The course
Everything the oil and gas value chain looks like, made simple
An award-winning, highly interactive Oil and Gas 101 course that takes participants through the complete oil and gas value chain — from the formation of fossil fuels to the fuels and products used every day.
What the course does
One connected story, from the ground to the gas pump
Organizations perform best when employees understand not just their own role, but how the entire business creates value. From Fossil to Fuel walks participants through the complete oil and gas value chain — from the formation of fossil fuels to the fuels and products used every day.
Instead of dense technical lectures, the course is built around visuals, analogies, stories and participant questions. Complex operational concepts are simplified and connected back to the broader business context, so teams leave with a shared language and a shared picture of how their work fits together.
Format
Built to fit a busy team's schedule
$750 USD per participant, plus applicable GST/taxes.
8 instructional hours
Delivered as one full day or two half days.
15–40 participants
Minimum and maximum group size for the full experience.
In-person
In-person delivery is strongly recommended. Virtual delivery may be available when appropriate.
Customizable
Course content can be customized around a company's operational areas. Shorter versions can be requested.
Digital certificate
Participants receive a digital certificate suitable for LinkedIn.
Podcast companion
A 24-episode companion podcast acts as a free digital textbook for pre-work, reinforcement or ongoing reference.
The journey
From fossil to fuel, one connected step at a time
Fourteen modules follow the value chain in order, so every new topic builds on the last.
- 1
Formation of Fossil Fuels
- 2
Rock Geology
- 3
Conventional vs. Unconventional Resources
- 4
Drilling
- 5
Completions
- 6
Hydraulic Fracturing
- 7
Operations
- 8
Facilities
- 9
Pipelines
- 10
Reserves & Well Inventory
- 11
Production
- 12
Workovers & Abandonments
- 13
Midstream & Marketing
- 14
Upgraders & Refineries
Optional add-on modules available on request: LNG · Oil Sands.
Learning outcomes
What participants can do by the end of the day
- Describe how oil and gas are formed, found, produced, transported and refined.
- Explain the basic purpose of drilling, completions, production equipment and facilities.
- Understand how the different parts of the oil and gas industry connect.
- Use common industry terms and communicate more confidently with technical and non-technical teams.
- Recognize how everyday decisions across the value chain affect cost, production, safety and business value.
Who it's for
Built for three kinds of learners
No technical background required. Experienced participants benefit too — the course connects parts of the value chain outside their own area.
New Industry Talent
Oil and gas summer students, interns, new graduates and employees who are new to the industry.
Experienced Non-Technical Professionals
Professionals with roughly five or more years in oil and gas whose roles are outside core technical operations — HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Supply Chain, Accounting and other support functions.
External & Public-Sector Learners
Government employees, regulators, partners, investors, educators and members of the public who want a practical understanding of how the industry works.
Why it's different
Not another slide deck
From Fossil to Fuel is hands-on, visual and practical — designed around real-world analogies, stories and memorable “aha” moments.
Hands-on and visual
Real diagrams, physical analogies and props replace dense slides, so ideas click instead of scrolling past.
Built on real-world analogies
Complex operations are explained through stories and comparisons that stick, not just terminology.
Genuinely interactive
Participant questions shape the room. It's a conversation, not a lecture delivered at people.
Connected to business value
Every module ties back to cost, production, safety and how individual roles affect the bottom line.
Ready to connect the dots?
Register for an upcoming public session, or bring From Fossil to Fuel to your company.