P200 Planning, Programming and HCA Course

The P200 course is designed to:

• Build capability in planning and managing production plans and programmes
• Strengthen hydrocarbon accounting and measurement integrity
• Improve production tracking, loss analysis, and production visibility
• Enhance coordination between field, technical, and commercial functions
• Develop structured, data-driven decision-making and reporting capability

Knowledge and Understanding

Participants gain practical, in-depth knowledge in:

• Production forecasting and planning cycles (daily, weekly, monthly, annual)
• Constraint management and deferment analysis
• Production programming and short-term scheduling
• Measurement, allocation, and reconciliation methods
• Hydrocarbon accounting workflows and interfaces with finance
• Course content reflects participants’ facilities, ensuring immediate operational benefit

Hybrid Learning Structure

The P200 course follows a structured hybrid learning model:

1. Online Registration and Induction

Introduction of candidates and facilitator, setting course expectations and timelines.

Course content is tailored to participant roles and operating context.

2. Online Assignments

Six assignments over ten weeks, selected based on individual needs.

Assignments include structured interviews with subject matter experts.

Individual feedback is provided by the course coordinator.

3. Face-to-Face Workshop

A five-day facilitated workshop.

Includes interactive learning sessions, group activities, and candidate teach-backs.

Content delivery is followed by discussions based on candidates’ online work, maximising integration of learning into the business.

4. Field Impact Project (Optional)

A small, practical improvement project aligned with course themes and approved by the line manager. Typically completed within six months and presented to local management. Ongoing support is provided throughout.