A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course
Delivering Successful Projects within the Oil & Gas Industry
Understand How to Gain Maximum Economic Recovery on the Project Investment
Course Overview
Projects within the Oil & Gas sector face many prominent issues at the moment and the challenge of delivering large projects in the industry has become more and more difficult. The challenges are increasingly complex, delivering innovative and technological solutions, in an environment where schedules are compressed, budgets consistently looking for cost efficiencies, where safety is crucial and every project faces a network of stakeholders concerned about its impact on the environment and communities.
"There is more to life than increasing its speed." - Mahatma Gandhi
This exciting and highly interactive 5-day GLOMACS Delivering Successful Projects within the Oil & Gas Industry training course provides participants with the key skills required to plan, execute, control and successfully deliver projects in the most challenging of environments. In order to assist delegates to achieve this, we make good use of industry best practice project management tools backed-up with practical instruction. This GLOMACS training course will also help the delegates to identify and develop solutions that will stand them in good stead in the future and to help improve the effectiveness of their project-delivery.
Key areas covered include:
- Understand the importance of clear requirements for project delivery within the Oil & Gas industry
- Understand structural and systematic aspects of project planning and execution that can be used
- Relate to best practice project management philosophies
- Comprehend how project success is measured with emphasis on time, cost, quality and scope
- Perform analytical techniques of project management using best-practice techniques
- Understand the need for the project manager to be leading and managing project teams
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- How to establish the key requirements in an Oil & Gas project
- The route to successful project integration and delivery
- The importance of leading and managing a successful project team
Training Outline
DAY 1: Preparing for Project Delivery
- Understand Who the Key Stakeholders Are and How They May Impact Upon the Project
- Consider Implications of Unclear Needs and Expectations
- Understand the Project Success Criteria and How the Project will be Measured as Successful
- Define the Project Requirements
- Develop the Scope – Using product and work breakdown structures
- Utilise Relevant Techniques for Project Estimating
DAY 2: Project Planning - Schedule, Cost & Resources
- Develop a Network Diagram
- Developing the Precedence Network Diagram with Total and Free Float Calculations
- Develop a Gantt Chart –The Schedule Baseline
- Understand How to Estimate Project Cost Baseline
- Familiarise Yourself with Different Contract Types According to Risk Distribution
- Learn the Difference between Fixed Price & Cost-Plus Contracts
- Resource Allocation Algorithms for Resource Prioritisation
- Planning and Scheduling Limited Resources
- Options for Accelerating the Schedule and How to Deliver
DAY 3: Manage Risks & Resources
- Risk Management Process & Model
- Identifying Potential Risk Events Typical in an Oil & Gas Project
- Understand Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Techniques
- Design Appropriate Risk Response Planning Strategies
- Challenges of An Oil & Gas Project Team
- Learn about Different Leadership Models
- Dynamics of Team Development & Motivation
DAY 4: Managing Project Changes while Maintaining Quality
- Managing Change in Projects
- Understanding the Best Practice Change Processes Used in Projects
- Tracking the Project – Using Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Managing Variable Conditions - Managing the tensions
- Learn about the Critical Chain and its Growing Popularity in the Oil & Gas Industry
- The Benefits of Utilising a Project Support Office
- Project Reviews
- Learn about Project Quality Management
- Differentiate between Quality Planning, Assurance & Control
- Understand How Quality Tools Can be Used
DAY 5: Staying Focused, Delivering and Closing Your Project
- Recognising the Operational Considerations that Need to be Met and Prepared For
- Learn About Project Cost and Schedule Recovery Techniques Relevant to the Oil & Gas Industry
- The Implications of Late Recovery Practices
- Project Management Reporting
- Project Handover & Closure
- Lessons Learned
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
GLOMACS is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. 2759) with PMI®. As an ATP, GLOMACS is authorized to issue applicable Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Educational Contact Hours to participants of any of its PMI® approved training courses for PMI® Certification and Re-Certification.
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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