Basic Drilling Technology - BDT - eLearning course

Program Overview

This comprehensive drilling course provides a foundation for professionals involved in oil and gas well design, planning, and operation. Through self-paced modules, participants gain knowledge on drilling equipment, terminology, well planning, problem-solving, and morning report interpretation. The curriculum covers essential topics including directional drilling, fluids, casing, well construction management, and safety, preparing individuals for careers in petroleum engineering, geoscience, drilling operations, and other supporting roles in the industry.

Program Outline

It is beneficial to all parties directly and indirectly involved in the well drilling process. The program is comprised of PetroAcademy™ Skill Modules, each averaging approximately 4 hours of self-paced online learning activies. Total course duration is approximately 50 hours of self-paced learning.

Objectives:

• Learn about drilling equipment and how it is used
• Understand drilling terminology and abbreviations
• Learn the keys to planning a successful well
• Identify common drilling problems and how to avoid them
• Learn how to read a morning report
• Understand the technology behind information in a morning report

Outline:

The course is comprised of the following skill modules (Approx. 3 Hours Each):

• Defining Well Objectives
• Characterizing the Drilling Environment
• Directional Drilling and Trajectory Design
• Drilling Fluids and Solids Control
• Oilfield Casing
• Bits and Hydraulics
• Drill String and BHA
• Casing Running Operations
• Primary and Remedial Cementing
• Well Performance Management
• Well Construction Supply Chain Management
• Well Site Management Part 1 - Logistics, Communication and Safety
• Well Site Management Part 2 - Planning, Operations and Continuous Improvement
• Stuck Pipe Prevention

Teaching:

• The course is delivered through PetroAcademy™ Skill Modules, which are self-paced online learning activities.
• The course is taught by PetroSkills Specialists.

Careers:

• Petroleum and production engineers
• Completion engineers
• Geoscientists
• Managers
• Technical supervisors
• Service and support personnel
• Entry level drilling engineers
• Drilling operations personnel

Other:

• The course is available in both On-Demand and Virtual formats.
• The course is also available as a private, on-site seminar.
• The course is part of the Upstream Disciplines: Well Construction/Drilling category.
• The course is considered a Basic level course.
• The course is a Course product type.