Chartered Smart Drilling Systems & Automation Engineer (CSDAE)® - International Board of Oil & Gas Professionals

• Equips professionals with the skills required for intelligent drilling operations • Bridges traditional petroleum engineering with emerging automation, robotics, and AI • Aligns with ANSI-accredited certification standards and global best practices • Validates competency in real-time risk management and drilling performance optimization • Opens career pathways in digital drilling transformation, rig automation, and AI-enhanced well planning

• Apply smart sensor technologies for downhole and surface data acquisition • Operate and troubleshoot robotic and automated drilling systems • Implement real-time monitoring tools for pressure, torque, and bit trajectory control • Analyze and act on telemetry data to reduce drilling non-productive time (NPT) • Optimize wellbore construction using AI-based models and digital twins • Integrate drilling systems with rig control platforms, safety systems, and cloud analytics

• Introduction to Smart Drilling Systems • Advanced Drilling Automation Technologies • Robotic Rigs and Remote-Operated Drilling Equipment • Real-Time Wellbore Monitoring and Data Acquisition • AI and Machine Learning in Drilling Optimization • Digital Twins and Predictive Maintenance in Drilling Systems • Well Control Integration with Smart Systems • HSE Compliance and Cybersecurity in Automated Drilling

• Drilling Engineers and Field Supervisors • Rig Automation Specialists and System Integrators • Well Engineers and Directional Drilling Technicians • Petroleum Engineers transitioning to smart drilling roles • Digital Drilling Transformation Consultants • HSE Professionals involved in automated rig safety • Data Scientists working on drilling analytics • Control and Instrumentation Engineers in E&P operations

• Format: 100 questions (Multiple Choice + Case Studies) • Mode: Online proctored or approved testing centers • Duration: 90 minutes • Passing Score: 70% • Validity: 3 years (renewable via CPD points and digital recertification) • Credential Awarded: Digital certificate, badge, and public directory listing