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Our FREE Oil 101 ebook introduces the Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream segments of the oil and gas industry.

This overview is based on our industry-leading Oil 101 course that is used by energy companies of all sizes to onboard their new hires.

  • Learn Key Segments of the Oil and Gas

    Watch, listen, learn.

  • Upstream - Midstream - Downstream

    We explain how the three key segments of the oil and gas industry work together.

  • Additional Resources

    From podcasts to articles, we send you materials that will help your understanding of the industry.

  • Don't just survive. Thrive.

    Our members are telling us the course is helping their career, their team, their success.

Industry Experts Who Love to Train

Our team is led by industry veteran Marty Stetzer. Marty has been a consultant to U.S. and international oil and gas companies since 1986.

Marty established EKT Interactive in 2010 to share his passion for helping those who new to the industry launch their careers quickly and successfully.

From 'Microbes to Markets', We've Got You Covered!

Upstream Midstream Downstream eBooks

  • Although I’m not an engineer, the course gave me many useful tools to understand the technicalities of the industry and now I can easily communicate with my contacts in the sector”.
    Enrique Cornejo | Trade & Investment Officer | Oil and Gas | British Embassy – UK Trade & Investment
  • I stumbled upon your site yesterday and I have found it incredibly helpful/informative. Your site has proven to be the most straightforward and digestible on the internet. Thanks for the great content!
    Charlie C. | University Student
  • I would like to thank you for a brilliant interactive 101 materials. I did use it to prepare for the recruitment process in Royal Dutch Shell, and I managed to take a new role in a new oil and gas industry:)
    Lukasz R. | Finance Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in our Oil 101 Course?

Oil 101 includes 11 modules and 2.5 hours of video content covering the entire oil and gas industry from upstream to downstream.

Modules include:

~Introduction to Upstream
~Introduction to Exploration
~Introduction to Drilling and Completions
~Introduction to Production
~Introduction to Midstream
~Introduction to Natural Gas
~Introduction to LNG
~Introduction to Downstream
~Introduction to Refining
~Introduction to Supply and Trading
~Introduction to Petroleum Product Marketing

 

 

 

Is there a certificate for completing the course?

Yes.  We offer a certificate of completion that you can share on Linkedin or with potential employers.

  • I am a member. It is the best.
    Perry Smolken | Business Development Manager | ISJ Energies

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