Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Oil and gas projects are large, complex and risky, often involving remote locations, multiple contractors, advanced technology and strict safety requirements. Many projects suffer cost and schedule overruns because of weak front-end planning and control.
This Aractech course applies project management practice to oil and gas, covering stage-gate processes, front-end loading, project organisation, contracting strategy, planning and scheduling, cost control, risk management, HSE in projects and commissioning and handover. Participants work on a realistic project case throughout the week.
The course helps project professionals deliver safer and more predictable outcomes.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Apply stage-gate and front-end loading in oil and gas projects
- Define project organisation and contracting strategy
- Plan, schedule and control projects
- Manage project risks and changes
- Integrate HSE and quality into project delivery
- Manage commissioning, handover and close-out
Who should attend
Target audience
- Project managers and engineers in oil and gas
- Project controls professionals
- Engineering and construction managers
- Owner's team members
- Contractor project staff
- Asset managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Industry-based lectures
- Running project case study
- Planning and control exercises
- Risk workshops
- Group presentations
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Oil and Gas Project Framework
- Characteristics of oil and gas projects
- Stage-gate process
- Front-end loading
- Project governance
- Coffee break
- Project governance (continued)
- Lessons from project failures
- Exercise: Project readiness assessment
Day 2
Organisation and Contracting
- Project organisation
- Owner and contractor roles
- Contracting strategies
- EPC and alternative models
- Coffee break
- EPC and alternative models (continued)
- Interfaces
- Workshop: Contracting strategy
Day 3
Planning and Control
- Work breakdown structure
- Scheduling
- Cost estimating and budgets
- Earned value
- Coffee break
- Earned value (continued)
- Change management
- Exercise: Project control dashboard
Day 4
Risk, HSE and Quality
- Project risk management
- HSE in projects
- Quality management
- Supply chain risk
- Coffee break
- Supply chain risk (continued)
- Stakeholder management
- Case study: Project risk event
Day 5
Completion and Handover
- Mechanical completion
- Commissioning
- Handover to operations
- Coffee break
- Handover to operations (continued)
- Close-out and lessons
- Benefits realisation
- Capstone: Project execution plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Oil and Gas Project Management (OG-051) cover?
This course covers Oil and Gas through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Project managers and engineers in oil and gas, Project controls professionals, Engineering and construction managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Frankfurt, Barcelona, London, Munich, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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