School of Petroleum Studies

Building competent professionals for the energy industry through quality education, specialized training and continuous professional development.

Welcome to SPS

The School of Petroleum Studies (SPS) was established in 2007 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Petroleum Institute of East Africa (PIEA) to build professional capacity within the energy industry.

We provide practical, industry-focused training covering the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors while promoting professionalism, safety and operational excellence.

Our Vision

To be East Africa's leading centre of excellence in energy education, professional development and industry research.

Our Mission

To equip energy professionals with practical knowledge, technical skills and leadership capabilities through world-class training and industry collaboration.

Our Training Programmes

📘 Open Courses

Scheduled professional courses throughout the year.

🏢 In-House Training

Customized corporate training delivered at your organization.

🤝 Partnership Programmes

Training developed together with universities and industry partners.

Advance Your Career Today

Join professionals across East Africa and gain practical skills that prepare you for success in the energy industry.

We currently have Physical & Online Courses, Conversations With Industry Captains webinars and Membership Forums. Download our training calendar to read more.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Our Courses

The School of Petroleum Studies (SPS) offers a comprehensive range of professional training and competency development programmes designed for the oil, gas and energy industry. Our short certificate courses cover upstream, midstream, downstream operations, energy transition, petroleum economics, energy management, health & safety, and other specialized technical disciplines.

Our programmes are designed to equip professionals with practical knowledge, technical skills, and industry best practices to meet the evolving demands of the energy sector.

Open Courses

Open courses bring together professionals from different organizations, providing an excellent opportunity to learn, network and share industry experiences.

✔ Conducted twice every month
✔ 3–5 days intensive training
✔ Interactive classroom sessions
✔ Industry networking opportunities
✔ Certificate awarded upon completion

In-House Training

Customized corporate programmes delivered at your premises or preferred location, tailored to your organization's operational requirements and workforce development needs.

✔ Customized curriculum
✔ Flexible training dates
✔ On-site delivery
✔ Practical industry case studies
✔ Cost-effective team training

CORPORATE TRAINING

In-House Training Programmes

We bring world-class training and industry experts directly to your organization. Our in-house programmes are designed to meet your operational needs while minimizing travel costs and maximizing productivity.

We Bring Training to You

Our private, on-site training programmes are delivered at your preferred location, schedule, and pace. Every programme is customized to address your organization's specific operational challenges and professional development objectives.

✔ Delivered at your premises or preferred venue
✔ Flexible scheduling to suit your operations
✔ Customized course content
✔ Practical industry-focused learning
✔ Cost-effective team training

Seminars & Workshops

We organize professional seminars and workshops addressing current issues, emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and best practices across the energy industry.

✔ Duration of 1–2 days
✔ Focus on current industry topics
✔ Practical discussions and case studies
✔ Minimal disruption to daily operations
✔ Networking with industry professionals

Strategic Partnership Programme

The School of Petroleum Studies (SPS), in collaboration with the Morendat Institute of Oil & Gas (MIOG), delivers competency-based programmes in Oil & Gas Pipeline Management, Operations and Maintenance to strengthen human resource capacity in Kenya and the wider East African region.

The curriculum has been developed by industry experts in accordance with the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and is currently the only competency-based curriculum approved by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) in Kenya for this specialization.

Enquire About Training

School of Petroleum Studies Registration Form

School of Petroleum Studies

Training Registration Form

We aim at inspiring our students to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more in their respective journeys of life.

TRAINING CALENDAR 2024 MARCH TO JUNE

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