diploma is open to professionals across various industries, including oil, gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and mining. Developed through a three-way collaboration between the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Methanex Egypt, and AUC’s ESS, this professional diploma is available to candidates from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources as well as applicants from Egypt and worldwide. The program aims to promote a strong Process Safety culture, enhance personnel capabilities, build technical competence across the Egyptian oil, gas, and petrochemical sector, and expand organizational knowledge.
Diploma Overview and Structure
The professional diploma is structured around the 24 Process Safety standards and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources under the MoU signed with Methanex Egypt in 2020. It also integrates global best practices, including the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) 20 elements of a PSM program, ensuring graduates are prepared to meet national and international safety standards.
This program enables participants to execute safe project design and operate safer production facilities from cradle to grave.
The four- to five-month program includes ongoing assessments and culminates in the AUC’s Engineering and Science Services Center accredited professional diploma for successful candidates. Graduates will gain the knowledge and skills to become competent PSM practitioners, equipping them to enhance safety standards and operational excellence in their industries.
Curriculum
The AUC Methanex professional PSM diploma will cover 8 modules: Process Safety Foundations, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (Part I & Part II), Process Safety Leadership, Process Safety in Design & Engineering, Emergency Response and Incident Investigation, Regulatory Compliance and Auditing, and a Final Project.
Eligibility & Admission Requirements
To enroll, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
How to Apply
The AUC Methanex PSM diploma is open to candidates from the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and applicants in Egypt and worldwide.
More details about the PSM Professional Diploma will be shared upon its official launch, expected in Q4 2025.
