World-Class Oil & Gas Training

We are a multi-award winning training provider of upstream oil and gas training solutions. We pride ourselves in delivering excellence with each and every course session: Quality is always at the core of what we do.

Our top-notch oil and gas courses, developed and taught exclusively by true experts, have been valued by the industry for over 30 years. Our training sessions equip our clients with powerful skills to remain competitive in an increasingly complex petroleum industry. We accelerate careers and empower people, striving to achieve the best possible results.

Our training portfolio covers all stages of the E&P value chain. Browse our course delivery options below:

Options of Course Delivery

Courses by Discipline

Technical Oil & Gas Courses

HOT’s introductory and cross-training courses are ideal for those who are new to the petroleum industry or are transitioning to a different discipline. These courses cover every fundamental aspect of the upstream oil and gas sector, from a general, comprehensive introduction to the industry to foundation-level courses in petrophysics, drilling, geoscience, refining, production operations, petroleum facilities, petroleum economics and reservoir engineering.
> All foundation courses

Whether your focus is on geoscience, play assessment, reservoir characterisation, deep-water reservoirs or operations geology, our courses cover the whole spectrum of essential geology topics.

> Geology course progression matrix
> Public geology courses

HOT’s geological field trips offer a whole new level of learning. See those rock formations and geological features you’ve only been reading about, real and up close! Our field trips are one of the best ways to visualise what you have been studying.
> All field trips

HOT delivers a wide variety of geophysics training courses. Our portfolio comprises seismic acquisition, geophysical reservoir characterisation, microseismic monitoring, AVO & seismic amplitude interpretation, and much more.

> Geophysics course progression matrix
> Public geophysics courses

HOT’s highly popular petrophysics courses encompass a large range of topics. Learn everything you always wanted to know about petrophysics – from the fundamentals of log interpretation, to log quality and its impact on interpretation, to quick-look techniques, and much, much more.

> Public petrophysics courses

Gain vital know-how with HOT’s multitude of reservoir engineering courses. Our extensive portfolio of reservoir engineering courses cover all skill levels and major subjects in reservoir characterisation, reservoir modelling & reservoir simulation, reservoir management, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR).

> Reservoir engineering progression matrix
> Public reservoir engineering courses

If your profession revolves around production engineering or production operations, you are sure to find a suitable course to acquire new insights and advance your skills. Choose from a wide variety of courses on artificial lift, surface facilities, and well completions & production operations.

> Production engineering progression matrix
> Public production engineering courses

Drilling technologies and wellbore construction are integral components of the drilling sector. Your job may revolve around extended reach drilling, geosteering, stuck pipe, or cementing… the list goes on. HOT’s course portfolio offers the ideal training solution for you. Check out our drilling progression matrix to select the course that’s right for you, and join our upcoming public sessions.

> Drilling course progression matrix
> Public drilling courses

HOT’s portfolio covers the spectrum of petroleum facilities courses, from the fundamentals of oil & gas production, to gas dehydration, oil processing fundamentals, gas processing technologies, and relief & flare systems.
> Public petroleum facilities courses

Broaden and deepen your refining knowledge! Our course portfolio lays a solid foundation for your refinery knowledge base. Topics range from main refinery processes to oil refining and related technologies, plus much more, providing you with substantial expertise.
> All refining courses

HSE plays a pivotal role in the oil & gas industry. Identifying and mitigating hazards, developing guidelines and maintaining best practices all improve the level of safety in a given workplace and ensure that the risk for accidents is minimised. Join our public HSE courses to find out how you can optimise operational processes, protect workers’ health and wellbeing, and heighten occupational safety.

> HSE progression matrix
> Public HSE courses

Your line of work in petroleum business management is actively involved in the financial, contractual, administrative and planning aspects of your company? Discover HOT’s business management courses to excel!

> Petroleum business management matrix
> Public petroleum business management courses

Renewable energy sources are frequently referred to as the future of the energy sector. HOT’s ‘Renewable Energy Primer’ provides an exciting introduction, and our courses on geothermal engineering and geothermal drilling technology further add to your expertise.

Unconventional resources offer significant potential, but extracting them can also present unique challenges. To be fully prepared to meet them, HOT offers a number of indispensable courses.
> All unconventional resources courses

Non-Technical Oil & Gas Courses

A famous quote by John Maxwell goes, “A leader is the one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way”. HOT supports you in finding the most effective way to lead your team and achieve optimum results. Join our public courses:
> Public management & leadership courses

From auditing, to contracting, to E&P accounting, HOT’s finance & contracting course portfolio equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills so you can capably address even the most complex topics.
> Public finance & contracting courses

Our supply chain management (SCM) portfolio encompasses courses on purchasing & procurement, material management, transit & shipping, HSSE in logistic operations, and the upstream supply chain. These courses are currently available in-house.
> All available SCM courses

How strong are your negotiation skills or ability to communicate clearly? Does your business writing need a bit of polishing, or do you have a multicultural team you are aiming to lead in the most effective way possible? HOT’s soft skills courses give you the winning edge and set you up for success.
> Public soft skills courses

THE NEW WAY OF LEARNING: ONLINE COURSES!
YOUR 24/7 CLASSROOM

Even if you are experiencing travel restrictions or don’t have the time to travel to public courses, you don’t have to miss out on training. We have a cost-effective, convenient and efficient solution for you: Online petroleum courses!

The online course platform offers you:

• Bite-sized videos
• Modules tailored especially to oil & gas professionals
• 24/7 access to the platform
• Digital certificates upon course completion