Program Summary for the Certificate in
Petroleum Technology for Non-Technical Professionals
 

 
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Provides an introduction to the upstream oil and gas industry for learners with non-technical backgrounds. Beginning with basic concepts of petroleum geology and geophysics, examines the exploration process and the considerations involved in finding oil and gas reserves. Describes the enabling technologies and major considerations involved in well planning, drilling operations, production and field development, and reservoir management.
BACKGROUND LEARNING:
Complete the following IPIMS.ep Background Learning courses:
  1. Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology
  2. Fundamentals of Exploration Geophysics
  3. Hydrocarbon Properties
  4. Subsurface Environment
  5. Hydrocarbon Generation and Migration
  6. Reservoirs
  7. Traps
  8. Drilling and Well Completion
  9. Production Technology
  10. Reservoir Management
  11. Oil and Gas Pipelines
  12. Introduction to Well Logging
  13. Fundamentals of Well Testing
ACTION LEARNING:
Complete the following simulated job assignments:
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Submit a short (3 to 5 page) original paper of publishable quality devoted to some aspect of Petroleum Technology for Non-Technical Professionals. Include one or more recommendations for applying technology, better operating practices or improved business practices within your company. Alternatively, you may prepare a research report summarizing recent developments in technology, business or management practices, with references, that will be of interest to your management. Your IHRDC mentor must approve the assignment topic in advance, and the final report must be accepted by your manager and the IHRDC mentor before credit is received.

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program schedule
   
Approximate dedicated hours to complete: 80

Price:  $1,400.00
Credits:  2
CEUs:  8