EURAMET 2026 Training course on peer-review

Objective of the Course
This training is designed to develop both the understanding and the practical competence required to conduct peer reviews under the CIPM MRA.

Beyond theoretical presentations, the course adopts an interactive and hands-on approach, combining expert input with extensive group exercises and a full simulation of a peer review.

Through this “learning by doing” approach, participants will gain direct experience in planning, conducting, and concluding a peer review, enabling them to apply the concepts confidently in real-life situations.

The lecturers are internationally recognised experts in NMI/DI peer review, and there will be ample opportunity for discussion and exchange.

Course outline

Day 1 (09:00 – 17:30 CET)

Opening and welcome	Introduction to the training course and learning objectives Activity: Icebreaker – interactive introduction of participants
Reference framework	Objective: Understand standards and their roles ISO 19011 – Guidelines for auditing ISO/IEC 17025 – Requirements CIPM MRA framework EURAMET guide for on-site visits
Peer Review – Initiation	Objective: Understand peer-review initiation Peer review formalisation (scope, criteria, team) Registration of TC Projects Group exercise: TC project initiation Activity: World Café
Peer Review – Preparation Phase	Objective: Prepare an effective peer-review Document review Audit planning Allocation of tasks Group exercise: Prepare an audit plan
Peer Review – Opening Meeting	Objective: Conduct an opening meeting Opening meeting organisation and structure Adaptation to context and level of formality Group exercise: Conduct opening meeting
Questions & Discussion

Day 2 (09:00 – 17:30 CET)

Peer Review – Evidence & Findings

Objective: Collect evidence and identify findings

Collecting and verifying information
Assessing staff competence, technical validity and QMS compliance

Activity: Quiz – Fact vs Opinion / Visual awareness test

Group exercise:

Conduct quality and technical audit
Document and present findings

Questions & Discussion

Day 3 (09:00 – 16:00 CET)

Peer Review – Conclusion & Closing	Objective: Conduct a closing meeting Communicate results effectively
Peer Review – Final report	Objective: Prepare peer-review report Structure and content of report
Wrap-up	Distribution of certificates Feedback and evaluation

Lecturers

Caude Schumacher, ILNAS (Luxembourg)
Jaroslav Mucha, CMI (Czechia)
Enver Sadikoglu, UME (Türkiye)
Miruna Dobre, SMD (Belgium)
Michela Sega, INRiM (Italy)
Silvie Hoffmanova, EURAMET

Who should attend?
NMI and DI experts involved in peer visits, with a particular focus on peer-review team leaders.
Experienced peer reviewers are also welcome to refresh their knowledge, share their expertise, and contribute to this first edition of the training.

Registration deadline and confirmation
Participation is free of charge. Maximal number of participants is 23.
Please register by 15 August 2026.
Registration will be confirmed by 22 August 2026.

To register, please go here >>

Venue
Cercle Cité
2, rue Genistre
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Local logistic information and accommodation
Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation.
Coffee breaks and lunches will be offered by the host (EURAMET).
Information on transport, accommodation, and the city of Luxembourg will be provided shortly.

Contact
For questions, please contact CaBuCo coordinator Peter Kiska.

For questions about transfer and accommodation please contact local host Claude Schumacher.

Course outline

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