Energy Commodities Trading: Crude Oil Sales, Marketing, and Risk Management

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Energy Commodities Trading:
Crude Oil Sales, Marketing, and Risk Management

Mastering Strategies for Trading, Pricing, and Risk Mitigation in the Global Oil Market

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
28 Jul-01 Aug 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
25-29 Aug 2025Windhoek - Namibia$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
29 Sep-03 Oct 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
02-06 Feb 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
27-31 Jul 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
28 Sep-02 Oct 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
07-11 Dec 2026Houston - USA$7,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

The Energy Commodities Trading Course is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the complex world of crude oil sales, marketing, and risk management. As part of this dynamic Energy Commodities Trading Training Course, participants will explore global energy markets, pricing mechanisms, trading strategies, and the use of derivative instruments to manage risk in volatile environments.

Focused on crude oil and refined petroleum products, the course covers both physical and paper trading, marketing tactics, contract negotiation, logistics coordination, and compliance with global regulatory standards. Attendees will gain hands-on experience through real-time simulations and case studies, enabling them to make informed decisions in fast-moving market conditions.

Led by seasoned industry professionals, this course is ideal for traders, marketers, risk analysts, and commercial managers operating in the energy sector. Participants will leave with the confidence to optimize trading performance, mitigate financial risk, and drive profitability in global energy commodities markets.

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this Energy Commodities Trading training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure and dynamics of global energy markets with a focus on crude oil and refined products
  • Analyze pricing benchmarks (Brent, WTI, Dubai) and the impact of geopolitical and macroeconomic trends
  • Develop effective marketing and sales strategies for energy commodities
  • Navigate physical and paper trading mechanisms including spot, forward, futures, options, and swaps
  • Apply hedging and risk management tools to manage exposure to price volatility.
  • Interpret contract terms, Incoterms, and the legal considerations in oil trading
  • Evaluate supply chain, logistics, and operational risks in trading operations

Designed for

This Energy Commodities Trading course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Oil & gas marketing and sales professionals
  • Energy traders and analysts
  • Risk management and finance professionals
  • Supply chain and logistics personnel
  • Legal and contracts managers in energy firms
  • Refinery and terminal operations staff
  • Government regulators and policy advisors in the energy sector

Learning Methods

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

The Course Outline

Day One: Fundamentals of Crude Oil and Energy Commodities Trading
  • Overview of global energy markets and key players
  • Types of energy commodities: crude oil, refined products, natural gas, LNG
  • Crude oil benchmarks: Brent, WTI, Dubai – pricing and market relevance
  • Spot vs. forward vs. futures trading
  • Market drivers: geopolitical, macroeconomic, and seasonal factors
Day Two: Crude Oil Sales and Marketing Strategies
  • Fundamentals of energy marketing and branding
  • Structuring sales deals for crude oil and refined products
  • Market segmentation and customer profiling in oil trading
  • Tender processes and direct negotiations
  • Key success factors in energy commodity marketing
Day Three: Trading Contracts, Logistics, and Legal Aspects
  • Types of oil trading contracts (term, spot, exchange-based)
  • Understanding Incoterms in oil contracts
  • Shipping, storage, and terminal operations
  • Legal and compliance considerations in international trade
  • Role of brokers, clearinghouses, and exchanges
Day Four: Risk Management in Energy Trading
  • Types of risk: market, credit, operational, geopolitical
  • Hedging instruments: futures, options, swaps, and forwards
  • Margining, clearing, and collateral in derivatives markets
  • Case studies on hedging strategies for crude oil
  • Building a risk management framework for trading desks
Day Five: Trading Simulations and Market Scenarios
  • Hands-on trading simulation exercise
  • Crude oil pricing under stress-test scenarios
  • Strategy development under real-time market news
  • Group analysis: lessons from historical oil market events

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

In Association With

Aztech
Copex
Coventry
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