Smart Drilling & Completion Operations Specialist (SDCOS)® - International Board of Oil & Gas Professionals

• The global energy transition demands digitally efficient wells, reduced NPT (Non-Productive Time), and automation-led execution. • The rise of directional drilling software, remote ops centers, and completion modeling tools is transforming field roles. • SDCOS ensures that professionals are not only technically sound but also digitally fluent, preparing them for the evolving demands of the industry's most complex projects.

• Interpret and integrate real-time data from downhole sensors for on-the-fly drilling adjustments. • Apply directional drilling automation using advanced rotary steerable systems and AI-assisted navigation. • Leverage drilling optimization software to minimize torque and drag, bit wear, and fluid mismanagement. • Design and evaluate digital completion strategies, including stage modeling and zonal isolation planning. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through smart rig data platforms and digital twins.

• Introduction to Smart Drilling & Digital Rigs • Downhole Sensor Technology & Data Acquisition • Directional Drilling Automation & Steerable Systems • Drilling Optimization Algorithms & Predictive Analytics • Completion Design Tools and Digital Modeling • Cloud Platforms for Real-Time Drilling Control • HSE Integration and AI-Based Decision Making in the Field

• Real-Time Drilling Monitoring and Automation • Directional Drilling and Toolface Control • Software-Driven Completion Planning • Data Interpretation from MWD/LWD and BHA Tools • Remote Operations and Digital Rig Coordination • Drilling Risk Mitigation and Troubleshooting • Environmental and Safety Compliance via Smart Systems Shape

• Earn a globally recognized credential backed by a non-profit, ANSI-aligned certification board. • Validate your expertise in digital drilling, automated completions, and intelligent well design. • Position yourself for high-demand roles in smart field development, remote rig coordination, and real-time analytics. • Join an exclusive professional registry and gain access to career advancement opportunities, workshops, and networking. • Receive a digital badge and professional certificate suitable for LinkedIn and global employer verification.

• Enroll in the official SDCOS® eLearning Program or live instructor-led workshop. • Access interactive case studies, drilling optimization simulators, and digital rig labs. • Review foundational knowledge in automation, hydraulics, digital twins, and sensor analytics. • Practice with real-world datasets and digital modeling tools.

• Format: 100 multiple-choice + 5 scenario-based simulation questions • Duration: 90 minutes (remote or in-person proctored) • Passing Score: 70% • Delivery: Online or through Accredited Training Partners • Recertification: Required every 3 years to ensure relevance with evolving tech