The foundation organizes tailored programs and activities on a wide range of topics relating to the management of petroleum resources. Lasting from one day to 10 weeks, these programs are staged in Norway and abroad. All PETRAD’s courses and seminars have a practical focus. Training needs assessments and assistance with Institutional development are also offered by the foundation.
As part of the the Norwegian oil and gas competence network, PETRAD draws on key personnel and lecturers from the whole Norwegian and international petroleum industry. These people have considerable experience from senior managerial and technical positions in government, operating, engineering and service companies, consultancies, R&D institutions and universities.
PETRAD cooperates with and is supported by The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - Norad, and the Oil for Development Initiative.
Over 300 courses and seminars have been staged by PETRAD, attracting more than 10 000 participants from 90 countries.
The application process for the 8-week Programs 2012 is now open: http://www.petrad.no/default.asp?fid=1000