The Oxford Princeton Programme Announces 2008 Instructor-Led Training Schedule For The Asia Pacific Energy Sector
Princeton, NJ – The Oxford Princeton Programme, the world's leading provider of education and training solutions to the energy, commodities and derivatives industries, has over fifty days slated in the Asia Pacific region for the first half of 2008 as it looks to address professionals' most immediate commercial mid-to-downstream training requirements.
"We are pleased to offer our most comprehensive curriculum with both bestseller and brand new courses to address the diverse needs of the Asia Pacific energy sector," says Jobert Abueva, Global Marketing Director. "The region remains a priority market for the Oxford Princeton Programme."
All courses are led by expert educators exclusive to The Oxford Princeton Programme who bring a wealth of knowledge into each seminar. Courses consist of a mix of lectures and unique simulation exercises. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of each course. All courses are to be held in convenient city venues.
International Oil Trading – Advanced Techniques and Strategic Price Risk Management (TR2)
22 - 24 January 2008 – Beijing, China
In this introductory workshop, delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of how the physical crude oil trading market works. Besides an invaluable exposure to terminology, each delegate will experience all the steps in typical domestic and foreign crude oil transactions. The linkage between new well production, marketing, transportation and storage, and refining to physical trading (both speculatively and as a hedge vehicle) will be explored.
Overview of Physical Crude Oil Trading and Operations (CT)
19 - 20 February 2008 – Singapore
In this workshop, delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of how the physical crude oil trading market works. Besides an invaluable exposure to terminology, each delegate will experience all the steps in typical domestic and foreign crude oil transactions. The linkage between new well production, marketing, transportation and storage, and refining to physical trading (both speculatively and as a hedge vehicle) will be explored.
Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining – A Non-Technical Introduction (FPR)
21 - 22 February 2008 – Singapore
You don't need an engineering degree to understand the fundamentals of petroleum refining! This exciting programme is designed to introduce non-technical oil industry members to the fascinating field of petroleum refining. Learn how a refinery works and how refinery operations affect global oil and product prices.
Petrochemical Markets and Economics – The Impact of Feedstocks and Costs on Competitiveness and Business Strategy (CH1O)
10 - 12 March 2008 - Singapore
The course provides a fundamental understanding of petrochemical economics and the feedstock/price inter-relationships affecting market competitiveness. It will analyze the fundamentals of competitiveness in producing base chemicals and how these will affect business decisions, process and feedstock selection. Participants will analyze production and supply costs, which will highlight the price determining mechanisms and opportunities for profits in the industry. The course is not aimed at existing experts, serves as an introduction to more specialized courses.
Fundamentals of Energy Futures (FOEF)
14 April 2008 - Singapore
In the fast-paced world of futures, mistakes can be costly. This course allows delegates to experience this fascinating field first hand. This highly interactive workshop is a great introduction to exchange traded futures contracts. Delegates will leave with an in-depth knowledge of futures contracts and markets - specifically those related to energy.
Options I – Fundamentals of Energy Options (FOEO)
15 April 2008 - Singapore
Long thought a difficult topic, this course makes options easy! This full day workshop covers everything from premium valuation to advanced trading strategies on exchange traded options, specifically those related to energy commodities, including oil, gas and electricity. You will gain even more valuable insights through our unique trading simulation and comprehensive review at the end of the day.
Principles of International Oil Trading (TR0)
16 - 19 April 2008 - Singapore
This course covers the basic principles of international oil trading, and the allied fields of supply, transportation and refining. Through the medium of a case study, delegates will address day to day problems, and will understand the relevant commercial driving forces in this area. Much of the work will be carried out in syndicate groups where teams will simulate real in-company practice, working with other delegates drawn from a wide background of disciplines in the industry. Delegates are introduced to the key elements affecting the international market of oil trading. Crude valuation, ocean tanker transport and freight are explored together with a basic overview of terminals and pipelines. The structure of a refinery will be explained in the context of the need to produce marketable products. Aspects of product quality will be covered together with the key refining processes needed to achieve them.
Options II – Options Pricing and Applications (OPA)
16 April 2008 - Singapore
Options are a growing part of energy hedging and speculating and understanding how they work allows any trader to make better choices in using them. Once you've mastered the basics through our Options I - Fundamentals of Energy Options course, you can learn how to take advantage of fast-changing markets to get the most out of your option positions with this course, which takes your skills to a higher level. This full day workshop not only extends your understanding of option dynamics, but also allows you to practice these skills through our unique trading simulation.
