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	Public Courses Customised Training		Education Through workshops and executive briefings, we can provide efficient and effective knowledge transfer, tailored to your specific needs. We work with The Oxford Princeton Programme to provide instructor-led classroom training courses and workshops on a wide range of energy market topics, from industry fundamentals through trading, derivatives and risk management. European Natural Gas Courses and Workshops Overview of the European Natural Gas Industry London, 3 November 2008 A one-day introduction to natural gas and the natural gas industry, with a European focus. Learn how companies search for oil and gas, how gas is produced and processed, physical characteristics of natural gas and why it is the fuel of choice for many applications. Also covers the basics of gas transportation and storage, including an introduction to the LNG industry. Exploring European Natural Gas Markets London, 4-5 November 2008 A two-day workshop on the UK and continental European gas markets. Starting with an overview of European gas fundamentals - sources of supply, pipeline and LNG infrastructure, sources and patterns of demand - then focusing on the regulatory regime and the EU's market liberalisation programme, the workshop moves on to look at the nature of gas trading in the UK and Europe - the instruments traded, the hubs and virtual trading points at which trading occurs, and issues and problems in the development of open, liquid spot and forward markets for European gas. Other Public Courses and Workshops Oil Trading Orientation Calgary, 24-26 September 2008 Cyprus, 7-9 October 2008 Aberdeen, 14-16 October 2008 Houston, 27-29 October 2008 Cape Town, 18-20 November 2008 This three-day workshop familiarises delegates with the key building blocks of knowledge for crude oil and petroleum product trading. Topics explored include crude oil quality, product blending and specifications, market fundamentals, technical analysis, key trading strategies, pricing mechanisms and the mechanics of trading and operations. Delegates will learn trading terminology, as well as get the chance to participate in industry case studies and trading simulations. Aviation Fuels: Supply, Economics and Trading Oxford, 5-7 November 2008 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. Overview of Physical Crude Oil Trading and Operations London, 16-17 September 2008 Rome, 9-10 December 2008 A two-day introductory workshop on how the physical crude oil trading market works. The workshop covers crude oil logistics from wellhead to refinery, international trading, crude oil selection by refiners, pricing, spot and term deals, contract terms and terminology and trading strategies. Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining - A Non-Technical Introduction London, 18-19 September 2008 Rome, 11-12 December 2008 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. Fundamentals of Energy Futures London, 8 December 2008 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. This introductory, one-day course includes a trading simulation. Fundamentals of Energy Options London, 9 December 2008 This introductory one-day workshop covers everything from basic options terminology to advanced trading strategies, focusing on options on energy commodities, including oil, gas and electricity. The course includes a trading simulation. Energy Risk Management London, 10-11 December 2008 This two-day workshop is perfect for those who are already familiar with futures and options but want a more in-depth understanding of hedging and the tools available. This course uses four case studies which require the delegate to apply hedging skills to complex scenarios. This programme deals with many different energy commodities, including oil and gas. Option Pricing and Applications London, 18 September 2008 This full day workshop assumes you already have a basic knowledge of options, and explores aspects of option price behaviour and the use of options in more depth. Topics include option sensitivities (delta, gamma, theta, vega) and how these can be applied in techniques such as delta hedging and volatility trading. This course not only extends your understanding of option dynamics, but also allows you to practice these skills through a trading simulation. Option Strategies London, 19 September 2008 Once you’ve mastered the basics of options, you can learn how to get the most out of these fascinating instruments with this advanced course. Delegates learn how to apply complex combinations of calls and puts in order to hedge specific risks and take advantage of market expectations. With our unique trading simulation you will master directional and market-neutral trading strategies, as well as the application of complex strategies. Completely revised during 2007, this course also addresses the use of participating swaps, three-way collars and other zero cost hedging instruments. Value At Risk: the Basics and Beyond London, 28 November 2008 A one-day, non-technical workshop on VAR, how it is used and how it is calculated. This workshop is ideal for those who need to be come familiar with Value At Risk - anyone who needs to understand and interact with position and risk management will benefit from this workshop. Front to Back Office: Trading Controls and Best Practices London, 27 November 2008 This interactive one-day workshop will give delegates a thorough understanding of best practice controls to be applied in commodity trading activities. Delegates are encouraged to think about the controls processes applied in their own operations, through interactive group case studies, in order to minimize the chances of similar expensive trading mistakes. Recent trading "failures" will be analyzed. Top ^