Welcome to the
International Board of Oil and Gas Professionals (IBOGP®)
Shaping the Future of Energy Leadership, Training, Certification, and Professional Excellence
Global Standards | Verified Competence | Trusted Certifications
The International Board of Oil and Gas Professionals (IBOGP®)® is a distinguished non-profit 501(c)(3) global certification and training authority, committed to setting a new benchmark for skills validation, leadership excellence, and professional development in the oil, gas, and energy sectors.As the first board of its kind to fully align with ANSI/ISO 17024 standards, IBOGP® offers a globally recognized platform for certification, training, and membership registration across a wide range of energy disciplines. Our approach integrates competency-based assessment with practical learning pathways—ensuring that every professional we certify is not only qualified, but truly capable..
Our Certifications & Their Categories
Exploration & GeosciencesCertifications
Certified GeoData-Driven Exploration Specialist (CGDES)®
Certified Smart Reservoir & Exploration Technologist (CSRET)®
Certified Digital Exploration & Seismic Intelligence Analyst (CDESIA)®
Chartered Reservoir Simulation & Recovery Engineer (CRSRE)®
Certified AI-Based Well Control Strategist (CAI-WCS)®
The Certified AI-Based Well Control Strategist (CAI-WCS)®, awarded by the International Board of Oil and Gas
Certified Smart Drilling & Completion Operations (SDCOS)®
Certified Remote Field Production Technologist (CRFPT)®
The Certified Remote Field Production Technologist (CRFPT)® is a forward-thinking credential offered
Chartered Petrophysical & Reservoir Intelligence Professional (CPRIP)®
Certified Autonomous Well Optimization Specialist (CAWOS)®
Petroleum Finance, Economics, Legal Aspects Certifications
Chartered Petroleum Economics & Energy Trading Strategist (CPEETS)®
The Chartered Petroleum Economics & Energy Trading Strategist (CPEETS)® is a cutting-edge credential
Certified Energy Contracts & Blockchain Legal Technologist (CECBLT)®
The Certified Energy Contracts & Blockchain Legal Technologist (CECBLT)® is a next-generation credential
Certified ESG & Green Finance Executive for Energy Markets (CEGF-EM)®
The Certified ESG & Green Finance Executive for Energy Markets (CEGF-EM)® is a premier credential designed for financial
Certified Global Energy Policy & Regulatory Compliance Analyst (GEP-RCA)®
The Global Energy Policy & Regulatory Compliance Analyst (GEP-RCA)® certification is a globally recognized designation
Certified Oil & Gas Asset Valuation and Fiscal Modeling Professional (COG-VFM)®
The Certified Oil & Gas Asset Valuation and Fiscal Modeling Professional (COG-VFM)® is a globally distinguished
Certified Legal Risk and Arbitration in Energy Contracts Specialist (LRAECS)®
The Legal Risk and Arbitration in Energy Contracts Specialist (LRAECS) certification is a prestigious credential
Carbon Markets & Emissions Finance Strategist (CMEFS)®
The Carbon Markets & Emissions Finance Strategist (CMEFS)® is a globally recognized certification program developed
Drilling, Technical, Project, Well Engineering Certifications
Chartered Digital Drilling Operations Engineer (CDDOE)®
The Chartered Digital Drilling Operations Engineer (CDDOE)® is an elite credential offered by the International
Chartered Smart Field Systems Engineer (CSFSE)®
The Chartered Smart Field Systems Engineer (CSFSE)® is a pioneering certification program offered by the International Board
Chartered Smart Drilling Systems & Automation Engineer (CSDAE)®
The Chartered Smart Drilling Systems & Automation Engineer (CSDAE)® is a globally recognized
Chartered Energy Systems & Integrity Engineer (CESIE)®
The Chartered Energy Systems & Integrity Engineer (CESIE)® is a globally recognized professional certification
Certified Automated Drilling Systems Engineer (CADSE)®
The Certified Automated Drilling Systems Engineer (CADSE)® certification is an elite global credential that recognizes
Chartered Energy Infrastructure & Project Delivery Leader (CEIPDL)®
The Chartered Energy Infrastructure & Project Delivery Leader (CEIPDL)® certification is a prestigious credential crafted
Sustainability, ESG & Energy transition Certifications
Certified Upstream Carbon Management & ESG Officer (UCM-ESG)®
The Upstream Carbon Management & ESG Officer (UCM-ESG)® certification is a pioneering global
Certified Chartered Environmental Risk & ESG Compliance Specialist (CERESG)®
The Chartered Environmental Risk & ESG Compliance Specialist (CERESG)® is a globally recognized,
Certified Climate Resilience & Sustainable Field Operations Leader (CRSFOL)®
As oil and gas companies navigate the demands of decarbonization, regulatory pressure, and environmental accountability
Sustainable Energy Analytics & Reporting Leader (SEARL)®
The Sustainable Energy Analytics & Reporting Leader (SEARL) certification is a cutting-edge credential designed
Certified Circular Hydrocarbon Systems & Waste Recovery Specialist (CHSWRS)®
Certified Energy Equity & Just Transition Advocate (EEJTA)®
The Energy Equity & Just Transition Advocate (EEJTA) certification is a groundbreaking professional credential designed
Certified Climate Intelligence & Strategic Resilience Planner (CISRP-O&G)®
The Climate Intelligence & Strategic Resilience Planner (CISRP-O&G) certification is a forward-looking credential designed
