One of the most significant learning areas for this decade is digitalisation. It is impacting every single industry, including that of oil and gas operations. This gives much higher efficiency in daily working, and it also removes barriers that mean production can be boosted without negatively impacting costs. It has been said that effective digitalisation is very much needed in the field, and therefore it is vital that all staff have a good understanding of the impacts it brings.
In this course, you will have the ability to see just have efficiency is added by taking advantage of digitalisation. You will gain a solid foundation in digital engineering, and this will not only improve daily working practices but will give you additional skills for career progression. The course will cover the entire framework of the digital oilfield, and all participants will be able to gain hands-on experience with modern cyber model design and optimisation. Another critical issue of digitalisation is cyber security, so the modules will also delve into exactly what this means and how end users can help with keeping the data safe. During the course, you will have the opportunity to learn about the organisational impacts of digitalisation and explore machine learning and artificial intelligence. Finally, you will get the chance to have a look at digital twin applications.
Teaching takes place in a variety of settings including face to face in a classroom environment and will ensure that participants can expand their knowledge of the subject and increase their skill set. The course is delivered via various methods by a specialist tutor. This will include PowerPoint presentations, reviewing articles and other relevant materials, group or individual exercises and discussions. There may be some independent work set, and the course will involve a requirement to submit articles to demonstrate understanding and an end of course test. Note-taking is encouraged, and you are welcome to use electronic devices to do this.
The course manual will form part of the learning but give you references for the future. You are encouraged to ask questions and, if needed, spend time one to one with your tutor to go over any issues. During your time in the classroom, you will be able to network with peers in similar roles.