All NExT courses are project-based, as we believe this is the optimal way to learn. Project-based training teaches individuals how to deal with real-life scenarios and solve genuine problems. In-house programs can even utilize your proprietary data sets to deliver real business benefits.
NExT's integrated competency development programs are designed to improve the competency of individuals to enhance organizational effectiveness. Training can be provided in specific technology areas or in cross-disciplinary skills to sharpen asset team performance.
An essential first step is auditing the existing skills within a team or, if appropriate, those existing company-wide through a comprehensive skills assessment. NExT experts work with an organization's technical managers, and training and human resources professionals to establish the competencies required for each specific job. The competency assessment process identifies skills gaps for individuals and for groups of individuals with the same job responsibilities.
This process facilitates the design of a customized training program that will enhance the competency of staff members to meet the demands of their current job or to prepare them for future assignments within the organization.
Integrated competency development programs combine instructor-led training, case studies that demonstrate practical skills, mentoring, and, in some cases, e-learning (computer- or Web-based learning). These programs are typically run
in-house for a single client, and we encourage clients to allow us to customize programs to include their data sets. This can make the training more relevant for participants, as well as delivering the valuable additional benefit of setting the stage for solving a real well or reservoir problem. It is highly recommended that pre- and post-program competency assessments be conducted on the attendees.
Our competency development training solutions include
Integrated formation evaluation and log interpretation
3 weeks
Logging methods; formation evaluation; advanced wellbore analysis; petrophysical integration; class exercises; and a class project (generic or customized with client data)
Petrophysical reservoir characterization and integration
6 weeks
Rock types; pore geometry; flow units; clastic reservoir geology; formation evaluation; interactive petrophysics; seismic fundamentals; reservoir management; well completions; advanced integration; static model development; class exercises; and class project (generic or customized with client data)
Geophysics
6-10 weeks
Seismic acquisition, processing and interpretation; sequence stratigraphy; seismic modeling; seismic attributes and amplitude variations with offset (AVO) analysis; deepwater seismic technology; direct hydrocarbon indicators; class exercises; and a class project (generic or customized with client data)
Production optimization
6-14 weeks
Production data analysis; nodal analysis; completion technology; artificial-lift technology; surface operations; stimulation technology; class exercises; and a class project (generic or customized with client data)
Reservoir engineering
6-14 weeks
Reservoir engineering; applied reservoir engineering; integrated reservoir management; enhanced oil recovery; gas reservoir engineering; well-test design and analysis; reservoir simulation; real-time oilfield technology; class exercises; and a class project (generic or customized with client data)
Petrophysical reservoir characterization and integration
14 weeks
The six-week program plus carbonate reservoir geology; a field trip; geomechanics; advanced integration and static model development; and a mentored project study
Project-based integrated well design and planning
20 weeks
Geomechanics; drilling risk management; engineered well design; real-time operations monitoring; drilling optimization; drilling knowledge management; project mentoring; class exercises; and a class project (generic or customized with client data)
NExT subsurface integration program (NSIP)
9 months
Our flagship program
New-hire practical training
6-8 months
Specifically designed to train newly recruited technical staff by providing practical expertise and skills based on your regional needs through the NExT virtual faculty. Available in geology; geophysics; petrophysics; reservoir and production engineering; and drilling
Workover supervisors practical training
8 months
Practical (hands-on) training supported by theory, held at the Schlumberger Bottesford, Melun, and Pau training centers, and covering health, safety, and environment; electric line; slick line (basic and advanced); well testing; coiled tubing and completions technology;
and well servicing best practices. Includes field rotations to work with Schlumberger segments at your locations and international trips to completions manufacturers' locations
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