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Project Management In Oil & Gas Field Development Training Course

Introduction

Master the complexities of oil & gas field development with our Project Management in Oil & Gas Field Development Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to plan, execute, and deliver successful oil & gas projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion. In today's challenging energy sector, mastering effective project management is crucial for organizations seeking to optimize field development and maximize returns. Our oil and gas field development training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to apply advanced project management techniques for real-world applications.

This project management in oil and gas field development training delves into the core concepts of project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, covering topics such as front-end engineering design (FEED), procurement, and construction management. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to project management in oil and gas field development, meeting the demands of modern energy environments. Whether you're a project manager, engineer, or operations supervisor, this Project Management in Oil & Gas Field Development course will empower you to drive project success and achieve strategic objectives.

Target Audience:

  • Project Managers
  • Project Engineers
  • Operations Supervisors
  • Construction Managers
  • Procurement Specialists
  • Planning Engineers
  • Field Development Managers

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the fundamentals of project management in oil & gas field development.
  • Master project planning and scheduling techniques for field development.
  • Utilize risk management and contingency planning strategies.
  • Implement effective stakeholder engagement and communication.
  • Design and build robust project execution plans.
  • Optimize project cost control and budget management.
  • Troubleshoot and address common challenges in field development projects.
  • Implement quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes.
  • Integrate project management with engineering and construction activities.
  • Understand how to manage large-scale field development projects.
  • Explore advanced project management applications (e.g., digital twins, AI for project optimization).
  • Apply real world use cases for project management in various field development scenarios.
  • Leverage project management tools and frameworks for efficient implementation.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Field Development Project Management

  • Fundamentals of project management in oil & gas field development.
  • Overview of field development project lifecycle and phases.
  • Setting up a field development project management framework.
  • Introduction to project management tools and methodologies.
  • Best practices for field development project management.

Module 2: Project Planning and Scheduling

  • Mastering project planning and scheduling techniques for field development.
  • Utilizing critical path method (CPM) and program evaluation and review technique (PERT).
  • Implementing resource allocation and leveling.
  • Designing and building project schedules and timelines.
  • Best practices for project planning.

Module 3: Risk Management and Contingency Planning

  • Utilizing risk management and contingency planning strategies.
  • Implementing risk identification and assessment.
  • Designing and building risk mitigation plans.
  • Optimizing contingency reserves and budgets.
  • Best practices for risk management.

Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Implementing effective stakeholder engagement and communication.
  • Utilizing stakeholder analysis and mapping.
  • Designing and building communication plans.
  • Optimizing stakeholder management strategies.
  • Best practices for stakeholder engagement.

Module 5: Project Execution Plans

  • Designing and building robust project execution plans.
  • Utilizing front-end engineering design (FEED) deliverables.
  • Implementing procurement and contracting strategies.
  • Designing and building construction management plans.
  • Best practices for project execution.

Module 6: Cost Control and Budget Management

  • Optimizing project cost control and budget management.
  • Utilizing earned value management (EVM).
  • Implementing cost forecasting and variance analysis.
  • Designing and building cost control systems.
  • Best practices for cost control.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Field Development Projects

  • Troubleshooting and addressing common challenges in field development projects.
  • Analyzing project performance and variance reports.
  • Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
  • Resolving common project management errors.
  • Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

  • Implementing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes.
  • Utilizing inspection and testing procedures.
  • Implementing quality management systems (QMS).
  • Designing and building QA/QC plans.
  • Best practices for QA/QC.

Module 9: Integration with Engineering and Construction

  • Integrating project management with engineering and construction activities.
  • Utilizing integrated project delivery (IPD).
  • Implementing construction management and supervision.
  • Designing and building integrated project teams.
  • Best practices for integration.

Module 10: Large-Scale Field Development Projects

  • Understanding how to manage large-scale field development projects.
  • Utilizing project management tools and techniques.
  • Implementing program evaluation and reporting.
  • Designing scalable project management solutions.
  • Best practices for project management.

Module 11: Advanced Project Management Applications

  • Exploring advanced project management applications (digital twins, AI for project optimization).
  • Utilizing digital twins for project simulation and monitoring.
  • Implementing AI and machine learning for project prediction.
  • Designing and building advanced project management systems.
  • Optimizing advanced applications for specific use cases.
  • Best practices for advanced applications.

Module 12: Real-World Field Development Use Cases

  • Applying real world use cases for project management in various field development scenarios.
  • Utilizing project management for offshore field development.
  • Implementing project management for unconventional field development.
  • Utilizing project management for greenfield and brownfield projects.
  • Implementing project management for subsea installations.
  • Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Project Management Tools Implementation

  • Leveraging project management tools and frameworks for efficient implementation.
  • Utilizing project management software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
  • Implementing project information management systems (PIMS).
  • Designing and building automated project management workflows.
  • Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Monitoring and Metrics

  • Implementing project management monitoring and metrics.
  • Utilizing project performance indicators and KPIs.
  • Designing and building monitoring systems for project progress.
  • Optimizing monitoring for real-time insights.
  • Best practices for monitoring.

Module 15: Future Trends in Field Development Project Management

  • Emerging trends in project management technologies and applications.
  • Utilizing advanced data analytics and predictive modeling.
  • Implementing robotic process automation (RPA) in project management.
  • Best practices for future project management.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.orgtraining@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.orgtraining@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 14 working days before commencement of the training.

Course Schedule
Dates Fees Location Apply
05/05/2025 - 16/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
12/05/2025 - 23/05/2025 $5500 Dubai
19/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 $3000 Nairobi
02/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
09/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 $3500 Mombasa
16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 $3000 Nairobi
07/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $5500 Johannesburg
14/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 $3000 Nairobi
04/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
11/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $3500 Mombasa
18/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 $4500 Dar es Salaam
15/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 $3000 Nairobi
06/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
13/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $4500 Kigali
20/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 $3000 Nairobi
03/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
10/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $3500 Mombasa
17/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 $3000 Nairobi
01/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi
08/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 $3000 Nairobi