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Overview of Oil and Gas Industry

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1h 55mSelf-paced
33 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 33 lessons 1h 55m total
01 Overview of Oil and Gas Industry 33 lessons
  1. Introduction
  2. Oil in our economic life – Introduction
  3. The role of oil in our economic life
  4. Centers of production and demand
  5. Exploration risks
  6. The importance of capital investment
  7. Associations between companies
  8. The concentration of production
  9. The beginnings of the oil industry
  10. The Rockefeller era
  11. The development of the oil industry
  12. The world oil order before 1960
  13. The formation of OPEC and the 2 oil shocks
  14. The consequences of the 2 oil shocks
  15. The 1986 oil counter shock
  16. The Gulf Crisis
  17. The current situation
  18. Energy equivalence
  19. The world energy balance
  20. Regional energy balances
  21. Energy consumption and wealth
  22. Energy consumption and price
  23. Energy consumption forecast
  24. Energy resources
  25. The historical development
  26. The current position
  27. Future prospects
  28. The production of natural gas
  29. The consuming countries
  30. OPEC
  31. The major oil companies
  32. Facts and figures
  33. Conclusion

About this course

Overview of Oil and Gas Industry teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Overview of Oil and Gas Industry is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Clinical Training for Nurses and Carers - Catheterisation doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
  • Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Overview of Oil and Gas Industry. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Overview of Oil and Gas Industry, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

Unit 01: About the Course

Unit 02: Oil in Our Economic Life

Unit 03: The Characteristics of the Oil Industry

Unit 04: A Brief History of the Oil Industry and Petroleum Refining

Unit 05: Energy, Oil and Economic Development

Unit 06: Energy Consumption Forecast

Unit 07: Energy Resources

Unit 08: Production of Oil and Gas

Unit 09: The Players of the Oil Scene

Unit 10: Investments

Unit 11: Profitability

Unit 12: Conclusion

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

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Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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