Artificial intelligence can save land professionals countless hours. But what happens when one seemingly small mistake costs a company millions? “Mom, I’ve been hit by a car!” Those are words no mother ever wants to hear. My daughter was crying when she called to tell me she’d been involved in an accident while riding her […]
A FREE CPL Study Tool I’m pleased to debut my final practice quiz to support students studying for the CPL exam. This last one is dedicated to calculations. Take the quiz here. The quiz features 45 problems covering: Acreage calculations Net mineral acres NRI calculations Proportionate reduction Farmout and well trade math Promoted deal formulas Cost […]
FREE Study Tools Now Available The old saying, “Ask, and you shall receive,” is in full effect with Land Training. Alyce started with a one-off RPL Practice Quiz and then, last month, created a CPL Practice Quiz 1. Students have asked for more, so we dropped three new CPL Practice Quizzes. Practice Quizzes 2 and 3 focus on a broad range […]
A FREE Study Tool Available Now Due to the overwhelming positive feedback from students on our first RPL Practice Quiz, we’re excited to roll out another new study resource designed to help candidates prepare with greater confidence for the AAPL Certified Professional Landman (CPL) exam. The newest CPL Practice Quiz focuses on a broad range of core topics […]
Let’s celebrate 22 peers who earned certificates this quarter We are proud to recognize the following professionals who have successfully completed our certificate programs, including the Professional Land Management (PLM), Division Order, and Lease courses. Whether completed through Land Training or the University of Texas PETEX, each achievement reflects a meaningful commitment to professional growth in the land and energy […]
A FREE Study Tool Available Now We know that preparing for the AAPL Registered Professional Landman (RPL) exam takes serious study — and serious tools. That’s why Land Training has developed a brand-new, completely free interactive Practice Quiz designed to help you master the material, test your knowledge, and walk into exam day with confidence. Best of […]
If you’re preparing for an AAPL certification exam — or simply want to strengthen your foundation in land work — I have something for you. I’m sharing a Real Property Law Study Worksheet adapted from the AAPL Oil & Gas Land Reference Guide. This worksheet is designed to help you actively test your understanding of the core real property […]
What Is Landman Now? Landman Now — Podcasting the Profession is AAPL’s official podcast series, hosted by Chad Smith. Each episode features experienced land professionals discussing the issues, trends, and realities shaping today’s land industry — from career development and certifications to ethics, advocacy, and evolving roles within land departments. 🎧 Listen here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTROuyMneZQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landman-now-podcasting-the-profession/id1780886542 AAPL […]
This month’s Student Spotlight feels like a Christmas gift. As part of the University of Texas Professional Land Management Certificate Program, students complete a capstone assignment that connects coursework with real-world experience. One option is to interview a practicing landman—and Daniel Parker, a new graduate and landman in the program who works for Petro Operating Company, took that opportunity […]