Certificate in Global Upstream Oil & Gas Operations

Operational Excellence in Exploration, Production, Sales & Marketing

Format availability:

In-Person, Online streaming

Duration:

5 Days

Introduction to the course

This high-level Certification training course in Certificate in Global Upstream Oil & Gas Operations focuses on the success factors of wide array of Upstream oil and gas industry operations that beat competition and add value to the stake-holders. Crude Oil & Natural gas have dominated Energy industry for the past century and are likely to continue to for the foreseeable future.

Despite these new business strategies, renewable energy sources current industry projections are that oil production will have to increase to meet rising demand from road transport for many years to come. The innovative technologies in the recovery of oil and gas are reducing the costs, employing more efficient recovery techniques, applying stringent economic evaluation and risk analysis to increase stakeholders value. All these are changing the landscape of petroleum industry. Managing international supplies, understanding of fiscal terms and comparison of worldwide fiscal systems is critical to understanding of Upstream production sharing and joint venture contracts. The objective of this Certificate in Global Upstream Oil & Gas Operations training course is to provide the participants with extensive exposure to the many complex management issues presently confronting the Upstream Petroleum Industry and to strengthen their understanding to mange business successfully.   

Course details

By the end of this Certificate in Global Upstream Oil & Gas Operations training course, participants will learn to:

  • Understand the new technologies and critical success factors of Upstream Operations
  • Maximise the profits by enhancing the recovery of oil and reducing the costs
  • Analyse break-even costs and mitigate economic risk in the low-price environment
  • Implement business strategies for the evolving energy industry in a wide range of situations
  • Be cognizant of Geo-political issues, and different Upstream contracts 
  • Fundamentals of Fiscal terms and conditions, and comparison of World Fiscal Systems

This KC Academy Certificate in Global Upstream Oil & Gas Operations training course is designed to train and improve the business knowledge of a wide range of professionals as follows:

  • Business Development Managers
  • Corporate Planning Professionals
  • Geoscience & Engineering Professionals
  • Refinery Professionals
  • Supply Planners & Scheduling Professionals
  • Government Regulators
  • Law Professionals
  • Tax & Finance Advisors
  • Auditing Personnel    

Daily Agenda

DAY 1 to DAY 5:
  • Understanding Petroleum Industry Upstream Dynamics & Future Trends 
  • Oil & Gas Geology, Exploration and Production
  • Well Evaluations & Completions Technique
  • Management of Oil Recovery Mechanisms
  • Technological Advances in Upstream
  • Economic Evaluations and Project Economics
  • Concession, Production Sharing and JV Contracts
  • Review & Comparison of Different Fiscal Systems in the World for Petroleum Industry 
  • Risk & Uncertainty Analysis in Capital Investments
  • Evaluate Projects by Risk-based Economics, and Petroleum Project Evaluation

Frequently Asked Questions

There are no prerequisites. Our courses are open to students of all backgrounds who are 18 years of age and older. All courses are conducted in English. Video lectures include English subtitles and the option to slow-down, pause, or replay lectures for better retention. Discussion boards are a critical component of each of our courses; therefore, we suggest students have a conversational knowledge of English when pursuing a Certificate of Completion. For any of the art writing courses, students need to be 100% proficient in written English.

You should have an up-to-date web browser such as: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. For more detailed information, please see the guides for supported browsers and basic computer specifications. Our Online Courses can be accessed on a mobile or tablet device, although we strongly encourage you to have access to a desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection for certain course components. Former students have told us it is easiest to read discussion threads and complete written assignments on a laptop or desktop computer.

Registration is available on our website. Just follow these simple steps: Click the “Apply Now” button in the top right corner of your screen. Select “Online Courses.” Choose your course(s). You will be asked for basic contact information and your credit card payment. We require full payment at the time of registration and all tuition is billed in US dollars. Be sure to check with your bank or credit card company, as your financial institution may charge a foreign transaction fee.

Our classes are kept small, at no more than 30 students, to better facilitate and encourage personalized interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Your classmates come from all over the globe and contribute their global perspectives and experience. Some are currently working within the arts while others are just beginning. All classmates share in their passion for the art world.

It is recommended that you begin your course promptly. If you do need to start the course a few days late, contact your instructor as soon as possible after the course has opened to discuss your options. Registration closes on the Friday after the course begins.

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London
12-16 May 2025
Fee: $5,950
Online streaming
14-18 Jul 2025
Fee: $3,950
Houston
14-18 Jul 2025
Fee: $6,950
London
08-12 Sep 2025
Fee: $5,950
Online streaming
06-10 Oct 2025
Fee: $3,950
Houston
06-10 Oct 2025
Fee: $6,950
Dubai
15-19 Dec 2025
Fee: $5,950
Dubai
19-23 Jan 2026
Fee: $5,950
Kigali
23-27 Feb 2026
Fee: $5,950
Online streaming
30 Mar-03 Apr 2026
Fee: $3,950
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Course customization available

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