Cybersecurity Awareness for Energy Managers and Engineers

Q: What certificate will I receive?

A UK Petroleum Co. Ltd Certificate of Achievement after meeting the course-specific attendance and assessment requirements.

Q: Is the course externally accredited?

Not unless the course page expressly states a confirmed external accreditation. The standard certificate is a professional-development award issued by UK Petroleum Co. Ltd.

Understand cyber risk well enough to make safer operational and project decisions.

FormatLive onlineDuration5-5.5 guided hoursCourse codeCYB-201

Course information

Overview

Understand cyber risk well enough to make safer operational and project decisions. This non-technical course bridges the communication gap between cybersecurity specialists and energy personnel. It explains how cyber incidents can affect operations, safety, availability and commercial performance, and what managers and engineers should recognise, question and escalate.

Workplace output

Cyber-Risk Awareness and Escalation Checklist

Structured

A clear workbook, defined outcomes and a controlled learning sequence.

Assessed

80% pass + practical task

Transparent

Clear scope, certificate status, fees, attendance and resit conditions.

What you will be able to do

Learning outcomes

01
Recognise common cyber threats affecting energy organisations
02
Distinguish IT and operational-technology exposure
03
Identify unsafe access, supplier and remote-working practices
04
Understand incident escalation and business continuity roles
05
Ask appropriate cyber questions during projects and procurement
06
Contribute to a basic cyber-risk review

Programme

Curriculum and timetable

01
Module 1Energy-sector threat landscape
02
Module 2IT, OT and connected-asset fundamentals
03
Module 3Ransomware, phishing, remote access and supplier risk
04
Module 4Incident response, escalation and continuity
05
Module 5Practical workshop: energy cyber-risk scenario

Delivery scheduleLive online, normally delivered in one day or two shorter sessions. Scheduling and delivery arrangements are confirmed before payment.

Next intakeDates are being finalised. Register interest for the next intake.

Suitability

Who should attend

Operations and maintenance managers; Engineers and project managers; Asset owners and technical buyers; Renewable, utility, nuclear and oil and gas personnel; Suppliers connecting to energy systems.

Prerequisites

No cybersecurity background is required. The course does not train participants to configure security systems.

Course scope

This is a foundation programme. It develops awareness, structured review skills and practical readiness. It does not certify technical competence, regulatory compliance, legal sufficiency or professional authorisation.

Subject expertise

Instructor and delivery team

Course instructor

Instructor details confirmed before enrolment

This course is currently accepting expressions of interest. Before paid enrolment opens, this section will state the confirmed instructor’s name, current role, relevant experience, qualifications and any material affiliations.

Courses may be delivered by UK Petroleum Co. Ltd, partner-led or co-delivered following instructor due diligence and curriculum approval. Register interest to receive the confirmed profile.

Achievement standard

Assessment and certificate

80%overall pass standard

90%attendance for live delivery

1free assessment resit

Knowledge assessment plus the practical output. Learners must achieve the 80% pass standard and meet attendance requirements. One free resit is included.

A uniquely numbered Courses.Energy Foundation Certificate issued by UK Petroleum Co. Ltd after the learner meets the assessment and attendance requirements.

Certificate status

The standard award is a uniquely numbered Courses.Energy Foundation Certificate issued by UK Petroleum Co. Ltd. It is not an Ofqual-regulated qualification or external accreditation.

Booking

Dates, fees and availability

Standard fee£545plus VAT where applicable

Founding fee£445plus VAT where applicableCurrent statusRegister interest - no payment required

Corporate deliveryFrom £4,000Register interestNo payment is taken at this stage. Dates, delivery and VAT treatment are confirmed before paid enrolment opens.

Course Access Fund

Eligible applicants facing a genuine course-fee barrier may apply for one selected foundation course, subject to eligibility, capacity, course formation and available budget.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What certificate will I receive?+

A uniquely numbered Courses.Energy Foundation Certificate issued by UK Petroleum Co. Ltd after meeting the course-specific attendance and assessment requirements.

Is the course externally accredited?+

No. The Foundation Certificate is a professional-development award and is not an Ofqual-regulated qualification or external accreditation.

What if the minimum cohort is not reached?+

You will normally be offered a new date or a full refund. Final live-course confirmation should be issued no later than ten working days before delivery.

Will I receive a recording?+

Raw interactive Zoom recordings are not routinely distributed. On-demand access applies only to courses clearly labelled On Demand.

Can my employer book a private cohort?+

Yes. Corporate teams can request a private or adapted delivery through the Corporate Training page.

Course documents

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Next step

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