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The Industry Benchmark (PDF)  (Rich Text)  (Plain Text) 
What is PetroSkills? We outline the components behind our World Leading training program.

Competency Maps (PDF)  (Rich Text)  (Plain Text) 
PetroSkills discipline-specific Competency Maps enable individuals and organizations to identify and manage the skills that both organizations and individuals require to be successful.

Competency Analysis Tool (CAT) (PDF)  (Rich Text)  (Plain Text) 
PetroSkills has a long history of helping our clients develop competent personnel. The PetroSkills competency maps and Competency Analysis Tool (CAT) take that capability to a new level.

Course Progression Matrices (PDF)  (Rich Text)  (Plain Text) 
The PetroSkills Course Progression Matrix delivers focused learning for petroleum disciplines. The matrix is designed to provide a systematic foundation for professional development programs.

The Value of Competence (PDF)  (Rich Text)  (Plain Text) 
Investing in People: How to quantify the value of competency management.

The Value of Competent People
J Ford Brett's article in the SPE Talent & Technology section, describing the cost of the "Big Crew Change" and how to confront the upcoming competency gap.