Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Many people in the oil and gas industry work in finance, HR, legal, procurement, IT and administration without a technical background. Understanding how the upstream business works helps them contribute more effectively and communicate with technical colleagues.
This Aractech course explains the upstream life cycle from exploration to abandonment in clear language: how oil and gas are found, drilled, developed and produced, how reserves are estimated, how projects are evaluated, and how contracts, fiscal terms and economics shape decisions. No technical background is required.
Participants gain a practical understanding of the industry and its terminology.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Describe the upstream oil and gas life cycle
- Understand exploration, drilling and production basics
- Explain reserves and resources
- Understand field development and project decisions
- Understand contracts, fiscal terms and economics
- Communicate effectively with technical teams
Who should attend
Target audience
- Finance, HR and legal professionals in oil and gas
- Procurement and supply chain staff
- IT and administrative staff
- Government officials
- Investors and analysts
- New industry entrants
Methodology
Learning approach
- Clear, non-technical presentations
- Videos and visuals
- Simple exercises
- Case studies
- Group discussions
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
The Upstream Industry
- Oil and gas in the energy mix
- Industry structure
- Upstream life cycle
- Key players
- Coffee break
- Key players (continued)
- Industry terminology
- Exercise: Industry map
Day 2
Exploration and Appraisal
- Petroleum geology basics
- Seismic
- Exploration wells
- Appraisal
- Coffee break
- Appraisal (continued)
- Risk
- Case study: A discovery
Day 3
Drilling and Development
- Drilling basics
- Well completion
- Field development options
- Facilities
- Coffee break
- Facilities (continued)
- Project phases
- Exercise: Development concept
Day 4
Production and Operations
- Production processes
- Reservoir management
- Maintenance
- HSE
- Coffee break
- HSE (continued)
- Decommissioning
- Exercise: Production profile
Day 5
Commercial Aspects
- Contracts and fiscal terms
- Project economics
- Reserves reporting
- Coffee break
- Reserves reporting (continued)
- Energy transition
- Careers and collaboration
- Capstone: Upstream business review
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Upstream Oil and Gas for Non-Technical Professionals (OG-068) 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 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Finance, HR and legal professionals in oil and gas, Procurement and supply chain staff, IT and administrative staff
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 London, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Geneva.
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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