The purpose of this IADC-approved e-learning course is to provide drilling personnel with the basic understanding of well control. They will also be provided with the basic understanding of how primary well control is maintained, what the indicators are, and how to regain the primary well control if it has been lost.

The content follows the syllabus issued by IADC WellSharp.

1. General well control concepts
2. Basic calculations
3. Mud pit management
4. Risk management
5. Causes of kick
6. Abnormal pressure warning signs
7. Kick detection
8. Shut in procedures and verification
9. Post shut in monitoring
10. Well control drills
11. Well control methods
12. Kill sheets and prerecorded data
13. Well control equipment

Upon successful completion of the e-learning content (includes end-of-module assessments with a 75% pass mark), you will then be required to book your final IADC Wellsharp Introductory online Knowledge Test through your regional Administrator. Full details are provided in your course joining instructions.

You must achieve a score of 75% or above in the final online IADC Knowledge Test to receive your IADC certificate which is valid for 5 years.

Assessment

Upon successful completion of the e-learning content (includes end-of-module assessments with a 75% pass mark), you will then be required to book your final IADC Wellsharp Introductory online Knowledge Test through your regional Administrator. Full details are provided in your course joining instructions.

You must achieve a score of 75% or above in the final online IADC Knowledge Test to receive your IADC certificate which is valid for 5 years.

By completing this course the course participant will be able to:

1. Understand the negative consequences associated with loss of well control
2. Understand the need for kick detection
3. Recognize the warning signs of abnormal pressures
4. Understand the actions that should be taken when kick indicators are present
5. Correctly obtain shut in pressures and parameters
6. Be able to select well control method to regain control
7. Fill in a surface and subsea kill sheet
8. Perform basic well control calculations
9. Explain functions of various well control equipment