BP Selects The Oxford Princeton Programme for Industry Training Courses

One of the worlds largest energy producers adds competitive advantage by providing employees with standard and advanced training in energy, commodities and derivatives markets

PRINCETON, NJ (PRWEB) August 2, 2004 -- The Oxford Princeton Programme, the worlds leading provider of training solutions to the energy, commodity and derivatives industries, announced it will provide an extensive educational program, to BP, one of the worlds largest energy companies. Delivered in BPs Calgary, AB, Houston, TX and Warrenville, IL locations, the courses will consist of a minimum of 16 training days covering all curriculum topics -- energy, commodities and derivatives.

We realize the importance of consistent education and training activities for our employees if we are to stay ahead of the curve and maintain industry leadership," said Mark Senn, training coordinator of BP. Working with top notch organizations like The Oxford Princeton Programme ensures that our employees gain hands-on and realistic experience and knowledge that will contribute to our bottomline immediately."

BP is one of the world's leading energy businesses, with interests in more than 100 countries. Its main activities are exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas; oil refining, marketing, supply and transportation; and the manufacture and marketing of petrochemicals. It has a growing presence in gas, power and renewables and in solar power generation. The company employs more than 100,000 people worldwide.

Since the 1980s, the number of trained petroleum professionals has been decreasing, due to a variety of factors, such as retirements and cuts on university programs," said Clara Lippert, The Oxford Princeton Programme president. "Within the next seven to 10 years, the oil industry as a whole will face a potential crisis situation without a properly trained workforce on current industry strategies and methodology."

Also as part of the contract, The Oxford Princeton Programme will extend a special discount to attending BP employees for additional courses available throughout the world until the end of the year. A complete schedule of courses can be found at http://www.oxfordprincetonprogramme.com or by calling (609) 524-1132. Updated course information and articles written by The Oxford Princeton Programme faculty can also be found in their monthly e-newsletter, Hot TOPPics. To sign up, visit http://www.oxfordprinceton.com/opt_in.asp.com

ABOUT THE OXFORD PRINCETON PROGRAMME
The Oxford Princeton Programme is the worlds leading provider of training solutions to the energy, commodity and derivatives industries. In addition to PrincetonLive.com, which offers more than 20 energy and commodity web-based training modules, The Oxford Princeton Programme provides more than 70 instructor-led training courses. Courses include views of oil, power, liquefied natural gas and a variety of other energy, commodity and derivatives topics for both technical and moderate audiences. For a complete list of courses, archive of past newsletters and other information, visit: http://www.oxfordprinceton.com.

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