Value-at-Risk: The Basics and Beyond (VAR)
17 April 2008 - Singapore
Value-at-Risk is the new benchmark for measuring and controlling market risk. Premier trading and marketing companies around the world use Value-at-Risk to maximize profit opportunities and minimize costly positioning mistakes. This one day programme teaches the important aspects of this risk management tool.
International Oil Trading – A Practical Approach to the Legal Issues for Successful Management of Claims and Disputes (TRL)
23 - 25 April 2008 - Singapore
This course covers areas of dispute that may arise in the performance of international shipping and trading contracts. Using a mixture of current practice supported by legal interpretation and precedent, delegates will learn to avoid many of the pitfalls that may occur. Real case studies and exercises will provide hands-on experience to enable delegates to draft, interpret and operate oil trading contracts to minimize the risk of dispute. An on-going case study will simulate events taking place in arbitration.
Biofuels – A Key Renewable Energy Option (BIO1)
12 - 14 May 2008 - Singapore
This three-day seminar provides a comprehensive review on the current development and use of biofuels - ethanol and biodiesel primarily. The contents represent an end-to-end review of the philosophy, background, business strategy, application and use of biofuels from the plantation to the end user. Along the way we look at practical and operational matters, technical details, environmental impact, safety, cost features, supply, procurement and trading. Challenges faced in distribution and by the motor industry will also be addressed.
Aviation Fuels: Supply, Economics and Trading (AV1)
20 - 22 May 2008 - Singapore
This three-day workshop provides an overview of the economics of the aviation fuels market. The course covers the key building blocks of knowledge for anyone needing to understand the jet fuel and aviation gasoline markets. Topics explored include the basics of aviation fuel production and refining processes, aviation fuels quality and specifications, supply and logistics, market fundamentals of supply and demand, jet fuel trading, pricing mechanisms, contracts and the management of price risk.
Understanding Emissions Trading (EM)
23 May 2008 - Singapore
This one-day workshop provides an overview of primary global emissions, key emissions trading activities and initiatives, and how emissions trading programs serve to facilitate environmentally acceptable and cost effective solutions for clean air. Attendees will be actively involved through team participation in an exciting emissions trading simulation.
LPG Trading and Pricing – Shipping, Contracts and Price Risk Management (LP0)
26 - 28 May 2008 - Singapore
The course is designed to provide a firm understanding of the international LPG business: influencing factors, how it is conducted and how risks are managed. It is presented in association with Richardson Lawrie Associates - an international firm of maritime economists and business consultants specializing in the oil, gas and petrochemicals trade and transportation sectors and the industries they serve. The course will examine the effect of new supply sources and pricing structures on international trade, emerging downstream markets and on the uses of LPG. The course will analyze ‘workshop style' business planning; trading methods in LPG in conjunction with contractual practices; pricing; shipping techniques and chartering. Additionally, the course will examine the fundamentals of LPG in terms of its production, properties and specifications.
Energy Risk Management (ERM)
16 - 17 June 2008 - Singapore
Understanding and identifying how to limit price risk exposure is a complex task. This two-day course will provide attendees with a forum to maximize hedging efficiencies and limit price risk exposure. Delegates will build a portfolio of industry techniques for managing price risk in today's volatile energy markets.
Fundamentals of Technical Analysis (TA)
18 - 19 June 2008 - Singapore
Take the mystery out of common technical indicators! Delegates will learn what's behind this analysis technique and how to make it work every time they trade. Understanding and using technical analysis is important to hedgers as well as speculators. Delegates will learn what many of the common indicators are and how the experts use them.
Advanced Technical Analysis (ATA)
20 June 2008 – Singapore
This course examines how market participants apply theories of technical analysis to various trading timeframes through the presentation of advanced material and a series of interactive trading simulations. The timeframes covered include day trading and swing trading through a study of 5, 30, 60 minute and daily charts, and position trading through an examination of daily, weekly and monthly charts.
Seats are limited to ensure proper in-depth coverage. For organizations with widespread interest, most courses may also be scheduled as on-site presentations.
Full course summaries as well as a complete 2008 course listing are available at www.oxfordprinceton.com.
For all inquires on these courses or The Oxford Princeton Programme's wide array of training options, please contact Kristi Ruskuski at +1 (609) 524-1122 or via email kruskuski@oxfordprinceton.com.
About The Oxford Princeton Programme, Inc.
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