Program Overview

Professional Land Management Courses / Certificate Program

The PETEX Professional Land Management Courses and Certificate Program is a leading land management training curriculum, recognized for its innovative design and focus. This program offers comprehensive learning methods, providing hands-on experience and essential information for land professionals to thrive in the oil and gas industry.

Format

The Professional Land Management Certificate Program consists of six fully online, self-paced courses. Participants can take individual courses or complete all six to attain the certificate. Each course is approximately 12 hours in length and includes lectures, videos, class projects, assignments, discussion boards, and virtual and in-person field trips. Courses are offered one month at a time, with a 30-day completion requirement. The Certificate Program takes six months to finish, and upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion from PETEX.

Fall 2025 Schedule

• Course 1: Introduction - Land Management Practices – October 7, 2025
• Course 2: Title - Chaining; Interpreting & Curing Title – November 4, 2025
• Course 3: Lease – Lease Interpretation, Negotiation & Interest Calculations – December 2, 2025
• Course 4: Law - Oil and Gas Law – January 6, 2026
• Course 5: Contracts – Contract Law & Producing Property Agreements – February 3, 2026
• Course 6: Federal laws – Federal Leasing, Environmental Regulations & Taxes – March 3, 2026

Cost and CEUs

• Cost per course: $599
• Total cost for six courses: $3,594
• CEU per course: 1.2
• Total CEUs for certificate: 7.2

Instructor

Alyce Hoge is a highly experienced attorney, landman, Certified Division Order Analyst, and Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst. With decades of expertise in the oil and gas industry, she brings a dynamic and engaging teaching style to her courses.

Who Should Attend

• Landmen
• Attorneys
• Land technicians
• Managers
• Engineers
• Geologists
• Any oil and gas professionals seeking a greater understanding of the land function in the oil and gas industry

Key Learning Objectives of Course Series/Certificate Program

• Understand the Role and Responsibilities of a Landman
• Understand Real Property Law and Master Chaining Title
• Negotiate Oil & Gas Leases
• Understand Oil & Gas Contracts and Contract Law Principles
• Navigate Federal Laws Affecting Oil & Gas Leases
• Understand the legal and practical aspects of land management
• Gain skills in title chaining and lease negotiation
• Apply oil and gas law and contract principles to real-world scenarios

FAQs

• Do I need a college degree to take these courses?: No degree is required to take these courses.
• Are there any prerequisites to begin the certificate programs?: No prerequisites are required to take the certificate programs.
• Can these courses be taken by someone entry level in the field?: These courses are open to anyone interested in beginning or advancing a career in land management or division order management.
• Am I able to take the courses if I reside outside the U.S.?: Yes, but please note that the course content is based on industry, laws, and practices in the U.S.
• What are the steps to receive a certificate?: To satisfy the requirements to earn any certificate, students must attend each of the six courses, complete any required assignments, and successfully pass a final exam for each course with a grade of 70 or higher.
• Do I have to begin with course 1 to start the series?: No, you may begin the certificate programs at any course.
• Do you have to start the class on the first day of the course, or can you join in at any time?: You must register by the deadline, but the coursework is self-paced.
• If I miss the registration deadline for the current course, can I sign up late?: Unfortunately, late registrations are not allowed.
• Is there a way to take all the courses in order as soon as I wish?: No, the courses are conducted on a schedule to allow for shared learning and interaction with the instructor.
• Is there access to the instructor during the course?: Yes, Alyce Hoge is available throughout the course to answer questions and participate in the group discussion boards and forums.