IADC Accredited Courses
WellSharp & DIT programmes accredited by the International Association of Drilling Contractors
IADC WellSharp — Introductory Level
Entry-level well control awareness programme for new drilling personnel. Provides foundational knowledge of well control concepts, equipment, and procedures.
Who should attend:
- New hires entering the drilling sector
- Support and service company personnel
- Career switchers from other O&G disciplines
IADC WellSharp — Driller Level
Comprehensive well control programme for active drillers. Covers well control equipment, kick recognition, shut-in procedures, kill methods, and special operations including underbalanced and managed pressure drilling.
Who should attend:
- Drillers and Assistant Drillers
- Derrickmen and experienced floor crew
- Personnel seeking IADC WellSharp certification
IADC WellSharp — Supervisory Level
Advanced well control for supervisory drilling personnel. In-depth coverage of barrier management, advanced kill procedures, subsea BOP, and well control decision-making under complex scenarios.
Who should attend:
- Toolpushers, OIMs, and Drilling Supervisors
- Well Engineers and Company Representatives
- Senior drilling management
IADC DIT — Stuck Pipe Prevention & Remediation
Specialised drilling training under IADC's Drilling Industry Training (DIT) programme. This course covers the causes, prevention, and remediation of stuck pipe incidents — one of the most costly non-productive time (NPT) events in drilling operations. Combines classroom theory with Hydra-90 simulator practice.
Who should attend:
- Drillers, Toolpushers, and Drilling Supervisors
- Drilling Engineers and Well Engineers
- Mud Engineers and Service Company personnel
- Anyone involved in drilling operations seeking to reduce NPT
Key Topics:
- Stuck pipe mechanisms: differential sticking, mechanical sticking, key seating
- Prevention strategies and early warning signs
- Freeing techniques and decision trees
- Simulator-based practical exercises on Hydra-90