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Course Description

This course gives you an overview of exploration and drilling as you understand how companies know where to look for petroleum deposits. You'll learn about exploration techniques that lead to prospective areas for oil and gas. You'll also learn how these resources are accessed including the drilling equipment and procedures involved as well as the components and techniques needed to safely drill a well.

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Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • describe exploration and drilling for petroleum deposits
  • discuss the origins of petroleum deposits
  • describe exploration techniques
  • discuss land survey systems
  • describe drilling equipment and operations.

Notes

This program was made possible by funding from the Government of Alberta.
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Section Title
Upstream - Exploration and Drilling
Type
Internet Paced - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Dec 02, 2024 to Jan 05, 2025
Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $235.00
Potential Discount(s)
Required Software
Internet Access
Reading List / Textbook

Course Materials:

All required course materials are included in tuition fees.

Section Notes

Prerequisites: 
There are no prerequisites for this course. 

Section Title
Upstream - Exploration and Drilling
Type
Internet Paced - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 03, 2025 to Apr 06, 2025
Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $235.00
Potential Discount(s)
Required Software
Internet Access
Reading List / Textbook

Course Materials:

All required course materials are included in tuition fees.

Section Notes

Prerequisites: 
There are no prerequisites for this course. 

Section Title
Upstream - Exploration and Drilling
Type
Internet Paced - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jun 02, 2025 to Jul 06, 2025
Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $235.00
Potential Discount(s)
Required Software
Internet Access
Reading List / Textbook

Course Materials:

All required course materials are included in tuition fees.

Section Notes

Prerequisites: 
There are no prerequisites for this course. 

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