FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Barry J. Cooper Manager – Business Development Well Control School 713.849.7400 bcooper@wellcontrol.com
WELL CONTROL SCHOOL LAUNCHES NEW SYSTEM 21 E-LEARNING IADC WELLSHARP DRILLING OPERATIONS COURSE September 9, 2015 (Houston, Texas) – Today, Well Control School (WCS), a leading provider of accredited well control training, announced the launch of its new introductory level System 21 elearning course for drilling operations. The System 21 e-Learning Drilling Operations course is now available for IADC WellSharp™ and The Well Control School certifications. The course includes workshops, simulation exercises, chapter and lesson quizzes to provide basic well control training. It is designed for drilling and well servicing personnel, consultants, asset managers, engineers and well-site personnel. “Well Control School is one of the first commercial training providers to offer the newly developed IADC WellSharp™ curriculum in the e-learning format,” says Ed Geissler, president of Well Control School. “The e-learning model is a proven training method that offers tremendous benefits to oil and gas companies. Traditionally, students experience better retention with e-learning services because they are learning at their individual pace,” continues Geissler. According to Geissler, participants who successfully complete and pass the course will receive The Well Control School and IADC WellSharp™ Introductory Level certifications along with 1.8 continuing education units (CEU). Classes are available now at www.wcsonlineuniversity.com. About WELL CONTROL SCHOOL: Since 1979, International Training Services dba Well Control School (WCS) has designed and delivered accredited well control training products and services to the global oil and gas industry. Training curricula includes The Well Control School, International Well Control Forum (IWCF), and International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) WellCAP®/WellSharp™ accredited courses in drilling, workover-completion, snubbing, wireline and coiled tubing operations with instructor-led and System 21 e-Learning delivery formats. WCS is ISO 9001 certified and an ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Accredited Provider. For more information, please visit www.wellcontrol.com or call 713.849.7400.