Machine Learning and Data Science for Upstream Professionals

Oil, Gas & Petroleum · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900

Overview

The course aims to provide upstream professionals with a comprehensive introduction to the main machine learning methods and builds hands-on experience in data science and machine learning. Through the course, you will develop a solid understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms including advanced topics such as deep learning and machine learning model explainability.

Learning Objectives

• Core concepts of machine learning and data science
• Identifying existing bottlenecks for machine learning methods applied in your professional domain
• Choosing the most appropriate machine learning methods to solve a particular problem
• Applying the main machine learning methods in practice

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for a reservoir engineer, geologist, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.

• A reservoir engineer
• Geologist
• Professionals in Oil & Gas

Course Outline

Day 1 — Introduction to Machine Learning ecosystem

• Python crash course
• Data wrangling (using Pandas and SQL)
• Data visualisation
• Production data analysis and visualisation

Day 2 — Numerical optimisation

• Statistics refresher
• Exploratory data analysis
• Uncertainty evaluation and decision making
• Decline curve analysis

Day 3 — Machine learning introduction

• Dimensionality reduction methods
• Clustering methods
• Anomaly detection methods
• Electrofacies identification based on well log data

Day 4 — Machine learning core concepts

• Regression methods
• Tuning of machine learning models
• Production forecast of unconventional reservoir
• Saturation pressure prediction

Day 5 — Classification methods

• Neural networks and deep learning
• Advanced machine learning topics: Imbalanced datasets
• Interpretability of machine learning models
• Lithofacies identification

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
7–11 September 2026	Kigali, Rwanda	Public	5 days	4,500
2–6 November 2026	Botswana, Southern Africa	Public	5 days	4,500
20–24 December 2026	Dubai, UAE	Public	5 days	3,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum courses cover?

The portfolio spans the full value chain: upstream exploration, drilling and well control; midstream processing, pipelines and gas treatment; and downstream refining and petrochemicals — plus process safety management (PSM), HAZOP studies, corrosion control and plant operations. Trainers are practitioners from the sector.

Who should attend an oil, gas and petroleum course?

These courses suit process, production and petroleum engineers, plant and field operators and supervisors, maintenance and inspection staff, HSE and process safety professionals, and technical or commercial staff joining the sector from another industry.

How long are oil, gas and petroleum courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can oil, gas and petroleum training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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