Oil and gas is far more than drilling and production. Behind every barrel of crude oil or unit of natural gas is an interconnected value chain involving exploration, reservoirs, wells, processing facilities, transportation networks, commercial decisions, investment risks, and increasingly sophisticated technologies. Understanding how these pieces fit together is essential for anyone who wants to work effectively in the industry.
The Oil & Gas Industry Fundamentals training course provides a practical introduction to the technical, operational, and commercial foundations of the sector. Across five focused days, you'll follow the oil and gas value chain from production and well operations through processing, storage, transportation, economics, and resource management.
The programme is designed to make industry concepts accessible without losing sight of how the business actually operates. You'll become familiar with essential terminology, explore how production systems work, understand how projects are evaluated, and examine the risks that influence operational and investment decisions. You'll also look ahead at sustainability, digital transformation, and the technologies reshaping the future of energy.
Whether you're entering the industry for the first time or already supporting oil and gas operations from a non-technical function, this course will help you see the bigger picture and understand how your role connects to the wider energy business.