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NITA AccreditedAdvancedPhysical + Virtual10 daysTOC&441

Training on Crisis & Emergency Response Management for Oil & Gas Facilities

Professional training on crisis and emergency response management for oil and gas facilities, covering preparedness, incident command, and business continuity.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

10 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Advanced

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This advanced course is designed to equip oil and gas professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. The programme covers crisis management frameworks, emergency preparedness, incident command systems, business continuity planning, risk communication, and regulatory compliance. Through practical simulations, case studies, and scenario-based exercises, participants will strengthen their ability to manage operational disruptions, protect personnel and assets, minimize environmental impacts, and ensure organizational resilience during crisis situations.

Who Should Attend

  • HSE managers and officers
  • Emergency response coordinators
  • Operations and facility managers
  • Security and risk management professionals
  • Production and maintenance supervisors
  • Business continuity managers
  • Oil and gas regulators
  • Project managers
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand crisis and emergency management principles in the oil and gas sector.
  • Develop emergency preparedness and response plans.
  • Apply incident command systems during emergency situations.
  • Manage crisis communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Conduct emergency risk assessments and response evaluations.
  • Strengthen business continuity and organizational resilience.
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Fundamentals of Crisis & Emergency Management

  • Crisis management principles
  • Types of emergencies in oil and gas facilities
  • Regulatory and industry standards
  • Case Study: Major oil and gas emergency incidents

Module 2: Risk Assessment and Emergency Preparedness

  • Hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Emergency planning processes
  • Preparedness strategies
  • Practical: Conducting emergency risk assessments

Module 3: Incident Command System (ICS)

  • Incident Command System structure
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Coordination with emergency agencies
  • Practical: Establishing an incident command structure

Module 4: Emergency Response Planning

  • Facility emergency response plans
  • Evacuation and rescue procedures
  • Fire, explosion, and hazardous material response
  • Practical: Developing emergency response procedures

Module 5: Crisis Communication

  • Internal and external communication strategies
  • Media management
  • Stakeholder engagement during crises
  • Case Study: Crisis communication best practices

Module 6: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

  • Business continuity planning
  • Disaster recovery strategies
  • Critical infrastructure protection
  • Practical: Business continuity planning exercise

Module 7: Environmental Emergency Response

  • Oil spill response and containment
  • Environmental impact mitigation
  • Regulatory reporting requirements
  • Practical: Spill response simulation

Module 8: Emergency Drills and Simulation Exercises

  • Designing emergency drills
  • Tabletop and field exercises
  • Performance evaluation
  • Practical: Full-scale emergency simulation

Module 9: Post-Incident Investigation and Recovery

  • Incident investigation methodologies
  • Root cause analysis
  • Corrective and preventive actions
  • Case Study: Lessons learned from major incidents

Module 10: Building Organizational Resilience

  • Emergency response governance
  • Continuous improvement frameworks
  • Leadership during crises
  • Practical: Developing a crisis and emergency management framework
Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

  • Enhanced emergency preparedness and crisis leadership skills.
  • Improved capability to manage complex emergency situations.
  • Strengthened competencies in incident command, crisis communication, and business continuity.

Organizational Impact

  • Improved emergency preparedness and response effectiveness.
  • Enhanced protection of personnel, assets, and the environment.
  • Reduced operational disruptions through effective crisis management.
  • Strengthened regulatory compliance and organizational resilience.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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The programme covers crisis management, emergency preparedness, incident command systems, emergency response planning, crisis communication, business continuity, environmental emergency response, and post-incident recovery.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Crisis & Emergency Response Management for Oil & Gas Facilities in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.