Planning and running a plant shutdown, turnaround, or outage is one of the most demanding tasks in maintenance and reliability. The stakes are high, the timelines are tight, and mistakes are costly. How to Run Your First Shutdown with Confidence and Clarity gives you the proven framework to lead your first STO event successfully - without getting overwhelmed.

Taught by world-renowned maintenance expert Joel Levitt, this course delivers practical tools, checklists, and insights to help you confidently plan, organize, and execute shutdowns that meet deadlines, control costs, and deliver long-term reliability.

You’ll learn how to build a shutdown strategy, manage risks, coordinate teams and contractors, and create repeatable processes that save money and prevent chaos. With detailed templates and real-world examples, this training equips you with a clear path to excellence - whether your site’s next event is weeks or months away.

Who Should Enroll

• Maintenance and reliability managers
• Supervisors, planners, and engineers
• Project leads responsible for STO events
• Contractors, coordinators, and support staff
• Anyone preparing to lead or support a shutdown

What You'll Learn

• The five phases of a successful shutdown and what to expect in each
• How to scope, validate, and prioritize work effectively
• Strategies to manage risks, safety, and emergent work
• How to structure and lead a high-performing shutdown team
• Logistics planning for materials, contractors, and site control
• Financial tracking, reporting, and lessons learned for continuous improvement
• How to institutionalize a long-term STO strategy for your facility

Included Materials

• 4.5 hours of video instruction
• Complete slide decks and a comprehensive workbook
• Phase-specific checklists and planning templates
• Practical exercises, readings, and examples
• Certificate of completion
• 1-year course access