Course overview
Custody Transfer & Flow Measurement: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Custody Transfer & Flow Measurement. It covers the principles, the requirements of API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Custody Transfer & Flow Measurement
- Apply the relevant requirements of API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for operations, production and process staff in upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in API, IOGP, ISO 13702 and company standards
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17–28 May 2027 | Frankfurt Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Jul 2027 | Accra Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Sep – 8 Oct 2027 | Istanbul Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Oct 2027 | Zurich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Nov 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Apr 2028 | Zurich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Aug 2028 | Toronto Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Sep 2028 | Athens Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Oct – 2 Nov 2028 | Doha Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Nov – 8 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 24 Jun – 5 Jul 2029 | Alexandria Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Jul 2029 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Jul – 10 Aug 2029 | Cape Town Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 17–21 Sep 2029 | Singapore Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Oct – 2 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Mar 2030 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Apr 2030 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 8–19 Jul 2030 | Houston Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Jul 2030 | Zurich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Nov – 6 Dec 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
Related courses
- QGT-OGP-101Upstream Oil & Gas Operations OverviewFoundation
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- QGT-OGP-175Control Room Operations & Shift Handover: Practical WorkshopPractical workshop
- QGT-OGP-188Custody Transfer & Flow Measurement MasterclassMasterclass