About this Training Course Petrophysics remains a vital component to many facets of the petroleum industry, from quantification of hydrocarbon reserves to developmental strategies to real-time decision making for reservoir navigation. Targeted at awareness to knowledge level, this course addresses the tenets of petrophysics and formation evaluation, using integrative perspective of multiple datasets, including geological, geophysical, and logging and core data. Significant worldwide case histories are included, as well as several exercises designed to provide hands-on experience. This course can also be offered through Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) format. Training Objectives By attending this course, the participants will be able to: Understand better the latest geological, geophysical, and logging/core technologies and their role in petrophysical analysis, formation evaluation, and reservoir characterization. Address the pros and cons of key datasets, with emphasis on need for integrative studies and calibration of datasets. Apply quick-look qualitative techniques as well as quantitative aspects to understand vital aspects such as volume of shale/clay, porosity, permeability, and water saturation determinations. Select tool combinations to resolve key issues and for specific applications. Assess uncertainty in petrophysical measurements and techniques and its influence on reserve estimation. Target Audience This course is recommended for development and exploration geologists, petrophysicists, log and core analysts, geophysicists, petroleum engineers, managers, and technical personnel. Course Level Intermediate Trainer Your expert course leader received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geology from the now University of Louisiana-Lafayette in 1989 and 1990 respectively, and his Ph.D. as a National Science Foundation fellow at Baylor University, Waco, Texas, in 1993. From 1994 - 1996, he studied planetary tectonics as a NASA-funded postdoctoral fellow at Southern Methodist University. In 1996, he returned to UL-Lafayette, where he was awarded in 1997 the Hensarling-Chapman Endowed Professorship in Geology. He began independent consulting activities in 1991, and in 2001, he left academia for full-time consulting for clients ranging from one-man shops to supermajors. He rejoined UL-Lafayette as an adjunct professor from 2011 - 2018. He is an active researcher, receiving several million dollars in grants from federal, state, and industry sources, presenting numerous talks, including a 2019 AAPG Levorsen award, and publishing on a diversity of geoscience topics, including a Grover E. Murray Best Published Paper award in 2017. He is co-author of the inaugural GCAGS/GCSSEPM Transactions Best Student Paper award in 2018. He served as the GCAGS Publisher since 2006 and in various GCAGS/GCSSEPM Transactions editing capacities since 2006, including the 2014 and 2017 - 2022 Editor (named Permanent Transactions Editor in 2017), and Managing Editor since 2011, receiving a GCAGS Distinguished Service Award in 2018. He served as the General Chair for GeoGulf 2020 (70th GCAGS/GCSSEPM Convention), the 1st hybrid geoscience conference in the world. He is a Past President of the Lafayette Geological Society and served as its Editor and Publisher from 2002 - 2018. In 2018, he founded the Willis School of Applied Geoscience, reformulating decades of industry-training experience to provide alternative opportunities for graduate-level education. In 2020, he received an Honorary Membership from GCSSEPM. He also joined the LSU faculty as an adjunct professor in 2020. In 2021, he co-founded the Society of Applied Geoscientists and Engineers, serving as its President, General Chair for the SAGE 2022 Convention & Exposition, and Vice-Chair for the Benghazi International Geoscience & Engineering Conference 2022 (BIGEC 2022). POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations
Overview Objectives Understand the fundamental concepts of credit risk Evaluate and understand internal and external credit ratings Understand value at risk (VaR) and its use in measuring credit risk Explain the counterparty risk for derivatives, particularly over-the-counter derivatives Describe different credit risk models according to the recommendations of the Basel Committee
Join the Scrum.org accredited Live Virtual Class - Professional Scrum Product Owner Advanced™ training (PSPO Advanced) to master the role of a Product Owner. Learn how to advance your training of Product Ownership and apply it to deliver even more value. Course Description Agile techniques and the Scrum framework revolutionise project and product delivery, enabling teams to work faster and align closely with business needs. A product owner's role within this delivery is critical. Unlike traditional team managers, Product Owners focus on maximising product value rather than individual elements of project delivery. To excel in this role, product owners must combine business strategy with product vision and delivery roadmaps. The ability to operate within complex environments highlights the need for specific training and qualifications. Product Owner Advanced training is specifically designed to empower experienced Product Owners to deliver greater value. An exceptional Product Owner requires skillsets beyond core Agility and Scrum. These include clear decision-making, vision, communication, and influence. Practical experience is highly valued, and the PSPO 2 course emphasises interactive workshops, discussions, and exercises to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted Product Owner role. This course elevates existing Product Owners' capabilities, providing a clear path for your professional growth and delivering increased value to product stakeholders. Through collaborative and exploratory training, Product Owners' knowledge and experience will reach new heights, improving various aspects of your role. Key areas covered include: Deepening understanding of the Product Owner role, including product understanding, customer identification, and effective communication of product vision and strategy. Leveraging product vision and strategy to gain a competitive edge. Embracing diverse roles and stances essential for Product Owners. Enhancing stakeholder communication and management skills with a focus on different stakeholder groups. Navigating Agile governance, budgeting, and contracting within the Scrum framework. Scaling the Product Owner role for larger projects and products. By the end of this product owner advanced training, participants will be equipped to excel as Product Owners, driving success and value across their product journey. Why Train With Us? Develop advanced product owner skillsets that build on your existing knowledge of the Scrum framework and product owner accountabilities with our