Directional Drilling Course

What will I learn?

Learn how to drill wells that bend and go in different directions with this course made specially for people working with oil and gas. You'll learn how to check for dangers, know the problems you can find when drilling, and learn good ways to make those problems smaller. You'll understand how to plan where the well will go and how to drill sideways. You'll also learn about the ground under the seabed and the different types of rocks. You'll get better at using the newest drilling tools and learn how to write good reports and talk about technical things clearly. Join now to become an expert!

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and arrange the chapters you want to study
Set your own course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet needed

Develop skills

Enhance the practical skills listed below

Learn how to check for dangers: Find the problems in drilling and make them smaller.

Plan where the well goes: Make good plans for the well to go where it needs to.

Make the mud right: Stop water from leaking and keep the hole strong.

Use new tools: Work with MWD (measurement while drilling) tools, mud motors, and tools that help you steer.

Write good reports: Write reports that are easy to understand and have all the important information.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before beginning, feel free to change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.