At Competence Club, we are committed to providing valuable insights from industry-leading experts to promote sustainability and fuel innovation. We are excited to announce our collaboration with Dr. Phil Hopkins, a renowned authority in pipeline integrity management. This partnership aims to enhance pipeline safety and foster cutting-edge advancements in the oil and gas industry, driving a sustainable future.
Meet Dr. Phil Hopkins
With over four decades of expertise in pipeline engineering, Phil Hopkins is a renowned consulting engineer known for his significant contributions to the industry. His illustrious career includes roles as Technical Director at Penspen Ltd and Managing Director at Andrew Palmer and Associates before founding his consultancy firm in 2015.
Phil has collaborated globally with leading oil and gas companies and pipeline operators. He is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the UK's Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and a founding member of the Qualification Panel for the Pipeline Industry (QPPI).
A respected educator, Phil has trained over 20,000 engineers and technical professionals worldwide and has held academic positions as a Professorial Fellow at Newcastle University and a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, UK.
Pipeline Integrity Training with Dr. Phil Hopkins
Unlock the knowledge and skills you need to excel in pipeline integrity management with our exclusive e-learning courses, developed in partnership with Dr. Phil Hopkins, a global authority in pipeline safety. These comprehensive programs are designed to empower pipeline professionals at every career level, providing the expertise and support necessary to tackle the most complex pipeline integrity challenges in the oil and gas industry.
Introduction to Onshore Laws, Regulations and Standards
35 Minute | E-Learn | Complimentary
This e-learn course presents the legislation, regulations, and standards used at all stages of the onshore pipeline life cycle. You will gain an understanding of the duties of a pipeline engineer to achieve legislative compliance.
Introduction to Pipeline Defect Assessment
305 Minutes | E-Learn | $49.95 USD
This course will provide you with an awareness of pipeline defect assessments methods (for all types of defects found in pipelines) and fatigue assessment, with a basic understanding of fracture.
Introduction to Crack Management
120 Minutes | E-Learn | $49.95 USD
This course will provide you with an awareness of the different types of cracks and crack-like defects that can occur in pipelines, and their effect and consequences, and how they are detected and mitigated.
