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Essential Skills for Oil & Gas Professionals

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Designed for managers and finance professionals entering the oil and gas sector, this five-day course outlines the industry's complete value chain. Delegates examine exploration agreements, project economics, cost estimation and risk management to understand the commercial drivers shaping the business.

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  • 19–23 Oct 2026Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 2–6 Nov 2026Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 16–20 Nov 2026Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 7–11 Dec 2026Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 21–25 Dec 2026Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 11–15 Jan 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
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  • 25–29 Jan 2027Cairo£2,280 + VAT
  • 8–12 Feb 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 22–26 Feb 2027Jeddah£4,200 + VAT
  • 1–5 Mar 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 15–19 Mar 2027Singapore£4,200 + VAT
  • 5–9 Apr 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
  • 19–23 Apr 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 3–7 May 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 17–21 May 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT
  • 14–18 Jun 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 28 Jun – 2 Jul 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 12–16 Jul 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 26–30 Jul 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT
  • 2–6 Aug 2027London£3,360 + VAT
  • 16–20 Aug 2027Madrid£3,400 + VAT
  • 6–10 Sep 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT
  • 20–24 Sep 2027Istanbul£2,280 + VAT
  • 4–8 Oct 2027Vienna£3,400 + VAT
  • 18–22 Oct 2027Milan£3,400 + VAT
  • 8–12 Nov 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 22–26 Nov 2027Malaga£3,080 + VAT
  • 13–17 Dec 2027Amsterdam£3,400 + VAT
  • 27–31 Dec 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

The oil and gas industry is adjusting to shifts in global demand, sustained price volatility and the geopolitical impact of shale production. Professionals joining the sector, or moving into broader management roles, need a clear picture of how the upstream, midstream and downstream segments interact.

The sessions explain the commercial structures that underpin the industry. Delegates review the fiscal agreements used by international and national oil companies, including joint ventures and production sharing contracts. The programme breaks down the capital project lifecycle, from front-end loading to execution and earned value management.

Delegates also learn how to evaluate project opportunities using discounted cash flow analysis, internal rate of return (IRR), net present value (NPV) and unit technical cost (UTC). The final sessions focus on risk management and include a capstone case study on the geopolitical effects of United States shale gas production.

Course objectives

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

  1. Analyse the structure and challenges of the oil and gas industry
  2. Identify key players and commercial drivers across the value chain
  3. Evaluate joint ventures and production sharing contracts
  4. Apply project planning, cost estimation and execution techniques
  5. Measure project performance using earned value management analysis

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Senior and middle managers
  • Accountants and finance professionals
  • HR, contracting, procurement and IT professionals
  • Line managers with strategic or budgeting responsibility
  • New entrants to the oil and gas industry
  • Professional advisers and business consultants

Training methodology

  • The seminar leader facilitates discussions and presents industry frameworks.
  • Delegates work through problems and real case studies to apply the concepts to their own organisations.
  • The course concludes with a capstone exercise focused on high-priority action plans.

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Commercial drivers in oil and gas

    • The nature of the industry
    • Upstream, midstream and downstream operations
    • Exploration, evaluation and reserve estimates
    • Business models, lifting costs and production costs
    • Strategic challenges and opportunities for key players
  2. Day 2

    Exploration and production arrangements

    • Fiscal agreements and contracting strategies for IOCs and NOCs
    • Reward structures and options
    • The importance of project planning
    • Front-end loading challenges
    • Capital project planning and execution
    • Implementing effective project control frameworks
  3. Day 3

    Project economics and cost estimation

    • Evaluating project opportunities
    • Cash-flow analysis and the time value of money
    • Key profitability indicators: NPV, IRR, UTC and payback
    • Calculating discounted cash flows
    • Cost estimation and influencing factors
    • Earned value management analysis for performance reporting
  4. Day 4

    Risk management application

    • The purpose of risk management in capital projects
    • Specifying objectives and project uncertainties
    • Technical and non-technical risks
    • Risk register review and analysis
    • Stakeholder identification and mapping
  5. Day 5

    Industry capstone case study

    • Case study: the shale gas revolution in the United States
    • The impact of shale gas on the global market
    • The geopolitics of oil and gas pricing
    • Summary and course wrap-up

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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