Oil & Gas training in Nigeria
Introduction to Oil & Gas Drilling
An introduction to the principles, equipment and processes involved in oil and gas drilling operations.
- Formats
- Classroom · Virtual · Online · Corporate
- Price
- ₦250,000 per participant
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
Introduction to Oil & Gas Drilling at a glance
Introduction to Oil & Gas Drilling is a 5 day oil and gas course run by Upscale Learning & Development Ltd in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja, and live online for learners across Nigeria and Africa. The fee is ₦250,000 per participant. Participants receive a certificate of completion. The next public class starts on 6 Oct 2026.
Course Overview
This course introduces participants to the basic principles, equipment and processes involved in oil and gas drilling operations. It gives participants a practical understanding of how wells are drilled, the major equipment used and the key activities carried out during drilling operations.
Course Curriculum
This programme runs over five intensive training days.
Day 1: Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Drilling
- Introduction to drilling operations
- Types of wells and drilling methods
- Drilling lifecycle
- Onshore and offshore drilling
- Key personnel and responsibilities
Day 2: Drilling Rig & Equipment
- Drilling rig systems
- Derrick and hoisting systems
- Drill string and drill bits
- Mud circulation systems
- Power and rotary systems
Day 3: Drilling Operations
- Well planning and design
- Drilling fluids and mud systems
- Casing and cementing
- Formation evaluation
- Basic drilling parameters
Day 4: Well Control & Drilling Challenges
- Well pressure fundamentals
- Kick detection and response
- Blowout prevention
- Lost circulation and stuck pipe
- Common drilling problems
Day 5: Drilling Safety & Practical Applications
- Drilling HSE requirements
- Safe drilling practices
- Environmental considerations
- Practical case studies
- Review and assessment
Course Objectives
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- 1Understand the basic principles of oil and gas drilling
- 2Identify major drilling equipment and their functions
- 3Understand the different stages of drilling operations
- 4Understand basic well control principles
- 5Recognise common drilling challenges and safety considerations
Who Should Attend
- Oil and gas professionals
- Drilling and production personnel
- Engineers and technicians
- HSE professionals
- Project and operations personnel
- Graduates and young professionals
- Professionals looking to enter the oil and gas industry
Course Features
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
- Training Options
- Classroom | Virtual | Online | Corporate (in house)
- Course Fee
- ₦250,000 per participant
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Training Method
- Facilitator led practical training with real facility examples, worked exercises and case studies.
- Location
- Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja / Virtual & Online
- Next Training Date
- 2026-10-06
Course Benefits
- A clear picture of how wells are planned and drilled
- Familiarity with rig systems and drilling equipment
- Understanding of well control fundamentals
- Awareness of drilling safety and environmental considerations
Why choose Upscale Learning
Every programme is delivered by practising auditors and engineers who have run the systems they teach. Training is practical, mapped to the standard or role competence, and grounded in Nigerian operating reality, so you leave with a capability you can apply, and a certificate your employer and clients recognise.
Need this training for your team?
We deliver this programme as a private cohort (at your site, virtually, or in our classrooms) tailored to your processes.
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