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 […]
In the Introduction to Land Management Practices course, students are asked to visit their local county courthouse to learn firsthand how property and conveyance records are organized. This field trip assignment helps students understand how landmen trace mineral ownership and record oil and gas leases — critical steps in ensuring that leases are properly recorded […]
In late September, I had the honor of speaking at the West Coast Landman’s Institute in beautiful San Luis Obispo, where I presented my ethics talk titled “Rigged for Success: A Landman’s Guide to Ethics.” The conference was an incredible experience — from the scenic coastal setting to the engaging conversations with fellow professionals committed […]
Why This is Exciting. I’m thrilled to announce that my Professional Land Management (PLM), Division Order, and Lease & Title Certificate Programs are now offered through the University of Texas at Austin Petroleum Extension (PETEX)! Receive a University of Texas certificate of completion. Earn a digital LinkedIn badge showcasing your qualifications. Gain credentials that boost career advancement & recognition. […]
In a recent Texas Supreme Court ruling, the ownership of produced water—a byproduct of oil and gas extraction—was put to the test. The case, Cactus Water Services, LLC v. COG Operating, LLC, addressed a dispute between COG Operating and Cactus Water Services over 52 million barrels of produced water from the Collier family’s 37,000-acre lease in Reeves County, Texas, within […]