Competitive Analysis Technologies now offers an inter-active, self-paced training course that is the result of five years of oil and gas-training seminars presented around the US for companies and industry organizations.

Who should take this training?

This course is designed for anyone needing upstream oil and gas information from outside sources in their work. This will include, but not be limited to: engineers, landmen, geologists, geophysicists, librarians and legal researchers.

Why should I take this seminar?

Your time and your knowledge are your greatest assets. Searching for information can become very time consuming and costly. Knowing how and where to retrieve information quickly and accurately is a valuable skill that must be constantly improved for you to remain a valuable asset to your employer and to enhance your career.

Course requirements:

The student must have Internet access and be able to exchange attachments via e-mail. Students will need Adobe Acrobat™ Reader (a free download) to see the lessons. Students should know how to use Internet browsers. Internet Explorer; version 4.5 or higher is preferred. A general knowledge of Internet search engines is helpful.

Course Material:

Upon registration, each student will receive an introductory packet of information. All lessons and answers will be transmitted electronically via e-mail.

Lesson Modules

Each Lesson is in Adobe Acrobat™ format. Each Answer Sheet is in Microsoft Word™ format.

1. Improve Your Search Techniques – Find Just the Answers
2. Oil & Gas News Sources, Discussion Groups and Forums
3. Crude Oil, Natural Gas and Finished Product Prices
4. US and International Government Sources of Oil & Gas Information
5. Finding Oil & Gas Experts at Universities, Research Institutes and Associations
6. Finding People and Company Information On-Line
7. Industry Journals, Directories - Free and Fee-Based
8. Industry Studies, Research Reports
9. Hidden Web Sources – Resources the Search Engines Don't Know About

At the completion of the course, you will receive the latest copy of Oil and Gas on the Internet-Level D on CD-ROM (Upstream), a $140 value.

Student Comments:

"Your class was a real inspiration. I've gone from feelings of trepidation to feelings of enthusiasm in only half a day." Amoco Production Company

"I know from visiting with several who attended that they gained a whole new perspective on information research. Thanks for a great seminar." Global Ventures Group, Phillips Petroleum Company

"Instructor was very educated in the field-very knowledgeable. Best course I've had in a long time." Amoco Production Company

"Advanced searching was great! Instructor was very knowledgeable. Great class!" Crude Oil Movements, Phillips Petroleum

"Great class, very informative, especially the area on how to use search engines effectively." Internet Basics Instructor, Bartlesville, OK

"Thanks again for the great seminar the other day. I have already been able to use it." Amoco Regulatory Affairs

"Thanks. It was a great presentation. I really enjoyed your seminar....and I learned a lot." Anadarko Petroleum

"Thanks for such an informative presentation!" ExxonMobil

"Speaking for the Burlington folks, we learned a great deal from your presentation. Thank you for sharing your experience & knowledge." Burlington Resources

Cost: $239/student $199/student from government/educational institutions Discounts for multiple students from the same company Payment by credit card or invoice at compete@catsites.com Some associations offer discounts and CEU for completion, check with your education committee. Check with your industry association for member discount and available CEU credits
Call 281-370-1444 or email compete@catsites.com for more information.

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