As we’re gearing up for the April start of our PLM and DO Module 1 classes as well as the soon-to-launch Leasing course this spring, I often get asked how I came about starting Land Training and my online course programs. And, this month I’m sharing a short, 3-minute video blog from me on how […]
As students in my courses know, I’m a big believer in the value of networking, mentoring, and continuous education. In fact as part of our Professional Land Management and Division Order certificates, I require students to attend a monthly industry meeting. With COVID changes over the past two years, many of those events moved to […]
As working professionals, it’s often tough to balance doing your job and finding time to learn, train and improve your skills. It’s why I’m so passionate about our self-paced, online classes to help make it easy for land professionals to achieve that second part easily. As we celebrate the holiday season, I also want to […]
I’m pleased to share that we’ve published a special Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) webpage, answering questions students have about our online courses. We cover some almost 30 questions that feature: Course Overviews & Requirements Course Format & Schedule Tuition & Fees Industry Association Requirements As the courses are provided via Midland College’s Petroleum Professional Development Center, you’ll find quick access […]
As a preview to our November online courses, I’m taking time in this newsletter to highlight some supplemental resources of value to landmen. Of all the courses that I teach, the topics of title, conveyance and calculation are the most vital for our field. As such, Module 2 is one of my most favorite in […]
I’ve just returned from NADOA‘s annual conference last week. It was a treat to see folks in person. As expected, the conference was filled with great information and networking. I had the honor of presenting a keynote on environmental law this year. Our industry gets a bad rap when it comes to the environment, and […]
Like many of you, I’ve been doing a little binge-watching Netflix this summer. I stumbled on the Netflix show called “This is Pop,” which is all about pop music. It’s a docuseries that is fascinating. Imagine my surprise when I found an episode on music with ties to our industry. Well, one episode explains the origins […]
It’s hard to believe that we’re more than halfway through summer – at least for those of us with kids on the countdown clock to resuming school. And, even better news is that two of our big annual conferences are back and in-person. I’m thrilled that I’ll be able to see many of you in […]
Let’s celebrate! As many of you may have attended high school and college graduations for your family or friends this past month, I too want to celebrate in our Midland College family. This month I’m honoring your peers who successfully completed one of our six-month, online certificate programs and sharing a bit about their experience. […]
This Month’s Topic: Video Tutorials for the AAPL Certification Exam For those of you taking your AAPL certification exam this month, this set of video tutorials is for you. I’ve worked through every problem in the current edition of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) “Oil & Gas Land Reference Volume – CPL and […]