Program Overview
This virtual workshop introduces the nature and interpretation of seismic data, covering concepts such as seismic images, wavelets, acquisition, and mapping. The course clarifies jargon used in the field and includes case studies to demonstrate principles. Designed for geoscientists, engineers, and others using seismic data, it offers self-paced and instructor-led virtual sessions, as well as on-demand access to materials.
Program Outline
Outline:
This course is designed to familiarize anyone using seismic data with the nature of the data and what they specifically represent. One of the key goals of the course is to explain the confusing amount of jargon that is used by the geophysical community when they use seismic data. The course is supplemented by a large number of case histories that concretely illustrate the principles in the course material. These are updated with every course presentation to keep up with the rapidly developing technology in this field.
Course Content:
- Seismic Image and Geological Association with Seismic Reflections
- Wavelets and Seismic Velocities
- Seismic Acquisition, Processing, and Migration
- Seismic Mapping
- Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators and Amplitude vs. Offset
- Seismic Inversion and Attributes
- Seismic for Unconventional Reservoirs
Teaching:
This workshop will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, field trips, and experiential activities. In addition to the scheduled sessions, this course is available on-demand, wherein the course work is self-paced and instructor-led sessions are available any time as videos. Activities include 2 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 47 hours of self-paced work.
Other:
- This course is designed to familiarize anyone using seismic data with the nature of the data and what they specifically represent.
- One of the key goals of the course is to explain the confusing amount of jargon that is used by the geophysical community when they use seismic data.
- The course is supplemented by a large number of case histories that concretely illustrate the principles in the course material.
- These are updated with every course presentation to keep up with the rapidly developing technology in this field.
Overview:
PetroSkills is a leading provider of competency-based training and development programs for the oil and gas industry. It was founded in 2001 by Shell, BP, and OGCI and has since evolved into an industry-driven, industry-approved program with dozens of members representing all facets of the global oil and gas industry. PetroSkills is now part of The Competency Alliance, which is expanding its methodology to the Net Zero and Renewable sectors.
Services Offered:
PetroSkills offers a wide range of training services, including:
Instructor-led courses:
These courses are available in both classroom and virtual formats and cover a wide range of topics, including upstream, midstream, downstream, operations and maintenance, business and management, and health, safety, and environment.Online learning:
PetroSkills offers a variety of online learning solutions, including ePilot learning libraries, PetroAcademy blended learning, and skill modules.Simulators:
PetroSkills offers operator training simulations for various oil and gas operations.Competency consulting:
PetroSkills provides competency management and consulting services, including competency maps and toolkits, rapid program deployment, and competency program management.Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry-driven and industry-approved:
PetroSkills training programs are developed and approved by industry experts, ensuring that they are relevant and up-to-date.High-quality training:
PetroSkills is committed to delivering consistent, high-quality training programs.Global reach:
PetroSkills offers training programs in locations worldwide.Focus on workforce development:
PetroSkills is focused on meeting the challenges of workforce development in the oil and gas industry.Other:
PetroSkills is a member of The Competency Alliance, which is expanding its methodology to the Net Zero and Renewable sectors. PetroSkills also offers a variety of resources, including a blog, catalogs, webinars, and FAQs.
