Course description
Canadian Oil Sands is an online training course that will introduce the student to the oil sands sector and the operations used to cost effectively exploit this resource. The drivers behind this development will also be presented, as well as the economics and the potential markets for this resource. Upon completion of this course, you’ll have a sound understanding of the rapidly developing Alberta oil sands sector, as well as the processes and techniques used to source, upgrade and market bitumen.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
A certificate of completion will be awarded upon scoring at least an 80% on the 20 question multiple choice final exam.
Suitability
Course Content
You will learn to:
- Point out why oil sands have become an increasingly important source of supply
- Identify the drivers behind the accelerated growth and how production of this resource has shifted from small-scale operations to large commercial projects
- Distinguish between the pros and cons of in-situ production techniques
- Identify how products are transported
- Choose the costs, market conditions and the project development necessary for oil sands development to continue
- Identify the growing concerns and opposition to oil sands development
- Recognize how increasing oil sands production is having a significant effect on global markets and the pricing of crude oil
Content
This two hour online course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about Canadian oil sands.