Oil and Gas Training
A worldwide leader in energy industry training
IHRDC provides high-quality, solutions-based training for the energy industry since 1969.
We offer instructor-led programs, e-Learning courses, and competency management software and services to improve workforce performance.
Empowering people to make a difference.
Fueling the future of the energy industry’s talent with our premier and innovative learning and development solutions. Solve your business challenges today.
Learning & Development Programs
Talent Management
Instructional Programs
Our instructor-led, energy industry training courses blend lecture, group discussion and business simulation games to maximize both on-site and virtual learning.
e-Learning Solutions
Our comprehensive energy industry e-Learning products cover key technical and business aspects of the international oil & gas, and renewable energy sectors.
Talent Management
Competency Management
Our proprietary CMS Online competency management software and consulting services provide assessment, learning, and reporting guidance that enables our clients with robust talent management resources.
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Clean Energy & Sustainability
Insights, strategies and skills training to prepare companies and their employees for a less carbon-intensive energy future and the energy transition.
Learning Pathways
IHRDC’s Pathways enable learners to progress in their training from foundational industry knowledge, to generalized functional training, and finally to industry segment-specific learning. By following these plans, learners can achieve the required level of competency to better perform their jobs.
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Oil & Gas Business | Petroleum Online
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Upstream Petroleum Tech | IPIMS
Harness Knowledge with 1,000+ Courses for E&P Professionals
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Latest News
Catch up on the latest IHRDC news as well as the current topics featured in our Perspectives on the Oil and Gas Business blog.
The Next Step in Energy Industry Training: How To Empower Your Workforce for the Energy Transition
In today’s world, transitioning to a sustainable energy economy isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. IHRDC is excited to announce the launch of our Clean
Empowering Growth Through Continuous Improvement: Unlocking the Potential of IPIMS Upgrades
Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world of training and development, staying ahead of the curve is vital for success. In the realm of petroleum technology, keeping
IHRDC Announces Management Changes
Bradford Donohue Named President and CEO Founder David Donohue Elevated to Chairman IHRDC, a leader in training and competency development for the worldwide oil and
Learning to Work Remotely
The COVID-19 pandemic changed office work routines around the globe as lockdowns and worries about the spread of infection caused millions of employees to start
e-Learning Basic Computer Applications for Business
Information technology has revolutionized almost every aspect of business operations, and workers are now expected to demonstrate, at the very least, a basic level of
The Project Management Skills You Need to Succeed
Managing projects is a crucial skillset for professionals in the energy industry, and IHRDC now offers an oil and gas training series on project management
IPIMS Video Wins AVA Gold Award
As part of IHRDC’s ongoing program to upgrade the extensive IPIMS library of e-Learning topics related to Upstream Petroleum Technology, we produce new video content that make courses both timely and engaging for our audience of E&P professionals. IHRDC’s “Unconformities and Tectonic History” video, part of IPIMS topic, Basic Seismic Interpretation has won a Gold Award from AVA Digital Awards. This international competition recognizes excellence demonstrated by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, design and production of digital communications.
IHRDC’s Award-Winning Achievements
We have consistently earned recognition for the innovative and effective education and training programs, products, and services we have developed for our global customers.
The Telly Awards
IHRDC is the proud recipient of 18 Telly Awards for our outstanding workplace education and training videos.
Petroleum Industry Training Provider of the Year
IHRDC received this award three times for our longstanding commitment to providing innovative training, competency management, and e-learning resources to the oil and gas industry.
AVA Digital Awards
IHRDC received a first-place Platinum award to recognize Petroleum Online’s interactive suite as an extraordinary example of web-based training. Additionally IHRDC received AVA Gold awards twice for IPIMS.
Corporate Award for Excellence in Distance Learning
IHRDC’s IPIMS e-Learning program won the Corporate Award for Excellence in Distance Learning Programming from the U.S. Distance Learning Association in Washington, DC.