Davie Stewart, Vice President Wells Discipline at Shell

“The Master of Science degree accredited by Robert Gordon University is a unique learning opportunity for Shell Well Engineers. Shell Wells staff that complete the internal comprehensive and advanced competency development programme, Wells Distance Learning Programme (WDLP), and successfully pass the specified level exams can enrol with RGU and execute a project, which is a requirement for the Masters degree.

Achieving a Masters degree in Well Engineering or Completion and Well Intervention Engineering through the partnership of Shell and RGU is not only very attractive for Shell Well Engineers in terms of their personal development, but also benefits the company as it provides a business improvement project for the business. It undoubtedly raises the competencies that are key for safe and top quartile Wells performance in wells and provides an opportunity to improve the employee value proposition.”

Dave WorkmanCEO, RBG

“RBG successfully collaborated with RGU’s business school on the design and delivery of a bespoke management training course – the Business Leadership Challenge. The course has been designed to support our business strategy, vision and mission and presents an ideal opportunity to share knowledge, skills and experience across the wider management team. I have no doubt that this course will bring real and tangible benefits to our global business and customers.”

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CONSULTANCY

Businesses need to thrive to maintain competitive edge on the global stage. The fundamental drivers for success include research and innovation, technology transfer and commercialisation, and employee development and well-being.

RGU works with clients to understand their specific business needs or constraints and to identify training and competency gaps.

We offer a range of consultancy interventions from training needs analyses, brainstorming and innovation audits to contract research and business simulation exercises. We also offer consultancy relating to the maintenance of a productive and healthy workforce and working environment.

RGU has collaborated with a range of clients to achieve a real difference. We work with governments, national and international oil companies, and service companies around the world; RGU’s client base has included Sonatrach, PdVSA, PetroChina, Shell, BP, AMEC, Chevron and BJ Services among others.

ADDiNg VALUe TO YOUr BUSiNeSS BY DeVeLOPiNg AND DeLiVeriNg CUSTOmiSeD LeArNiNg AND DeVeLOPmeNT SOLUTiONS TO The gLOBAL eNergY mArkeT ThrOUgh COUrSeS, CONSULTANCY, COmPeTeNCY AND CAPABiLiTY ASSUrANCe.

COUrSeSOur learning and development solutions draw on the academic knowledge within the University’s Faculties and Schools and industry expertise. robert gordon University (rgU) has long-standing and strong industry relationships which reinforce the relevance of our development programmes.

• Industry-relevant, award-bearing educational programmes, from undergraduate to Masters programmes and MBAs, the majority of which are professionally accredited

• Training customised to meet specific business requirements; from short courses to in-depth programmes

• Flexible delivery: in the UK, overseas, online distance learning (ODL), and through blended learning (ODL supported by in-country teaching

COmPeTeNCY & CAPABiLiTY ASSUrANCe

Attracting, retaining and developing the best employees is of great importance, particularly in challenging economic conditions. ensuring those employees have the appropriate competencies and capabilities to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively is crucial.

Competency is a combination of experience, training and qualification. Capability identifies particular skills that will make an immediate difference. Bridging competency and skills gaps with additional training can deliver a workforce that is driven and focused and will contribute to process and bottom line improvement.

RGU can both work with organisations to create and deliver customised training programmes that meet the specifications and needs of a company, and also deliver tailored assessment to provide the assurance that its employees have achieved the required outcomes and standards of competency. This would apply not only to the University’s training but also that of third party or a company’s existing learning programmes. If additional training is required RGU can create courses in consultation with the company to address particular skills gaps.

Competency assessment can provide both a framework for the company, and also enable individuals to attain credits, which could be accumulated towards an academic qualification.

Today’s business environment requires increasing agility, future thinking and market responsiveness. To compete successfully the skill sets and competencies required to address internal and external stakeholder relationships, process improvements and workforce development have to be demonstrated to a set of industry standards. It therefore becomes ever more important for companies to be able to independently and robustly verify competency and capability, both to themselves and to others.

Partnering with RGU can enable organisations to maximise staff potential, helping deliver the management and future leadership to propel the business to greater success.

management & Business• Project Management• Management Development• Leadership Skills• Intercultural Communication• Oil & Gas Contract Law

health, Safety & environment• Health, Safety & Risk • Leadership, Safety & Culture• Behaviour Change

energy engineering • Drilling & Well Engineering• Maintenance & Inspection for Asset Integrity• Oil and Gas Engineering• Well Intervention

• Health Ergonomics• Clinical Assessment & Decision Making for

Rig Medics• Industrial Radiography

AWArD-BeAriNg PrOgrAmmeSmanagement and Business• MBA Oil & Gas Management • MSc Purchasing & Supply Chain Management • MSc Project Management • MSc Oil & Gas Law• MSc Oil & Gas Accounting• MSc Energy Management

energy engineering • MSc Petroleum Production Engineering • MSc Drilling & Well Engineering• MSc Oil & Gas Engineering • MSc Asset Integrity Management• MSc Subsea Engineering• MSc Offshore Renewables• MSc Commercial Practice for the Energy Sectors• MSc Energy and Sustainability

health, Safety & environment• MSc Health, Safety & Risk Management• BA Occupational Health Practice• MSc Health Improvement & Health Promotion• MSc Corporate Social Responsibility and Energy

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