An Intensive 10-day Training Course

The 10-Day MBA for
Oil and Gas Professionals

International Business and Strategic OD in the Oil and Gas Industry

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The oil and gas industry remains one of the most influential sectors powering the global economy. From fuel supply to petrochemicals, its influence shapes international markets, national policies, and corporate strategies. The price of oil and production volumes are closely monitored economic indicators, making it vital for professionals in this field to understand both the operational mechanics and strategic business elements of the industry.

With operations that span exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution—each highly technical and capital-intensive—the sector demands not only cutting-edge technologies but also strong leadership and business acumen. This highly interactive and practical training course, The 10-Day MBA for Oil and Gas Professionals, is specifically designed to bridge operational expertise with strategic management skills.

Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of global oil and gas operations while developing the managerial competencies needed to drive sustainable growth. The training course also places a strong emphasis on strategic talent management—preparing leaders to recruit, develop, and retain the human capital essential for long-term success in this competitive industry.

This 10-Day MBA for Oil and Gas Professionals training course will highlight:

  • A broad operational understanding of upstream, midstream, and downstream functions
  • Key business drivers and how to enhance operational efficiency and profitability
  • Financial insights into the economics of the oil and gas value chain
  • Tools to assess and capitalise on market and investment opportunities
  • Talent development frameworks for securing a competitive edge
  • Succession planning and organisational sustainability strategies

This training course is split into two modules:

Module I - Certificate in International Oil & Gas Business Management

Module II - Strategic Talent Management

Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this 10-Day MBA for Oil and Gas Professionals training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structural and operational dynamics of the oil and gas industry
  • Analyse gas processing systems and downstream production methods
  • Evaluate business opportunities using sound economic and financial principles
  • Make informed decisions aligned with organisational strategy and market realities
  • Design effective talent development and retention programs
  • Implement long-term succession planning to drive strategic growth
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Participants to this, The 10-day MBA for Oil and Gas Professionals training course will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the training course outline with the instructor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training course  methodology includes highly interactive exercises, business and industry relevant case studies, as well as specific topic related videos.  The instructor will ensure that facilitated discussions take place throughout to draw on examples of best practice in the industry and further enhance learning and the experiential experience of those attending.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations whose staff attend this training course will benefit from:

  • Leaders with a holistic understanding of the oil and gas value chain
  • Improved decision-making across functional departments
  • Enhanced project evaluation and risk management capabilities
  • Stronger talent development pipelines and retention frameworks
  • Increased alignment between business strategy and workforce development
  • Long-term sustainability through effective succession planning
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants will return to their roles with:

  • Strategic insight into the industry’s key operational areas
  • The ability to participate meaningfully in high-level planning and analysis
  • Improved confidence in leading teams and making financial decisions
  • A toolkit for identifying and nurturing high-potential employees
  • Skills to balance immediate business needs with long-term organisational growth
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Acadeamy The 10-Day MBA for Oil and Gas Professionals training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals in the oil and gas industry, but will greatly benefit:

  • Geologists, Geo-Physicists, and Engineers
  • Managers
  • Employees working in the areas of Planning, Marketing or Finance
  • HR / L&D Personnel
  • High potential / identified future Leaders
  • Anyone requiring a broad understanding of the structure, operations and economics of the oil and gas industries

DAILY AGENDA

Module 1: Certificate in International Oil & Gas Business Management
Day 1: Sources, Origin and Nature of Petroleum
  • Introduction to Petroleum Chemistry
  • Origins of Hydrocarbon Deposits
  • Basic Petroleum Geology
  • Exploration Activities
  • Oil and Gas Field Development & Production
  • Well Fluids and Surface Production Operations
Day 2: Oil Companies, Corporate Relationships and Structures
  • Local, National and Multi-national Oil and Gas Companies
  • Integrated and Non-integrated Companies
  • Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies (OPEC)
  • International Energy Agency (IEA)
  • Production Sharing Agreements
  • Transportation and Storage Operations
Day 3: Processing Operations in Oil and Gas
  • Oil Refining Operations
    • Distillation
    • Product Conversion Processes
    • Product Improvement & Blending Processes
  • Gas Processing Operations
    • Inlet Separation
    • Sulfur Removal and Sulfur Recovery
    • Dehydration
    • Dewpoint Control and Byproduct Recovery
    • Gas Compression and LNG Production
Day 4: Evaluation of Oil and Gas Opportunities
  • Estimating the Cost of Oil and Gas Facilities
  • Using Historical Costs
    • Cost Curves
    • Adjusting for Different Sizes
    • Adjusting for Different Time Periods
  • Building Cash Flow Models
  • Using Cash Flow Models to Evaluate Projects
Day 5: Processing Operations and Economics
  • Basic Economics of the Oil and Gas Industries
    • Benchmark Indicators
    • Net Present Value
    • Internal Rate of Return
    • Unit Technical Cost
    • Payback & Maximum Exposure
  • Making Decisions under Conditions of Certainty and Uncertainty
  • Risk & Uncertainty
Module 2: Strategic Talent Management
Day 6: Defining and Attracting Talent
  • Talent management – Overview and background
  • Talent / high potential - Defining the criteria
  • Talent options - Recruit external or grow internal
  • Aligning talent management with organisational development (OD) and business strategy
  • Utilising workforce planning and other sources of data
  • Attraction strategies – Use of media and other channels
Day 7: Creating Your High Potential Talent Pool
  • Talent management models, grading and structures
  • Assessment methods and systems - Use of Psychometric / Behavioral / Competency Frameworks
  • Conducting an effective talent gap analysis
  • ABC model of potential – Getting the criteria right
  • Using the 9 Box Grid, and other methods to create your talent and high potential matrix
Day 8: Developing Your Talent and High Potentials
  • Defining high caliber development options
  • Conducting an effective performance discussion
  • Creating individual development plans
  • Powerful feedback techniques: Motivating individuals to achieve higher potential
  • Coaching for success
Day 9: Retaining and Sustaining Your Talent and High Potentials
  • Career paths – Guidance for growth
  • Using mentoring programmes to develop and retain your talent
  • Reward strategies - Intrinsic and extrinsic incentives to motive your talent
  • Managing expectations and delivering workable outcomes
  • Growth rotation development (assignments, experience strategies)
  • Creating a sustainable talent pipeline
Day 10: Strategic Succession Planning and Organisational Capability Review
  • Defining your bench strength
  • Succession planning and the OCR process
  • Conducting effective calibration meetings
  • Formulating a strategic talent plan for the organization in-line with the business strategy
  • Communicating the strategy to the board and the company
  • Conclusion and review
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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