About Us

International Board of Oil and Gas Professionals (IBOGP®)

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Global Certification Authority for Oil, Gas & Energy Professionals

Defining Global Excellence in Oil, Gas, and Energy Certification

The International Board of Oil and Gas Professionals (IBOGP®) is a premier non-profit 501(c)(3) professional certification and credentialing authority dedicated to advancing excellence, competence, and innovation across the global energy industry. As the first certification board of its kind specifically aligned with internationally recognized ISO and ANSI standards, IBOGP® offers rigorous, skill-based certification programs to elevate professional capacity across the petroleum and energy value chain.

Our programs are designed to test, certify, and validate core technical, leadership, and sustainability competencies across exploration, drilling, production, energy transition, legal and finance, ESG, and digital innovation domains.

Whether you’re navigating upstream exploration, leading digital drilling automation, implementing ESG frameworks, or managing midstream logistics—IBOGP® validates your expertise through globally benchmarked credentials tailored to the evolving energy landscape.

Our Standards-Based Certification Mandate

IBOGP®’s frameworks and exams are developed in accordance with key international standards, including:

ISO 17024 – Conformity assessment for the certification of persons (our certification framework foundation)
ISO 29001 – Quality management systems for the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries
ISO 45001 – Occupational health and safety management for HSE professionals
ISO 50001 – Energy management systems for efficiency and sustainability
ISO 14001 – Environmental management aligned with oil & gas regulatory demands
ISO 19011 – Guidelines for auditing management systems (used in our audit & compliance certification programs)

Our alignment with these standards ensures that IBOGP® credentials are not only globally portable but also reflect real-world operational, regulatory, and safety requirements faced by professionals in the energy sector.

Mision and Vision

Mission

To promote professional integrity, skill-based certification, and sustainable advancement in oil, gas, and energy operations through ISO- and ANSI-aligned credentialing systems.

Vision

To be the world’s leading certifying authority for energy professionals, empowering individuals and organizations to lead safely, ethically, and innovatively in a decarbonizing world.

What We Offer

IBOGP® delivers competency-based certifications across over 20 specialized energy domains, including:

Exploration & Geosciences
Drilling & Well Engineering
Production & Operations
Petroleum Economics & Energy Finance
Project Management & Delivery
Digital Innovation & AI in Energy
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE)
Legal, Regulatory & ESG Compliance
Renewables, Decarbonization & Energy Tr

Our programs go beyond theory—embedding hands-on skills testing, ISO-aligned frameworks, and real-time scenario simulations into each certification pathway.

Our Goals

Standardize professional certification in oil and gas through ISO/IEC 17024-compliant credentialing systems.
Advance global workforce competencies in technical, environmental, and digital transformation disciplines.
Bridge knowledge gaps between traditional hydrocarbon systems and modern energy transition frameworks.
Foster safe, sustainable, and ethical practices in alignment with international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 29001).
Enable career advancement for professionals in both emerging and established energy economies.
Support just transition initiatives, equitable access to credentials, and local capacity development in underserved regions.

Our Objectives

To align all certifications with relevant ISO standards, including:

ISO 17024 – Personnel certification framework
ISO 29001 – Quality management for petroleum and gas
ISO 45001 – Health and safety
ISO 14001 – Environmental management
ISO 50001 – Energy management
ISO 37301 – Compliance management
ISO 29993 – Learning services outside formal education

To provide robust certification pathways in 16 professional categories, including:

Exploration & Geosciences
Drilling & Well Engineering
Production & Operations
ESG, Sustainability & Compliance
Legal, Finance & Carbon Markets
Digital Transformation & AI in Energy
Energy Transition & Renewables

Accreditations andAlignment

Some of the world’s leading organizations, including the US Department of Defense, US Army, US Navy, FBI, Microsoft, IBM, and the United Nations, have trusted International Board of Oil and Gas Professionals (IBOGP®) for staff training and accreditation in procurement, supply chain, e-commerce, and tourism management.

IBOGP® certifications hold significant credibility globally and are approved by the US Department of Education across multiple states, including South Carolina, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, Arkansas, etc. Certification representation may vary from state to state, aligning with the approved industry certification credential lists, making IBOGP® a trusted partner in workforce development and professional excellence.