Core Competencies for Oil and Gas Professionals

This course provides participants with a holistic and integrated overview of the oil and gas Industry. Delegates will learn the salient features of the oil and gas sector's upstream, midstream, and downstream. The course will highlight the fiscal regimes prevailing in the petroleum sector and assist participants in understanding the world oil markets and determinants of oil pricing. Finally, the course will cover oil and gas project economics and the inherent health, safety, and environmental issues in the oil and gas sector.

The instructional format capitalizes on a careful balance of formal presentations by the course leader and individual and group exercises. The course also features several case studies followed by plenary discussions.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Achieve a comprehensive understanding of the oil and gas industry
• Recognize the elements of oil and gas upstream    
• Develop an understanding of oil and gas logistics and world oil markets
• Acquire knowledge of economic considerations of oil and gas projects 
• Appreciate the risks and safety factors in the oil and gas sector 

Project Managers, Planning Managers, Financial Managers, Procurement Managers, Business Development Managers, Enterprise Risk Managers, Operations and Maintenance Engineers, and individuals keen on gaining insight into the oil and gas business.    

• Identifying hazards
• Planning
• Mitigating risks
• Analyzing
• Working in teams
• Leading cultural change