An Interactive 10-Day Training Course
The 10-Day MBA for Oil and Gas Professionals
International Business and Strategic OD in the
Oil and Gas Industry
Course Overview
The Oil and Gas industry plays a critical role in driving the global economy. Financial and economic decisions throughout the world are made using the current price of oil as well as calculated barrel production. Hydro-carbon based products are used for numerous applications, in addition to serving as the world's primary fuel source.
The processes and systems involved in producing and distributing oil and gas are highly complex, capital-intensive and require state-of-the-art technology. In addition, it requires a highly skilled, talented and competent workforce to explore, extract, operate, as well as refine this in demand natural resource.
As a responsible leader, or future leader of the business, it’s of paramount importance to have a clear understanding of the operational aspects of this strategic international industry, so developing overall effective business acumen. In addition, an excellent leader, having gained the strategic and operational overview of the business, needs to understand how best to optimise the talent needed to drive the business to achieve success.
This GLOMACS, The 10-day MBA for Oil and Gas Professionals training course has been designed to combine these two critical areas of leadership into a powerful combination that will develop you as a greater and more knowledgeable leader in the business. This GLOMACS Management & Leadership training course will give you the international insight of the industry, providing exceptional grounding in business acumen; and equipped with this knowledge show you how best to identify, develop and retain your talent in order to achieve competitive advantage, as well as ensure sustainable growth. This is essential development for those who need to develop their operational and strategic leadership further.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- The importance of having a good overall knowledge of the key areas of operational excellence
- The key business operations in a successful global and international oil and gas operation and how to maximise operations to greater efficiency
- The fundamental commercial as well as financial understanding required to lead in the oil and gas industry
- How to evaluate and seize business opportunities to achieve success in the industry
- The importance of talent, the identification, development and retention of key talent in order to achieve competitive advantage
- Strategies to ensure organisational growth, succession and sustainability for the future
Modules
This training course is split into two modules:
Module I - Certificate in International Oil & Gas Business Management
Module II - Strategic Talent Management
Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.
Training Outline
Module 1: Certificate in International Oil & Gas Business Management
DAY 1: Sources, Origin and Nature of Petroleum
- Introduction to Petroleum Chemistry
- Origins of Hydrocarbon Deposits
- Basic Petroleum Geology
- Exploration Activities
- Oil and Gas Field Development & Production
- Well Fluids and Surface Production Operations
DAY 2: Oil Companies, Corporate Relationships and Structures
- Local, National and Multi-national Oil and Gas Companies
- Integrated and Non-integrated Companies
- Organization of Petroleum Exporting Companies (OPEC)
- International Energy Agency (IEA)
- Production Sharing Agreements
- Transportation and Storage Operations
DAY 3: Processing Operations in Oil and Gas
- Oil Refining Operations
- Distillation
- Product Conversion Processes
- Product Improvement & Blending Processes
- Gas Processing Operations
- Inlet Separation
- Sulfur Removal and Sulfur Recovery
- Dehydration
- Dewpoint Control and Byproduct Recovery
- Gas Compression and LNG Production
DAY 4: Evaluation of Oil and Gas Opportunities
- Estimating the Cost of Oil and Gas Facilities
- Using Historical Costs
- Cost Curves
- Adjusting for Different Sizes
- Adjusting for Different Time Periods
- Building Cash Flow Models
- Using Cash Flow Models to Evaluate Projects
DAY 5: Processing Operations and Economics
- Basic Economics of the Oil and Gas Industries
- Benchmark Indicators
- Net Present Value
- Internal Rate of Return
- Unit Technical Cost
- Payback & Maximum Exposure
- Making Decisions under Conditions of Certainty and Uncertainty
- Risk & Uncertainty
Module 2: Strategic Talent Management
DAY 6: Defining and Attracting Talent
- Talent management – Overview and background
- Talent / high potential - Defining the criteria
- Talent options - Recruit external or grow internal
- Aligning talent management with organisational development (OD) and business strategy
- Utilising workforce planning and other sources of data
- Attraction strategies – Use of media and other channels
DAY 7: Creating Your High Potential Talent Pool
- Talent management models, grading and structures
- Assessment methods and systems - Use of Psychometric / Behavioral / Competency Frameworks
- Conducting an effective talent gap analysis
- ABC model of potential – Getting the criteria right
- Using the 9 Box Grid, and other methods to create your talent and high potential matrix
DAY 8: Developing Your Talent and High Potentials
- Defining high caliber development options
- Conducting an effective performance discussion
- Creating individual development plans
- Powerful feedback techniques: Motivating individuals to achieve higher potential
- Coaching for success
DAY 9: Retaining and Sustaining Your Talent and High Potentials
- Career paths – Guidance for growth
- Using mentoring programmes to develop and retain your talent
- Reward strategies - Intrinsic and extrinsic incentives to motive your talent
- Managing expectations and delivering workable outcomes
- Growth rotation development (assignments, experience strategies)
- Creating a sustainable talent pipeline
DAY 10: Strategic Succession Planning and Organisational Capability Review
- Defining your bench strength
- Succession planning and the OCR process
- Conducting effective calibration meetings
- Formulating a strategic talent plan for the organization in-line with the business strategy
- Communicating the strategy to the board and the company
- Conclusion and review
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
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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