Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Entry-level engineers and technical staff in drilling, completions, reservoir, and production disciplines
• Geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists, and other subsurface professionals
• Field operators, technicians, and service company personnel
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) professionals working in drilling operations
• Project managers, planners, procurement, and logistics staff supporting drilling operations
• Anyone seeking foundational knowledge in drilling technology

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids 
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement 
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges 
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the overall process of drilling a well from spud to completion.
• Identify the major components and functions of drilling rigs and downhole tools.
• Recognize different types of drilling methods and their applications.
• Explain the roles of drilling fluids and cementing in well integrity.
• Understand the principles of well control and how kicks are prevented and managed.
• Describe common drilling challenges and how they are addressed in the field.
• Appreciate the importance of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations in drilling.

DAY 1

Introduction to Drilling and the Oil & Gas Industry

• Pre-test
• Overview of the upstream oil and gas industry
• Purpose and phases of well drilling
• Types of wells: vertical, directional, horizontal
• Land vs. offshore drilling environments
• Overview of well planning and drilling workflow

DAY 2

Drilling Rigs and Equipment

• Classification of drilling rigs (land, jack-up, semi-sub, drillship)
• Rig systems: hoisting, rotating, circulating, and power systems
• Drill string components: drill pipe, collars, stabilizers
• Overview of drill bits and bit selection
• Rig site layout and safety zones

DAY 3

Drilling Fluids and Cementing

• Functions and types of drilling fluids (water-based, oil-based)
• Mud properties and maintenance
• Solids control equipment and operations
• Cementing operations: primary and secondary
• Cement slurry design and displacement

DAY 4

Directional Drilling and Well Control

• Introduction to directional drilling and downhole surveying
• Deflection tools: mud motors, rotary steerable systems
• Basic trajectory design concepts
• Kick detection and well control basics
• Blowout preventers (BOPs) and shut-in procedures

DAY 5

Drilling Hazards, HSE, and Emerging Technologies

• Common drilling problems: stuck pipe, lost circulation, kicks
• HSE in drilling operations: risk management and permits to work
• Overview of drilling performance improvement techniques
• Digital transformation in drilling: real-time monitoring, automation
• Course review, Q&A session, and Post-test