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Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering Certificate

The Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering Certificate at the ºù«Ӱҵ provides professionals from non-petroleum backgrounds with essential knowledge of petroleum engineering concepts. The program covers topics like petroleum composition, reservoir engineering, and petroleum fluid behavior, making it ideal for career advancement in the energy sector. With Houston's strong demand for skilled energy professionals, UH’s petroleum engineering department offers a competitive edge through this specialized certificate. Graduates emerge with a foundational understanding that can support transitions into energy-related roles.

What You'll Achieve

  • Gain a broad understanding of petroleum engineering principles, including reservoir estimation and petroleum fluid analysis.
  • Earn the Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering Certificate to enhance career credentials.
  • Develop interdisciplinary skills valuable for roles intersecting engineering, energy, and environmental fields.

How You Will Benefit

  • Broaden career opportunities by adding petroleum engineering expertise to an existing professional background.
  • Increase competitiveness for jobs in oil and gas, energy transition, and engineering consulting industries.
  • Build confidence to pivot into energy-related careers, even without a traditional petroleum engineering degree.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of this certificate program are well-positioned to enter or advance in roles across top employers like Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Marathon Oil. With Houston serving as a hub for the energy sector, a foundation in petroleum engineering opens opportunities in

  • Drilling
  • Reservoir management
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Consulting

Requirements

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Contacts

Anne Sturm   

Academic Advisor

Cullen College of Engineering