Oil & Gas training in Nigeria
Understanding Oil & Gas Engineering
A broad, practical understanding of the engineering disciplines, systems and activities across the oil and gas industry.
- Formats
- Classroom · Virtual · Online · Corporate
- Price
- ₦250,000 per participant
- Duration
- 5 days (classroom)
Understanding Oil & Gas Engineering at a glance
Understanding Oil & Gas Engineering 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 16 Oct 2026.
Course Overview
This course provides a broad and practical understanding of the major engineering disciplines, systems and activities involved in the oil and gas industry. It is suitable for professionals who want to strengthen their technical knowledge and better understand how different engineering functions work together.
Course Curriculum
This programme runs over five intensive training days.
Day 1: Introduction to Oil & Gas Engineering
- Overview of the oil and gas industry
- Upstream, midstream and downstream operations
- Major engineering disciplines
- Roles of engineers in oil and gas projects
Day 2: Process & Mechanical Engineering
- Process engineering fundamentals
- Mechanical systems and equipment
- Pumps, compressors and vessels
- Process flow and equipment selection
Day 3: Piping, Pipeline & Civil Engineering
- Piping systems and components
- Pipeline engineering basics
- Structural and civil works
- Engineering drawings and specifications
Day 4: Electrical, Instrumentation & Control
- Electrical systems in oil and gas facilities
- Instrumentation fundamentals
- Process control systems
- Safety and protection systems
Day 5: Engineering Projects & Practical Applications
- Engineering design and project execution
- Engineering documentation
- Operations and maintenance considerations
- Practical case studies
- Overview of integrated oil and gas facilities
Course Objectives
At the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- 1Understand the major oil and gas engineering disciplines
- 2Understand key systems used across oil and gas facilities
- 3Appreciate how engineering disciplines work together
- 4Understand basic technical processes and equipment
- 5Apply the knowledge to oil and gas workplace activities
Who Should Attend
- Engineers and technicians
- Oil and gas professionals
- HSE professionals
- Project and operations personnel
- Graduates and young professionals
- Supervisors and managers
- 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
- 2026-10-16
Course Benefits
- A complete map of how engineering functions fit together
- Grounding in the real systems used across facilities
- Useful context for HSE, project and operations roles
- A solid starting point for careers in oil and gas
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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