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Tripod Beta | Road to Gold

Advance from entry to expert in Tripod Beta. Gain practical skills, interpret diagrams, and contribute to investigations. Discover more about the course pathway and register your interest.
Type of training

Blended learning

Duration

4 weeks
120 Hours

Pace

Guided

Certificate

After completion

Price

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Join ABB’s Road to Tripod Gold program and gain internationally recognised expertise in incident analysis. This structured training program leads to bronze, silver, and gold accreditation, equipping you with the skills to systematically investigate incidents and prevent future occurrences.

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Customised learning path for ABB employees

For ABB, we offer a complete training pathway from Bronze to Gold, guiding participants through the full Tripod Beta accreditation process. However, it is also possible to enrol in individual levels separately.
This flexible approach allows you to decide your own pace—you can complete one level and choose when to proceed to the next, based on your schedule and professional needs.

The training

The Tripod Beta accreditation process consists of three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each level represents a deeper understanding and competency in applying the methodology.
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What is Tripod Beta?

Bronze

Silver

Gold

Tripod Beta is a structured methodology designed to investigate and analyse incidents by identifying human and organisational factors that contribute to failures. Based on the Swiss Cheese Model and Human Behaviour theory, it is widely used in high-risk industries to enhance safety and reliability.

Bronze Tripod Beta Practitioner

This is the entry-level certification, focusing on acquiring a theoretical understanding of the Tripod Beta methodology and terminology. After completing this level, you will be able to interpret Tripod diagrams and reports and contribute as a team member to incident investigations.

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Key competencies

  • Participate as a team member in incident investigations

  • Interpret Tripod Beta diagrams and reports

  • Contribute to identifying causes of incidents

How to achieve

  • Successfully complete a Tripod Beta training course

  • Pass a final knowledge assessment

Certification

  • Valid for 2 years


  • After obtaining Bronze, participants can progress to the Silver level

Gold Tripod Beta Practitioner

This is the highest level of Tripod Beta accreditation, demonstrating the ability to lead a full-scale incident analysis based on a real or historical case. Gold Practitioners have expertise in the management of complex investigations and the implementation of organisational safety improvements.

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Key competencies

  • Lead complex, high-risk incident investigations

  • Implement improvement strategies based on in-depth analysis

  • Drive organisational change to prevent future incidents

How to achieve

  • Complete and submit a Tripod report on a real incident investigation

  • Submit findings in two structured stages

  • Receive expert feedback and approval from assessors

Certification

  • Valid for 5 years


  • Gold practitioners are recognised as experts in incident investigation.

Silver Tripod Beta Practitioner

At this level, you demonstrate the ability to conduct a Tripod analysis independently, based on a case study. This involves identifying events, failed barriers, and underlying causes in a structured manner.

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Key competencies

  • Independently lead minor or non-critical incident investigations

  • Develop Tripod analyses and implement findings

  • Gain deeper insights into organisational factors contributing to incidents

How to achieve

  • Complete a structured Tripod report, submitted in three stages

  • Receive expert feedback and revisions from an accredited assessor

  • Pass the final Silver Practitioner assessment

Certification

  • Valid for 2 years


  • After obtaining Silver, participants can progress to the Gold level

Practical information

Each Tripod Beta module is designed to progressively build your incident investigation skills. Each level builds upon the previous one, but you can also choose to enrol in individual modules based on your expertise and professional goals. Below is an overview of what each training module includes.

Tripod Bronze training

  • 3 live training sessions via Microsoft Teams
  • Two homework assignments with individual feedback
  • Final assessment leading to Bronze Practitioner accreditation

Tripod Silver training

  • Guided case study analysis, submitted in three structured stages
  • Plenary feedback sessions with the trainer
  • Individual expert reviews for each stage
  • Successful completion leads to Silver Practitioner accreditation

Tripod Gold training

  • Full-scale incident analysis based on a real case
  • Submission in two structured stages, with expert feedback
  • One-on-one coaching and peer review discussions
  • Final approval results in Gold Practitioner accreditation

Register your interest

Let us know which course you’d like to take next. Enter your details, make your selection, and we’ll ensure you’re on the right path.
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Internationally recognised certification in incident investigation
100% online – learn from anywhere, with expert guidance
Real-world case studies to apply your knowledge immediately
Flexible enrolment – sign up for one or multiple levels
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