An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Prevent Disastrous Decisions
Eliminating Wrong Choices
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 22 - 26 Dec 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 20 - 24 Jul 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 21 - 25 Dec 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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Why Choose this Training Course?
This PetroKnowledge Prevent Disastrous Decisions training course will explore the reasons why so many disastrous decisions have played a significant role in so many high-profile workplace accidents such as Deepwater Horizon, Texas City and Piper Alpha. To prevent such disasters, it is essential to understand both the human and organisational factors that contribute to an individual being unable to anticipate a problem, recognise it when it occurs and then be unable to deal with the situation by making the right decision and taking the correct action.
Individuals have a wide range of abilities and limitations and, as technical systems become more reliable, the focus has turned to human causes of accidents. It is estimated that up to 80% of accidents may be attributed to the decisions, actions or omissions of people. This training course will give you the skills and confidence to recognize, assess and effectively manage these situations when decisions truly can be the difference between life or death.
This training course will highlight:
- The importance of human factors
- How to manage human reliability and human failure
- The importance of key decision-making
- The relationship between decisions and consequences
- The impact of a successful safety culture on achieving good safety management
What are the Goals?
At the end of this training course, you will learn to:
- Develop a clear understanding of human factors and their importance in eliminating disastrous decisions
- Understand the consequences of behavioral acts and omissions as prime causes of accidents and adverse events
- Understand the key role of managers and supervisors in critical decision making and influencing safety performance
- Develop skills for identifying, evaluating and implementing cost effective solutions for influencing behavioral change.
- Develop skills to successfully implement and sustain a behavioral change programme
Who is this Training Course for?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals who are involved in their organisation’s design, management and decision-making functions and will greatly benefit:
- HSE managers, Professionals and auditors
- All line managers, supervisors and team leaders
- Project managers
- Procurement and supply chain managers
- Engineers and maintenance personnel
- All personnel involved in managing people
How will this Training Course be Presented?
Delegates will learn by active participation through inspiring presentation tools and interactive techniques presented in a lively, enthusiastic and interesting style. Delegates will take part in practical team exercises, relevant case studies and open discussion forums, as related to their own organisation’s operational activities. Videos and case studies used will encourage further discussions and delegates are encouraged to bring forth and share their own experiences and issues from their organisations.
Organisational Impact
By successfully managing the behavior of your workforce you will improve decision making ensuring fewer accidents and safer performance leading to reduced business costs. This will improve your business reputation and profile. The organizational impact will be:
- Improved decision making throughout the business
- Better teamwork and empowered staff
- Improved staff morale through improved behavior
- The professional development of staff
- A reduction in incidents and losses
- An increased reputation as a health and safety leader
Personal Impact
Training course participants will learn how to effectively identify, understand and positively influence critical decision making using a variety of proven management techniques and interpersonal skills. The personal impact will be:
- Appreciating the importance of human factors
- Receiving practical methods to improve critical decision making
- Developing the necessary skills for leadership, management and supervision
- Appreciating the importance of decision making and their consequences
- Understanding how improved behavior leads to a successful safety culture
- Learning how to implement and sustain behavioral change
Daily Agenda
Day One: Human Factors and Accident Causation
- Human factors at work
- Decision making within accident causation
- Causes of human failure
- Fatigue and shift work
- The importance of clear communication
- Motivation and demotivation at work
Day Two: Influencing Decision Making
- Safety by design
- Performance influencing factors
- Behavioral causes at work
- Workplace stress
- Psychology of individuals and teams
- Human reliability assessment
Day Three: Behavior Driving Decisions
- Negative and positive dimensions of behavior
- Active and latent failures
- ABC analysis (antecedents, behavior and consequences)
- Leadership and management styles
- Mistaken priorities
Day Four: Successful Culture Influences Decisions
- Safety culture and safety climate
- Behavior and safety culture
- Culture and decision making
- Leadership influencing culture
- Improving safety performance
- Success factors and barriers
Day Five: Managing and Improving Decision Making
- Focusing on behavior
- Identifying critical decisions
- Competence and empowerment
- Managing people and their attitude to safety
- Introducing a behavioral change programme
- Sustaining quality performance
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
+971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to reg@petroknowledge.com
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.
For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to info@petroknowledge.com.
