What you'll learn:
- COURSE #1 : Gain a broad perspective of the global oil and gas industry and understand the role of oil in our life
- COURSE #1 : Discover the history of the oil industry from its earliest development at the end of the 19th century to the current situation
- COURSE #1 : Interpret the evolution of the factors affecting the energy supply and demand (crude prices, technology, reserves, geopolitics, geography, environment...)
- COURSE #1 : Identify the actors of the energy scene and their strategic guidelines (producer and consumer countries, national, independent and international oil companies, international organizations (OPEC, IEA...))
- COURSE #1 : Describe the different types of energy resources (conventional, unconventional, renewable & fossil)
- COURSE #1 : Understand and appreciate the future energy challenges in terms of production and demand
- COURSE #2 : Grasp the main characteristics of petroleum products and their relevance for end-users
- COURSE #2 : List the key properties for automotive fuels (now and in the future)
- COURSE #2 : Identify recent changes and future trends for the petroleum products’ specifications, markets and demand
- COURSE #2 : Identify the main trends of fuel evolution due to: new regulations and/or new motor technologies
- COURSE #2 : Understand how the main properties of each petroleum products are measured, checked and controlled using standard quality control tests
- COURSE #2 : Understand the tests significance and accuracy of the methods
- COURSE #3 : Review the different oil trading markets by type of transaction
- COURSE #3 : Summarize the operation of the physical and financial oil markets
- COURSE #3 : Review the different types of contracts: long term, spot and forward
- COURSE #3 : Understand how crude oil and petroleum products are traded
- COURSE #3 : Understand the pricing mechanism of crude oil and petroleum products
- COURSE #3 : Analyze the parameters which influence prices of crude oil and prices of petroleum products
- COURSE #3 : Review the different exchanges and their organization: the cases of NYMEX and ICE
- COURSE #3 : Comprehend hedging techniques available for protection against fluctuations in prices
- COURSE #3 : Understand the principle of financial derivative products like Swaps and Options
- COURSE #4 : Gain a broad perspective of the global oil and gas business : supply and transportation
- COURSE #4 : Understand logistics and supply principles and practices
- COURSE #4 : Use Worldscale reference to charter a ship and to calculate the profitability
- COURSE #4 : Understand how the commercial petroleum products (gasoline, diesel, fuel) are dispatched from the refineries to the market
- COURSE #5 : Comprehend the basic differences between exploration, refining and petrochemicals
- COURSE #5 : Understand the basics of the various refining processes
- COURSE #5 : Learn what crudes are made of and understand the chemical properties of their hydrocarbon components like paraffins, naphthenes, aromatics...
- COURSE #5 : Learn how the major refining processes work and interact with each other (distillation, isomerization, alkylation, catalytic reforming, hydrotreater, sulfur plant, fluid catalytic cracking, hydrocracking, delayed coking, asphalt/lube plant...)
- COURSE #5 : Understand how the main petroleum products are made (LPG, gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, heating oil, heavy fuel, asphalts, lubricants...)
- COURSE #5 : Appreciate that aromatics are important to the petrochemical industry even though refineries are trying to minimize these in gasoline due to their toxic properties
- COURSE #5 : Appreciate that olefinic and aromatic petrochemical precursors are specialty chemicals produced by the refining processes
- COURSE #6 : Comprehend the basic differences between petroleum refining and petrochemicals
- COURSE #6 : Review the interactions with refining (objectives, advantages, flow and services exchanges…)
- COURSE #6 : Situate the petrochemical industry in its energy and geographic environment
- COURSE #6 : Explain the different steps of the petrochemical industry
- COURSE #6 : Understand the operating principles of the steam cracking process
- COURSE #6 : Know the origin and uses of the main olefinic and aromatic intermediates
- COURSE #6 : Know the main markets for olefins, C4 cuts and aromatics
- COURSE #6 : Know the opening on the petrochemistry of the main plastics
- COURSE #6 : Know the outlets and main industrial uses of olefinics, diolefinics and aromatics hydrocarbons
The Complete Oil & Gas Industry Masterclass: Markets, Products, Operations, and Petrochemicals
Your All-In-One Guide to Succeeding in the Oil & Gas Sector—From Exploration to Petrochemicals
Are you ready to launch or advance your career in the global Oil & Gas industry? This in-depth course delivers everything you need to understand the energy sector, from upstream to downstream, refining, logistics, markets, and petrochemicals. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or an industry newcomer, this course provides up-to-date, real-world knowledge for success.
What You’ll Learn
The course is organized into six comprehensive modules, each full of current data, clear explanations, and actionable insights:
PART 1: Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry
Key characteristics of the petroleum industry
Major historical milestones and geopolitics
Oil’s place among global energy sources; future production and demand forecasts
Main industry players: consumer countries, major oil companies, OPEC & non-OPEC producers
Investment scale and profitability across the sector
PART 2: Petroleum Products—Properties, Specifications, Markets & Demand
Characteristics and properties of major petroleum products (LPG, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, fuel oil, and more)
How specifications evolve across countries and regulations
Standard quality control tests in refineries and petrochemical plants
Market trends and forecasts for each product
PART 3: Oil & Gas Markets, Trading, Pricing & Economic Framework
Physical and financial oil trading markets
Contract types: long-term, spot, and forward
Pricing mechanisms for crude oil and refined petroleum products
Key exchanges: NYMEX, ICE, and more
Hedging, swaps, options, and risk management strategies
PART 4: Logistics of Crude Oil & Petroleum Products
Global transport logistics: sea, pipeline, rail, and road
Tanker types, pipeline systems, freight costs, and regulatory frameworks
Delivery restrictions, product dispatch controls (quality, customs, quantity)
PART 5: Petroleum Refining Demystified
Crude oil types and properties (Brent, Arab Light, Urals, Forties, etc.)
Refining processes, operations, and manufacturing schemes
The role of major processing units in the refinery
Overview of the refining industry for rapid immersion
PART 6: Petrochemical Industry & the Steam Cracking Process
Petrochemical industry overview and its integration with oil refining
Origins and uses of olefins and aromatics
Step-by-step breakdown of the steam cracking process
Economic drivers and productivity factors
Petrochemical industry’s global energy and geographic context
Why Enroll in This Course?
45+ downloadable PDF resources with lifetime access for study and reference
Up-to-date global statistics and market analysis
Step-by-step, beginner-friendly approach—no prior background required
One-on-one instructor support via Udemy Q&A and messaging
Lifetime access: Learn at your own pace, anytime, on any device
Who Should Enroll?
Oil & gas industry professionals and newcomers
Engineers, technicians, and operators
Business analysts, planners, and finance professionals
Students and graduates in energy, engineering, or business
Anyone seeking a complete, practical understanding of the oil & gas value chain
By the End of This Course, You Will:
Understand the full value chain of the oil & gas sector
Identify key products, players, and market dynamics worldwide
Analyze current trends, pricing mechanisms, and trading strategies
Grasp refining and petrochemical processes and their economic impact
Confidently discuss the logistics, regulations, and controls in oil & gas transport
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