Blockchain & IoT Architect for Energy Operations (BIO-AEO)® - International Board of Oil & Gas Professionals

• Design decentralized applications (DApps) using blockchain for upstream and supply chain management • Implement smart contracts for automated procurement, royalty distribution, and regulatory compliance • Integrate IoT sensors for asset performance monitoring, emissions tracking, and predictive alerts • Use blockchain for immutable audit trails in pipeline integrity and refinery operations • Employ IoT-edge devices for real-time environmental monitoring and safety compliance • Tokenize energy assets (e.g., reserves, carbon credits) for enhanced trading and valuation • Secure blockchain-IoT integrations through encryption, access controls, and authentication protocols

• Fundamentals of Blockchain in Oil and Gas • Designing and Deploying Smart Contracts • Blockchain Use Cases in Supply Chain, HSE, and Operations • IoT Architectures and Protocols for Oilfield Systems • Integrating IoT with SCADA, ERP, and Digital Twin Platforms • Security and Governance in Blockchain-IoT Environments • Real-Time Monitoring and Predictive Analytics Using IoT Data • Blockchain for Compliance, Transparency, and Traceability • Energy Asset Tokenization and Digital Transactions • Case Studies: Blockchain-IoT in Drilling, Production, and Logistics

• Blockchain Architecture and Deployment • Smart Contract Programming and Auditing • IoT Network Integration and Sensor Technologies • Cybersecurity in Distributed Systems • Energy Asset Tracking and Tokenization • Digital Identity and Transaction Validation • Blockchain-based Compliance and Reporting • Blockchain-IoT Convergence in Field Operations

• Demonstrates proficiency in two transformative technologies—blockchain and IoT—within energy operations • Equips candidates with hands-on, real-world skills applicable to automation, security, and compliance • Recognized under IBOGP®'s competency-based credentialing framework aligned with ANSI principles • Enables access to exclusive learning resources, case studies, and technical implementation templates • Enhances job readiness for roles in digital asset management, field automation, and decentralized operations • Eligibility to participate in the IBOGP® Digital Innovation Fellows Network for ongoing collaboration and research

• Access to a comprehensive digital learning portal with video lectures, lab environments, and case scenarios • Simulation exercises for deploying blockchain ledgers and smart contracts • IoT prototyping activities with sensor data collection and dashboard integration • Self-assessment tools and technical walkthroughs of real-world architecture blueprints • Optional instructor-led workshops for hands-on configuration, testing, and deployment

• Exam Format: 100 questions (multiple choice, use case analysis, and diagram-based scenarios) • Duration: 90 minutes • Delivery: Online, remote-proctored via IBOGP® platform • Passing Score: 75% • Validity: 3 years (renewable via continuing professional development or re-examination)