Course Description, Aims and Objectives
Project managers in the
oil and gas industry have to make decisions in an environment of high levels of
uncertainty. Poor project management causes oil and gas businesses massive
losses of resources. In a climate of volatile oil prices, it is more important
than ever to halt these losses – project managers need to think and act
strategically. The certificate in oil and gas management aims to give attendees
a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of project management as it
relates to the dynamic oil, gas and energy industries. This interactive course
will equip participants with the skills and knowledge to deliver successful
projects, within budget, to deadline and of sound business value. Case studies
on upstream and downstream projects will provide you with real-life examples of
best strategic practices in project management. Take these back to the office
and use them in your daily work to overcome the short-term challenges and boost
your organizations performance. A good understanding of Oil and Gas Project
Management will enable learners to practice and carry out field essential
project planning and execution.
Learning Out Comes
On
successful completion of this unit students can;
·
Critically review the
project life-cycle phases, processes, tools and techniques and the broader
environment in which projects take place.
·
Develop a critical
awareness of the issues involved in the development of project planning and
control activities, including anticipating and assessing business environmental
impacts in the earliest stages of project planning.
·
Critically evaluate the
project objectives of cost, quality and time and the trade-offs and interaction
between these objectives.
·
Evaluate the
relationship between change management and project management and be able to
establish a change management process.
·
Appreciate why project
management is becoming such a powerful and popular practice in the oil and gas
business.
·
Appreciate the economic and
technical context in which an oil and gas project is
undertaken.
·
Use project management
tools and techniques to create a project schedule to meet goals, deliverables
and resource constraints.
·
Use project management
processes, tools and techniques to manage oil and gas projects effectively,
deliver them on time, on budget and right on target.
·
Analyse and investigate
causes of project failure in the petroleum industry, and identify robust and
effective mitigating measures for averting such failures.
Career Prospects/ Occupational Profile
This
course is suitable for:
1.
Bankers in departments such as Asset finance, Energy, Risk,
finance department among others
2.
Individuals working in the oil and gas industry seeking a greater
understanding of the fundamentals in the global oil and gas business.
3.
Professionals in other financial service sectors such as
insurance, capital markets etc
4.
New project managers and support staff of the oil and gas
companies wanting to gain a broader understanding of the various aspects of oil
and gas sector.
5.
Vocational workers such as mechanics, welders, plumbers,
electricians specialized in the oil & gas and ancillary industries.
6.
Business managers and executives with a thorough understanding of
the oil & gas and ancillary industries who can function and perform
superbly in this emerging industry.
7.
More science-oriented technical staff who may be presently holders
of degrees in chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, biology, geology
looking for acareer switch in the oil and gas industry