Certified Chartered Sustainable Procurement & Supplier Compliance Lead (CSPSC)®
The Chartered Sustainable Procurement & Supplier Compliance Lead (CSPSC)® is a globally recognized credential
Certified Renewable Integration Engineer – Hydrocarbon Transition (CRIE-HT)®
The Certified Renewable Integration Engineer – Hydrocarbon Transition (CRIE-HT)® is a specialized certification
Certified Digital Refinery & Flow Network Specialist (CDRFNS)®
The Certified Digital Refinery & Flow Network Specialist (CDRFNS)® is a next-generation credential designed to prepare
Certified Intelligent Pipeline & Flow Operations Manager (C-IPFOM)®
The Certified Intelligent Pipeline & Flow Operations Manager (C-IPFOM)® is a next-generation credential
Health, Safety & Environment
Certified Predictive HSE & Risk Intelligence Manager (CPHRIM)®
Global Crisis & Emergency Preparedness Director (GCEPD)®
Behavioral Safety & Human Reliability Specialist (BSHRS)®
Digital EHS Compliance & Regulatory Technologist (DECRT)®
Certified Risk-Based Process Safety Strategist (CRBPSS)®
Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies Certifications
Certified Digital Twin Architect for Energy Infrastructure (CDTA-EI)®
The Certified Digital Twin Architect for Energy Infrastructure (CDTA-EI)® is a transformative certification
Certified Oilfield Data Intelligence & Predictive Analytics Engineer (CODIPAE)®
The Certified Oilfield Data Intelligence & Predictive Analytics Engineer (CODIPAE)®
Certified SCADA-X: Certified Smart Control Systems & Edge Computing Analyst (SCEA)®
The SCADA-X: Certified Smart Control Systems & Edge Computing Analyst (SCEA)®
Certified Blockchain & IoT Architect for Energy Operations (BIO-AEO)®
The Blockchain & IoT Architect for Energy Operations (BIO-AEO)® is a specialized professional credential
Certified Automation & Robotics Systems Specialist in Oil & Gas (CARSS-O&G)®
The Certified Automation & Robotics Systems Specialist (CARSS-O&G)® certification is designed for professionals
Certified Energy Cloud & Platform Transformation Leader (ECPTL)®
The Energy Cloud & Platform Transformation Leader (ECPTL) certification is a groundbreaking credential designed
Certified Cyber-Physical Systems Integration Analyst – Oil & Gas (CPSIA-OG)®
The Cyber-Physical Systems Integration Analyst – Oil & Gas (CPSIA-OG) certification is a cutting-edge professional
Certified Chartered AI Governance & Automation Strategist in Oil & Gas (C-AIGAS)®
The Chartered AI Governance & Automation Strategist in Oil & Gas (C-AIGAS)® is a premier certification
IBOGP’s Training & Learning Pathways
IBOGP® provides industry-driven, expert-designed learning programs to help professionals:
- Acquire essential knowledge through modular training
- Build technical and leadership competencies
- Prepare for certification exams with structured learning support
- Participate in continuing professional development (CPD)
- Learn through virtual sessions, masterclasses, and live bootcamps
Whether you’re preparing for certification or advancing your career, IBOGP®’s learning offerings ensure real-world relevance, upskilling, and performance readiness.
Our Commitment to Excellence
As a certification board, we:
Develop rigorous competency-based exams
Maintain an independent certification council for unbiased governance
Facilitate professional Registration and member licensing
Promote lifelong learning and continuing professional development (CPD)
Support career advancement and credential portability in the global energy market
Become an IBOGP® Certified Professional Today!
Advance your career. Elevate your brand. Lead with distinction.
Areas of Professional Certification
We proudly offer specialized certifications in over 12 strategic disciplines, including:
- Exploration & Geosciences
- Drilling & Well Engineering
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Project Management & Operations
- Petroleum Economics & Finance
- Renewable Integration & Energy Transition
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Digital Transformation & Innovation
- Legal, Regulatory & Compliance
- Engineering and Technical Operations
- Upstream, Midstream & Downstream Specializations
- Sustainability, ESG & Net-Zero Strategy
Who Should Become Certified?
Energy professionals seeking certified credibility.
Project managers, engineers, safety officers, and ESG analysts
Government and private sector employees in the oil and gas
Oil & gas engineers and technicians
Energy transition professionals
ESG and sustainability specialists
Health and safety leaders
Legal, regulatory, and compliance officers
Data and digital innovation practitioners
Petroleum economists and financial analysts
Whether you’re an emerging talent or a seasoned expert, IBOGP® certifications will elevate your credibility, global recognition, and strategic impact.
Why Choose IBOGP®?
- ANSI/ISO 17024-aligned certifications
- Internationally accredited training programs
- Accessible learning through blended, online, and live formats
- Verified certification exam and skills testing
- Official Registration as a professional member of IBOGP®
- Access to IBOGP®'s global community and knowledge hub
- Use of IBOGP® post-nominals and digital credentials
How to Get Started
Choose a certification or training program that fits your career path
Enroll via our online portal or through our accredited centers
Access your learning materials and exam guides
Schedule and complete your certification exam
