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PetroTech Training Program.

The OERB’s PetroTech Program, offered in partnership with Francis Tuttle Technology Center, provides specialized technical training for individuals seeking the knowledge and certification needed to begin a career in Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry.

PetroTech is also an excellent resource for current industry professionals looking to enhance their skills, strengthen their résumés, or pursue advancement opportunities. The program offers full certification as well as standalone course options.

Program Tracks

The PetroTech Program offers multiple training paths tailored to your background and career goals.

Full Certification Track

This comprehensive track provides training across all major sectors of the oil and natural gas industry, including:

  • Geology Technician
  • Land Technician
  • Engineering Technician
  • Data Analysis

Ideal for individuals seeking a well-rounded understanding of the industry, this track prepares you for a wide range of technical roles.

Mini-Certification Option

If you prefer to specialize in just one area, such as Geology, Land, Engineering, or Data Analysis, you can pursue a mini-certification focused on a single technician role.

Two pathways are available:

  • Industry Professional Track
    Designed for individuals already working in oil and gas. Introductory courses may be waived based on prior experience.
  • New-to-Industry Track
    Intended for those new to the field. This option includes foundational courses to build the knowledge needed for success.

Single Course Enrollment

Looking to sharpen your skills without committing to a full certification?
You can enroll in individual courses to expand your expertise in specific areas of the industry.

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Program Classes and Schedule for 2025-2026 Certification Program

  • Intro to Oil & Gas Industry
  • Excel Levels 1-3
    • October 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 23
  • Mud Logging
    • October 30
  • Access Levels 1-3
    • November 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
  • Electric Logging
    • December 2, 4, 9
  • Intro to Econ
    • December 16, 18
  • Well & Production Data Management
    • January 6, 8, 13, 15
  • Land and Lease Records
    • January 20, 22, 27, 29, and February 3, 5
  • Oil and Gas Econ ARIES Or PDHWin (Aries)
    • February 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
  • ArcGIS
    • March 3, 5, 10, 12, 24, 26, 31
  • Petra Or Geographix (Petra)
    • April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21
  • Excel Practices
    • April 23, 28
  • Access Practices
    • April 30, May 5
  • Resume Building
    • May 7, 12
  • Power BI
    • May 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, and June 2
  • Spotfire
    • June 4, 9, 11, 16
  • Advanced Spotfire
    • June 18, 23, 25
  • Advanced Land & Lease Part 1
    • June 30, and July 2, 7, 9, 14
  • Advanced Land & Lease Part 2
    • July 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Program Overview And Attendance Policy features.

Evening classes are held from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, making them convenient for working professionals. Each course lasts between four to six weeks, and the entire PetroTech program can be completed in as little as 10 to 12 months.

Attendance Requirements

In-person attendance is required unless prior approval for remote participation is granted. To request remote attendance, email [email protected] with an explanation of your circumstances.

  • Oklahoma City Metro residents are required to attend classes in person.
  • Tulsa residents may be eligible to attend via Zoom, pending approval.

Approved remote students must provide their own computer equipped with a working camera. Cameras must remain on for the entire duration of each class, and active participation is required.

Failure to engage consistently may result in the instructor reporting non-compliance to OERB, which could lead to removal from the program and a non-completion status for the course.

I enrolled in the PetroTech program in the fall of 2007. The knowledge and industry understanding I gained as a PT student helped me quickly advance from a tech to an Analyst in less than 6 months. I would highly recommend this program for anyone interested in the energy industry but doesn’t know where to start.

– Kristy Johnson, Sandridge Energy

I first learned about the program during my class at Tulsa Technology Center. After researching and talking to a PetroTech graduate, I quickly enrolled in the program. The instructors made the classes enjoyable and effective by taking the time to make sure that all students understood the subject. They offered to stay after or come in before the class began to help those who were still struggling in class. Many brought in samples from their work for students to examine. The OERB PetroTech program is a great choice for someone who has no history and is looking to get into the oil and natural gas industry or someone who has been in the field and would like a refresher in the new technology.

– Spurgeon Wambugu

I heard about the OERB PetroTech Program from a co-worker with an employer outside of the Oil and Gas Industry in 2007 and was intrigued. I applied for and received an OERB Scholarship. I first started off as a Geo Tech but quickly realized that with my accounting background the Reservoir Engineering Tech position was a better fit for my skills. I love working in the Oil and Gas Industry and am so thankful for my OERB PetroTech Scholarship.

– Tina Boag, Continental Resources, Inc.

The OERB PetroTech program is a technical training program. This is not a job placement program, and the OERB is not responsible for career opportunities. The OERB cannot guarantee job placement upon certification. If you have additional questions, please contact the OERB at 800-664-1301 ext. 231 or at [email protected]