immersive two-day online PSPO Advanced course. Led by experienced industry professionals and support Professional Scrum Trainers & Product Owners, the course values team-based exercises and a hands-on learning experience. We help you grow within your Product Owner role through this advanced training, enabling you to better communicate product vision and strategy to teams, ultimately delivering higher value through projects and products with larger scopes. Who Should Attend This Course? The Professional Product Owner – Advanced course is designed for: Experienced Product Owners, ideally with at least one year of experience in the role Scrum Masters and stakeholders collaborating with Product Owners Your Professional Scrum Trainer Meet Jay, founder of Fractal Systems and a dedicated Professional Scrum Trainer. With over 20 years of experience in team and leadership roles, Jay is well-versed in delivering continuous value. His unique teaching approach involves zero PowerPoint and instead relies on engaging, experience-based sessions using techniques from Liberating Structures and Neuro Linguistic Programming. Jay's expertise lies in business transformations, offering training, mentoring, coaching, and consulting to foster success through collaborative efforts. Rapid learning and practical application are the hallmarks of his approach. Jay & the entire Fractal team are invested in your learning journey and are here to support you from start to end, including offering additional valuable support: Free practice assessments for certification success Free resource bundle to master Scrum Free exam revision sheets Free access to an exam simulator Free exam coaching sessions for first-time success Free 1:1 coaching to excel at work Our Clients Our Testimonials
This online course is suitable for those who are familiar with the accounts rules, such as COFA’s and legal cashiers, but wish to expand their technical knowledge on the day to day application of them. This course will reflect on the 2019 rule changes and where firms might have gone wrong in implementing these. It will also consider what ‘good’ systems, policies and procedures look like as well as providing you with tools to evaluate if your interest policy is ‘fair and reasonable’ and practical scenarios to identify banking facilities. Target Audience This online course is suitable for COFAs, those supporting the COFA, legal cashiers and for those that wish to expand their technical knowledge on the day to day application of the SRA accounts rules. Resources An information pack including the course slides will be provided to all delegates, which may be useful for ongoing reference. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Sarah Charlton, Consultant, DG Legal Sarah has a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting and is a Fellow member of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants. Her career spans over 35 years working within the legal sector, fulfilling roles from COFA through to CEO. During her career she has worked with a number of legal regulators, professional bodies and government organisations. Sarah has been a member of the Institute of Legal Finance and Management throughout her career, qualifying as a Fellow member in 2005. Sarah also served as chairperson between 2010-2012 and continues to serve as an Executive Council Member.
Overview This course is specially designed to increase the fundamental knowledge of business analysts and their roles and functions more efficiently. In this course, participants attain skills and knowledge of efficient ways to approach, the best methods to elaborate the supplies for business system projects.
Overview Learn how to deal with conflict more effectively through one of our training courses and you can save people a lot of time, money, stress, and distraction. We offer a range of market-leading mediation training courses: from half-day to five-day programmes, covering all areas of mediation. This includes workplace mediation, neighbourhood and family conflict, bullying and harassment, and commercial disputes.
Overview Governance is now acknowledged as a core business function. Governance is not simply about compliance - whether with the law, regulation or guidance. Compliance provides a company with its 'licence to operate, but high-quality systems of governance lead to better-run companies which create, grow and protect value for all their stakeholders Objective Learn the best strategies for building a high-quality governance framework Define the role of the board of directors and your role within Explore different governance models across the globe and identify which of them works best for your organisation Recognise and deliver your obligations as a director Learn the strategies for creating and protecting value for your organisation Explore the tools to protect your organisation's reputation and brand value Gain an understanding of governance as a business-critical function Manage governance function within different business contexts - listed, private, state-owned, family-owned businesses Master the strategies for improving board effectiveness
Overview In the organisation, tender and bidding skills are very essential to do new business. It is important that bids and tenders mark the right factor and give a promising argument for the organisation to make a profit. This course is designed to give knowledge and skills in managing the Tender and bidding process. It highlights key areas to bid and tender efficiently in a competitive environment. It will provide you with all the essential tools that are necessary to increase the rate of success in the bidding process. It will focus on key areas which contracts are searching for during the whole process which is called the client-focused approach. With this course, they will evaluate and differentiate between different bids while making sure the process is fair and complete. As well as help the participants to gain the essentials of the bidding process and the making of a successful proposal and evaluation
Overview This course would be ideal for HR professionals who are looking to be more financially skilled. You will develop a deep understanding of the key financial concepts that are important in the boardroom. Learn how to break these concepts down to see what they mean for you in your role. Gain a deep understanding of the central areas of finance; how accountants think; how the numbers help you understand performance and set targets; budgeting and forecasting; and investment appraisal.
Overview This course is meant for legal professionals to enhance their skills in litigation and understand the core areas of the process so that they can deliver great services to their clients. The course will focus on updating the skills in civil procedure with recent case law and legislative reforms to everyday issues.