International certifications
IFP Training offers various training courses leading to internationally recognized certifications.
Discover our IWCF-accredited training courses
The IWCF (International Well Control Forum) is a global organization that sets standards for training and certification in the field of oil and gas well control. It sets the standards and grants accreditation, while accredited training organizations deliver the courses and conduct the exams in accordance with IWCF standards.
Course
Well Control
Level 2, 3, 4
Audience
Personnel occupying critical well control positions on offshore and onshore drilling facilities (Drilling: oil gas, gas storage geothermal wells).
Course
IWCF-accredited training, delivered in accordance with the IWCF program, to prepare for assessment.
Terms & Conditions
The candidate’s employer may choose to conduct surface BOP operations or combined surface and subsea operations.
The IWCF follows the recommendations of IOGP 475 (International Association of Oil Gas Producers) regarding key competencies, levels and the inherent safety of the positions to be held.
https://www.iwcf.org/course-levels/
Certification
IWCF Well Control
To apply for the certification
Candidates must :
- For first-time registration, create their IWCF candidate profile on IWCF FORUM then provide us with their Candidate Registration number (CR)
- Send us their CR if already created
The exam requirements are provided to candidates upon request, along with information on how to obtain certification.
Contact: [email protected]
2025 key figures
- PE LEVEL 2:
Number of candidates: 25
First-time pass rate: 80% - PE level 3 & 4:
Number of candidates: 120
First-time pass rate: 94.2%
Course
IWCF Well Intervention Pressure Control
Niveaux 2, 3, 4
Audience
Program designed for personnel occupying critical well control positions during well intervention operations (oil gas, gas storage geothermal wells).
Course
IWCF-accredited training, delivered in accordance with the IWCF program, to prepare for assessment.
Mandatory and optional modules
IFP Training offers the following certification options:
- Completion operations (mandatory)
- Completion equipment (mandatory)
- Coiled tubing operations (optional)
- Cable operations (optional)
- Snubbing operations (optional)
- Subsea (optional or standalone) -> Training not provided by IFP Training
The IWCF follows the recommendations of IOGP 475 regarding the course levels that candidates must take.
https://www.iwcf.org/course-levels/
Certification
Well Intervention Pressure Control
To apply for the certification
Candidates must :
- For first-time registration, create their IWCF candidate profile on IWCF FORUM then provide us with their Candidate Registration number (CR).
- Send us their CR if already created.
The exam requirements are provided to candidates upon request, along with information on how to obtain certification.
Contact: [email protected]
2025 key figures
- CP level 3 & 4:
Number of candidates: 64%
First-time pass rate: 96%
Formation
Enhanced Well Control
Public
Program designed for personnel in critical well control positions on offshore and onshore drilling facilities (Drilling: oil and gas, gas storage, geothermal wells).
Training and Program
- The content based on real-life well control incidents and simulation exercises
- Courses incorporate the key principles of Well Operations Crew Resource Management (WOCRM)
- Candidates must have passed the IWCF Level 4 exam at least twice before registering for the course.
- The IWCF-accredited course is delivered in accordance with the IWCF program, and prepares the candidate for assessment
- The IWCF follows the recommendations of IOGP 475 regarding course levels that candidates must complete
https://www.iwcf.org/course-levels/
Terms & Conditions
The candidate’s employer may choose to conduct surface BOP operations or combined surface and subsea operations.
Certification
Enhanced Well Control
To apply for IWCF certification
Candidates must :
- have passed the Well Control tests twice
- provide us with their Candidate Registration number
The exam application procedures are provided to candidates upon request, along with the procedures for obtaining certification.
Contact: [email protected]
2025 key figures
- Number of candidates: 54
- First-time pass rate: 94.44%