Certified Automation & Robotics Systems Specialist in Oil & Gas (CARSS-O&G)® - International Board of Oil & Gas Professionals

• Deploy and manage robotic systems for well intervention and facility inspections • Apply RPA tools to automate field-level reporting, data collection, and compliance tasks • Integrate drones and ground-based robotics for asset surveillance and pipeline monitoring • Design automation frameworks for upstream production, midstream logistics, and downstream operations • Evaluate industrial robotic systems and sensor networks for remote operations • Optimize workflows using AI-assisted control systems and human-machine interfaces (HMI) • Understand regulatory and cybersecurity considerations for deploying autonomous systems in critical infrastructure

• Foundations of Automation and Robotics in Oil & Gas • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for Field Operations • Autonomous Robotic Tools for Well Intervention • UAV and Drone Analytics for Asset Inspection • SCADA and Edge Integration for Real-Time Control • Digital Twins and Virtual Commissioning of Automated Systems • Pipeline Robotics and Subsea Automation • Control System Architecture and PLC/SCADA Configuration • AI-Driven Anomaly Detection in Autonomous Systems • Cybersecurity and Compliance in Robotics Deployment

• Demonstrates validated skills in designing and managing automation and robotics in energy operations • Aligns with global industry standards for intelligent automation in critical infrastructure • Enhances job-readiness for high-demand roles in autonomous operations and digital oilfields • Opens pathways to roles in control systems, robotics engineering, and operational efficiency management • Access to a global network of certified automation professionals through IBOGP® • Credential aligns with ANSI-based competency frameworks for workforce development

• Interactive modules with case studies and scenario-based simulations • Video labs demonstrating robotics and automation deployment • Optional virtual labs with real-time PLC/SCADA environments • Optional virtual labs with real-time PLC/SCADA environments • Digital workbooks and access to global automation repositories • Practice exams and assessment simulations provided before certification exam

• Format: 100 questions (multiple choice, diagram-based, practical analysis) • Duration: 90 minutes • Delivery: Online and proctored via IBOGP® platform • Passing Score: 70% • Certification Validity: 3 years (renewable)