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SEPAL WRFM Expert

Strategic Production Leadership

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Credential Level

Advanced

Study Time

~90 hours

Modules

12 modules

Pass Mark

80%

Validity

3 years

Industry-recognised credential

About This Certification

What You'll Learn

The SEPAL WRFM Expert (SWEX) is the highest WRFM credential for senior professionals leading strategic production decisions across the asset lifecycle. Spanning 12 modules and approximately 90 hours of study, it equips senior petroleum engineers, asset managers, and technical leads with the expertise to drive integrated production strategies, leverage AI/ML for optimisation, and manage complex assets from brownfield redevelopment to ESG compliance. Prerequisites include the SEPAL WRFM Professional certification or 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

Who Should Attend

  • Senior petroleum engineers and asset managers with 7+ years of relevant experience
  • SEPAL WRFM Professional certification holders and technical leads driving field optimisation strategies
  • Decision-makers leading integrated production strategies across the asset lifecycle
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Course Syllabus

  1. 1Integrated Production System Modelling
  2. 2Advanced Reservoir Characterisation for Production Engineers
  3. 3Complex Well and Completion Diagnostics
  4. 4AI/ML for Production Optimisation
  5. 5Brownfield Redevelopment Strategy
  6. 6Flow Assurance and Subsea Tieback Design
  7. 7Carbon-Aware Production Management
  8. 8Risk-Based Decision Frameworks
  9. 9Asset Portfolio and Value of Information Analysis
  10. 10Regulatory HSE and ESG Compliance
  11. 11Multi-Discipline Team Leadership
  12. 12Capstone: Full Field Development Scenario

Outcomes

Skills Earned Upon Completion

Build and apply integrated production system models for asset-level debottlenecking

Lead brownfield redevelopment and full field development strategy initiatives

Deploy AI/ML tools to identify and capture production optimisation opportunities

Drive carbon-aware production decisions aligned with ESG and regulatory requirements

Lead multi-discipline WRFM teams and make risk-based decisions across the asset lifecycle

Programme Details

Assessment & Delivery

Assessment Structure

Format90 MCQ · 150 min · 1 retake + panel review
Pass Mark80%
Modules12
Certification Validity3 years

Delivery Options

  • Blended learning combining eLearning modules and live workshops with subject matter experts
  • Assigned mentor support throughout the programme
  • Panel review of capstone deliverables
  • Renewal via 40 CPD hours within 3 years or exam retake