The Certified Oil and Gas Business Management Training Course by Oxford Training Centre provides professionals with a comprehensive overview of strategic, operational, and financial aspects of managing enterprises in the oil and gas sector. This course is designed to support leadership and decision-making in exploration, production, distribution, and downstream operations.
Participants will gain practical knowledge in corporate strategy development, commercial negotiations, market dynamics, risk analysis, and capital planning across upstream and downstream business functions. Emphasis is placed on aligning energy operations with business objectives in volatile economic and regulatory environments.
The course integrates business development frameworks, industry-specific financial models, and leadership principles tailored to oil and gas operations. From managing joint ventures to portfolio optimization and supply chain coordination, this training helps participants build actionable capabilities.
Structured within technical-level Oil and Gas Training Courses, this programme equips professionals with the strategic, managerial, and financial skills needed to lead complex petroleum operations and ensure sustainable enterprise performance.
Objectives
- Understand the global oil and gas value chain across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors
- Apply strategic thinking to business planning and corporate development in energy markets
- Develop operational understanding of petroleum project lifecycles
- Analyse energy investment decisions using commercial and financial modelling
- Evaluate risk and uncertainty in oil and gas contracts, operations, and pricing
- Strengthen commercial acumen for joint ventures and partnerships
- Explore energy policy, regulation, and stakeholder alignment
- Build leadership capabilities for enterprise management in complex markets
Target Audience
- Business managers and executives in oil and gas organisations
- Strategic planners and business development professionals
- Finance, investment, and commercial teams
- Operations and supply chain managers in energy firms
- Individuals seeking a certified oil and gas management training programme
- Professionals looking to transition into oil and gas industry leadership programs
- Analysts or engineers involved in upstream or downstream strategy formulation
How Will Attendees Benefit?
- Gain expertise in commercial, operational, and strategic drivers in energy businesses
- Learn to interpret market trends and regulatory changes affecting oil and gas operations
- Build capacity to lead integrated business initiatives across the petroleum value chain
- Understand financial modelling for capital budgeting, ROI, and performance analysis
- Develop competency in oilfield business development courses and partnership management
- Strengthen decision-making under volatility through risk evaluation frameworks
- Translate strategy into execution in a global energy context
- Improve team alignment, stakeholder communication, and governance effectiveness
Course Content
Module 1: Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry
- Global market structure and supply chain dynamics
- Exploration and production operations
- Refining, marketing, and distribution activities
Module 2: Petroleum Business Models and Competitive Forces
- Integrated vs independent business models
- Competitive landscape and cost curves
- Value creation across segments
Module 3: Strategic Planning in Oil and Gas Enterprises
- Visioning, mission alignment, and goal setting
- Portfolio management and scenario analysis
- Competitive positioning and growth strategies
Module 4: Upstream and Downstream Business Operations
- Field development planning and asset management
- Refinery operations and petrochemical integration
- Marketing, distribution, and retail management
Module 5: Energy Finance and Investment Decision-Making
- Financial KPIs and valuation of energy assets
- Capital budgeting and project financing
- Investment risk evaluation and cost structures
Module 6: Oil and Gas Corporate Strategy and Governance
- Business transformation and strategic alignment
- Leadership decision-making frameworks
- Governance, compliance, and corporate controls
Module 7: Risk, Contracts, and Commercial Structures
- Managing joint ventures, PSCs, and farm-ins
- Risk allocation in contracts and regulatory exposure
- Pricing risk and contractual frameworks
Module 8: Supply Chain and Procurement in Petroleum Operations
- Strategic sourcing and vendor management
- Cost optimisation across logistics and transport
- Supply chain resilience and digital integration
Module 9: Leadership and Organisational Performance
- Organisational structure and talent management
- Leading through change and crisis
- Stakeholder alignment and board-level leadership
Module 10: Case Studies in Energy Business Management
- M&A strategies and market expansion examples
- Strategic turnaround in refining operations
- Leadership practices in energy transition initiatives