The oil and gas industry has been taunted as the next big driver of the economy in Uganda, a country that boasts of 6.5bn barrels of oil and a significant amount of natural gas in western Uganda. Many Ugandans are preparing to participate in the nascent industry which will attract $20bn worth of investment.

While Ugandans are looking at making the petrol dollar, it is important that they note that the oil and gas is a sensitive industry that poses health and environment risks. It is therefore important that the country has health and safety experts to take care of such risks.

Luckily, institutions like Victoria University are offering the right and certified training to Ugandans willing to get the professional skills that are required to be able to work in the oil and gas industry. The Jinja Road based university has lined up a number of certificate, diploma and degree courses that are related to oil and gas.

The university has now announced that these courses can be accessed and studied online. In particular, the university announced a six weeks online oil and gas health and safety certificate course and its intake is ongoing.

The certificate in health, safety and environmental management in the oil and gas industry gives an introduction to the health, safety and environmental challenges encountered in the oil and gas industry. It provides an insight into the main drivers of the regulatory framework that govern compliance in the sector.

The university also offers a certificate in the introduction to the oil and gas industry, a course designed to provide oil and gas professionals with the opportunity to gain a technical and commercial understanding of the industry fundamentals.

Also offered is the certificate in oil and gas supply chain and logistics management, a course that focuses on an overview of logistics and procurement management in the oil, and gas industry based on the concept of supply chain management (SCM).

Another certificate offered is the certificate in oil and gas project management, a course that aims to give students a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of project management as it relates to the dynamic oil and gas and energy industries.

Why You Must Choose Victoria University As Your Education Hub

Enrol now for work-integrated experiential learning at Victoria University which guarantees you work experience that is needed for your job application or start-up through a fresh and intellectually stimulating environment that nurtures critical thinkers.

The University was opened in August 2013 and has the capacity, facilities and determination to revitalize higher education in Uganda and in the region.

The University is committed to playing a leading role in bringing and developing high-quality education, student-centred learning opportunities based on standards of excellence that are unique, innovative and difficult to match.

The University is centrally located in the heart of Kampala City and on the main public transportation routes coupled with ample parking space.

Victoria University is part of the Ruparelia Group of Companies, which has a strong presence in the education sector in Uganda and has under its portfolio, Kampala Parents School and Delhi Public School International.

The University is also a cosmopolitan university, accredited by the National Council for Higher Education with a wide range of nationalities.

Come Prepared to Learn, Leave Prepared to Suceed.

For details, you can visit their website at https://www.vu.ac.ug