Petroleum geology is at the forefront of the oil and gas industry and either directly or indirectly affects every role. The topic has become even more important with the emergence of “unconventional” development because most people don’t fully understand the unique characteristics and challenges of unconventional development.
The subject of petroleum geology has long been considered impenetrable without a geology or geophysics degree. We’ve changed that. This course will give you an intermediate understanding of the topic with only a beginner’s level of difficulty. We make extensive use of photos, graphics, videos, animations, real-world analogies, self-explore options and interactive exercises to explain complicated topics in an easy-to-understand way. The course contains several drill-down options for those that are interested in learning more about a topic.
The course is broken into 15 modules that will progressively build the knowledge you need to understand oil and gas exploration. Modules 1-8 explain the geological processes lead to the development of a “petroleum system” in the subsurface. Modules 9 and 10 address oil and gas business and economic considerations. Modules 11-15 describe the technologies and methods used to explore for oil and gas.
The course is conveniently divided into short sections that are mostly 15-25 minutes long (some modules have multiple sections). The course is about 7.5 hours long in total, plus an extra 20-30 minutes if you elect to take the final exam that is required to earn a completion certificate (there are no test questions on optional drill-down topics).
You’ll be glad that you took this course. It will not only teach you about petroleum geology but will also shed more light on the fascinating world around you!