An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Advanced Data Management for
Oil and Gas Professionals
Master Data Management of Spatial and Well Data
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 24 - 28 Nov 2025 | Lisbon - Portugal | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 22 - 26 Dec 2025 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 09 - 13 Feb 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 18 - 22 May 2026 | Oslo - Norway | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 15 - 19 Jun 2026 | Accra - Ghana | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 29 Jun - 03 Jul 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 06 - 10 Jul 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 17 - 21 Aug 2026 | Kigali - Rwanda | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 07 - 11 Sep 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 26 - 30 Oct 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 23 - 27 Nov 2026 | Lisbon - Portugal | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 21 - 25 Dec 2026 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Online
| 17 - 21 Feb 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 26 - 30 Oct 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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Why Choose this Training Course?
This PetroKnowledge Advanced Data Management for Oil and Gas Professionals training course is designed for professionals and companies that want to take the full advantage of the data as an important asset of the company. The data revolution and the benefits as well as risks arising from it have propelled the data into the status of the lifeblood of today industry.
As the project management become standardized, the Data Management is becoming more and more standardized, and the data that the oil and gas companies gather and use needs to be properly valued, acquired, stored, managed and used in analysis in a way that will fully utilize the data as the very valuable enterprise asset.
With Big Data comes the challenge of data management, as just having the data does not suffice, the Data Management is defined as an administrative process that includes acquiring, validating, storing, protecting, and processing required data to ensure the accessibility, reliability, and timeliness of the data for its users. This course comprises the full scope of the master data management of the spatial-geophysical and well data for the oil and gas industry.
This PetroKnowledge Advanced Data Management for Oil and Gas Professionals training course will highlight:
- Management of data through the whole Data Life-cycle
- Strategic importance of information
- Standard practices in geophysical and well data acquisition, management and analysis
- Master Data Management essentials
- Data security strategies
- Ensuring the data quality
- Professional Petroleum Data Management framework
What are the Goals?
This PetroKnowledge training course focuses on presenting the delegates with the opportunity to learn the essentials of data governance, ensuring the data quality, how to gather and maintain the well data, how are wells identified and classified, geospatial data collection and management, data security, record retention and data transfer and results communication. The whole course helps delegates prepare for the role of Petroleum Data Analyst and can help delegates in their certification as data analysts.
At the end of this Advanced Data Management for Oil and Gas Professionals training course, you will:
- Learn to identify the impact of data governance on the enterprise
- Acquire the knowledge about data vendors and data domains
- Get acquainted with the legal requirements for well identification
- Learn how to prepare and implement the strategies of data security
- Be able to determine data retention schedule
- Identify the legal documents defining the master data management
- Learn how to gather, transform and use the spatial data
- Identify the relations between the master data management and Exploration and Production
Who is this Training Course for?
This PetroKnowledge training course has been designed for professionals whose jobs involve the data gathering, data analysis, decision making, and are focused on either becoming Petroleum Data Analysts, certified or not, or fully using the benefits of Petroleum Data Analysis in their company business.
This Advanced Data Management for Oil and Gas Professionals training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Petroleum Data Analysts
- Systems analysts
- Programmers
- Data analysts
- Database administrators
- Project leaders
- Software engineers
- Managers
- Any professional involved in Data Analytics
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This PetroKnowledge training course uses a number of proven adult learning techniques, theoretical presentations with practical work of the delegates on how to properly use the data in Exploration and Production, how to prepare and implement the retention schedule and how to define the data architecture applicable for their enterprise. The focus is on enabling delegates to answer the questions which arise in everyday life of Petroleum Data Analyst.
Organisational Impact
Data went a long way from simple necessity to the main element of sustainability and improvement. When the companies properly acquire, analyze, manage, store and secure their data they gain incredible competitive advantage, however it is not enough only to collect and store the data and put it under several layers of IT protection, as this approach usually ends up drying out the patience of stakeholders, clients and developers, and a lot of times it is not even in compliance with the rules of data management.
The adequate knowledge of master data management, well and spatial data storage and retention helps organizations to firs comply with the legal requirements, and also be able to increase their profits and optimize their work with the data driven decision making, by insuring the quality, safety and proper management of their data.
