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Overview
Strong research and analytical skills are what sets top industry professionals apart. This course allows you to apply your technical knowledge to a real-world challenge. Through structured research and professional reporting, you'll develop the skills to analyze complex industry data, communicate findings effectively, and make informed decisions.
You’ll create a structured work plan, conduct in-depth research using industry sources, and develop a formal report demonstrating your ability to analyze complex petroleum topics. This course reinforces the technical and analytical skills essential for roles in exploration, production, and operations. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive industry report that showcases your expertise and problem-solving abilities.
This capstone course is designed for oil and gas professionals, technical specialists, and students completing the certificate program. It mirrors the kind of analytical work required in petroleum roles, giving you hands-on experience with industry research and reporting.
This course is ideal if you:
- want to develop research and reporting skills relevant to the petroleum industry
- need experience organizing and presenting technical findings in a structured, professional format
- are completing SAIT’s Upstream Petroleum Industry certificate program and want to apply your knowledge to a practical industry project.
To be successful in this course, we recommend you have:
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- create a work plan
- conduct research
- prepare a formal research paper.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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Registration for this course closes seven days prior to the start date.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you can self-print your unofficial completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Costs
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements.
- Internet access
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
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