A CPD Certified Training Course
Professional Certificate in Strategic Management in the Oil and Gas Business
Sustaining High Performance in a Rapidly Changing Market
Course Overview
The oil and gas industries are going through a period of significant change. The outlook for oil and gas prices is volatile, difficult to forecast and subjected to pressures from alternative energy sources. At the same time the growth in global demand is coming from newly industrializing markets in addition to recovery in the more mature economic zones. This has major implications for upstream and downstream operations and for the type and level of investment that will be required over the medium term. These developments also have a direct impact on the closely linked petrochemical business.
In summary, the oil and gas business will require a different strategic approach in the future. This CPD Certified “Professional Certificate in Strategic Management in the Oil and Gas Business” training course will enable you to design and manage the new approach.
This CPD Certified training course will highlight:
- The changing structure and dynamics of the global oil and gas business
- Creating and implementing a robust business strategy
- Aligning and linking strategic and operational management
- How to implement strategic plans effectively
- Achieving strategic change in your organisation
Training Outline
DAY 1: The Current and Future Dynamics of the Global Oil and Gas Business
- Structural Change in Supply and Demand in the Global Oil and Gas Business
- The Future of Oil and Gas compared with other Major Energy Sources
- Developments in Upstream Activities and their Strategic Impact
- Developments in Downstream Activities and their Strategic Impact
- The Changing Significance of the Petrochemical Sector
- Forecasting the Future Major Trends in Oil and Gas
- The Changing Balance of OPEC and non-OPEC Activities
DAY 2: Creating and Applying a Robust Business Strategy
- Leading-edge Thinking in Business Strategy
- The Process and Content of Contemporary Strategic Analysis
- How to Create an Effective Strategic Plan
- Focus and Concentration of Resources to Sustain Advantage
- Financial and Non-Financial Performance Management
- Contrasting Examples of Successful Strategies
- Executing Strategy – Break It Down and Get It Done
DAY 3: Aligning and Linking Strategic and Operational Management
- The Principle of Strategic Alignment and its Significance
- Programmes, Projects and Policies – Cohesion and Priorities
- Aligning Corporate Resources with Objectives and Targets
- Aligning the Organizational Structure with the Strategic Plan
- Designing an Information System to Facilitate Effective Control
- Coordinating Strategic and Operational Management
- Dealing With Variance and Divergence in Operational Management
DAY 4: How to Implement Strategic Plans Effectively
- Structuring and Managing a Strategic Planning Team
- Setting Strategic and Operational Goals and Targets
- System Control and the Requirement for Agile Capability
- People Development – Cascading Your Strategy
- Strategic and Operational Reviews and Consequent Decisions
- Resource Budgeting and Internal / External Relationships
- Identifying and Planning for Change in the Oil and Gas Business
DAY 5: Achieving Strategic Change in the Oil and Gas Business
- What are the Main Factors Affecting Profitable Growth in Oil and Gas Business?
- Where are the Best Opportunities in the Changing Global Oil and Gas Market?
- Value Migration and Value Capture – The Quest for Sustainability
- What are the Investment Priorities to support the Process of Change?
- The Strategic Manager as Coach and Mentor for Team Members
- Gaining Buy-in and Commitment amongst the Various Stakeholders
- Deciding your Top Priorities after Completing this Training Course
Certificates
- Upon successful completion of this training course, a personalised CPD certificate with the duration of the learning activity undertaken, will be issued by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines
Accreditation
GLOMACS is a member of The CPD Certification Service and has become a part of the initiative to increase standards of CPD provision to professionals in relevant market sectors. We are approved to provide recognised independent CPD accredited training courses compatible with global CPD principles.
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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