This PetroKnowledge Advanced Data Management for Oil and Gas Professionals training course will highlight:
- Standards in well identification and classification
- Spatial data standards and importance of coordinate referencing
- How to adequately manage and retain the company data
- Standard and modern data security issues and measures applicable to Exploration & Production (E&P) data
- Methods of ensuring the data quality
- Data transfer risks and retention requirements
Personal Impact
The delegates will learn from the experiences of real projects, get the insight into the success stories, problems and even failures in order to be able to avoid mistakes and harness the lessons learnt from companies that have successfully used the master data management. The delegates will also be able to fully apprehend their role as current or future Petroleum Data Analyst as well as to understand the importance of that role.
The delegates will acquire:
- Full knowledge of data lifecycle management
- Introduction to data vendors, and national, international and local data repositories
- The relationship between the Exploration & Production (E&P) lifecycle and data lifecycle
- Modern methods of data transfer
- Introduction to risks and mitigation measures related to data quality and data security
- List of data retention standards in oil and gas industry
- Available software and applications related to Master Data management in oil and gas
- Requirements of data retention in cases of company transfer, joint-ventures and abandonment
Daily Agenda
Day One: Master Data Management
- Data Lifecycle Management
- The data as enterprise asset
- Metadata
- Data retention requirements
- Data governance frameworks
- DGI
- DAMA
Day Two: Data Gathering and Data Quality
- Data sources
- Applicable data rules for well identification and classification
- Professional Petroleum Data Management (PPDM) data model
- Data management functions
Day Three: Geospatial Data
- Geospatial data architecture
- Geospatial data repositories
- Software for geospatial data gathering and analysis
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) related databases
- Geomatics data quality
- Geospatial data storage, analysis and retention
Day Four: Master Data Management and Referencing in Exploration & Production (E&P)
- Exploration & Production (E&P) terminology
- Master data
- Reference data
- Data warehouse architecture and Business Intelligence
- Business Conceptual Model
- Logical Data Model
- Physical Data Model
- Database administration
- Data warehouse administration
Day Five: Data Management, Risks and Security
- The CIA triad - Confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data
- Data security policy
- Data security standards and procedures
- Data security audit
- Data security on the Cloud
- Interaction between the stakeholders, users, clients and government agencies
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PetroKnowledge is a globally recognized provider of training courses for oil and gas professionals, offering a wide range of specialized training courses designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and expertise in the energy sector. With courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the oil and gas industry, PetroKnowledge helps professionals stay up-to-date with industry standards, technological advancements, and best practices.
Our courses are specifically developed for professionals in the oil and gas industry, including engineers, technical staff, managers, and other specialists looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the sector, our training for oil and gas professionals is suited to individuals at all stages of their professional journey.
PetroKnowledge offers flexible learning solutions with both online courses and in-person training options. Online courses for oil and gas professionals provide the flexibility to learn from anywhere, while in-person courses offer a hands-on, interactive learning environment. Each training course page provides detailed information on the delivery format, allowing you to choose the option that best meets your learning style and schedule
Yes, PetroKnowledge offers customized in-house training solutions for organizations looking to upskill their teams. We work closely with companies to design bespoke training courses for oil and gas professionals that address specific challenges and objectives. Whether you need on-site training or online solutions, we can tailor the training courses to suit your organization’s needs.
Certain advanced training courses for oil and gas professionals may require prior experience or technical knowledge. These prerequisites ensure that participants can fully benefit from the course content. We recommend reviewing the course description on the relevant page to determine if any prerequisites apply to your selected course.
Enrolling in one of our training courses for oil and gas professionals is simple and convenient. Navigate to the specific course page, click “Enroll Now,” and complete the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with further details on how to proceed.
You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
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Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.
Yes, upon successful completion of our courses for professionals in the oil and gas industry, you will receive an industry-recognized certificate from PetroKnowledge. This certification is designed to validate your skills and knowledge and can significantly enhance your professional credentials, boosting your career prospects in the competitive oil and gas sector.
Pre-Course Cancellation
Our refund and cancellation policy varies depending on the course and circumstances. Generally, cancellations made at least 21 days before the training are eligible for a refund, less any administrative fees.
Refund Policy Disclaimer
All course bookings made through PetroKnowledge are non-refundable. By registering for a course, you acknowledge and accept that fees are payable in full and are not subject to refund under any circumstances, including but not limited to participant dissatisfaction, changes in personal or professional circumstances, or partial attendance.
PetroKnowledge reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Full details of each course – including objectives, target audience, and content – are clearly outlined prior to enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure suitability before booking.
If you have any specific inquiries about the cancellation or refund, don’t hesitate to contact our support team, who can assist with your booking and cancellation queries.
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