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

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

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

CLASSROOM

28 Jul-01 Aug 2025
Dubai
$5,950
25-29 Aug 2025
Windhoek
$5,950
29 Sep-03 Oct 2025
London
$5,950
02-06 Feb 2026
Dubai
$5,950
27-31 Jul 2026
London
$5,950
28 Sep-02 Oct 2026
Dubai
$5,950
07-11 Dec 2026
Houston
$6,950
Certificate
  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

The global energy landscape is constantly evolving—shaped by market volatility, geopolitical shifts, regulatory changes, and dynamic supply-demand forces. In this complex environment, success in trading, marketing, and selling crude oil and refined petroleum products demands a deep, integrated understanding of pricing frameworks, market dynamics, contract negotiation, logistics, and risk management.

The Energy Commodities Trading: Crude Oil Sales, Marketing, and Risk Management training course is designed to equip participants with the strategic tools and practical knowledge needed to navigate and thrive in this challenging sector. With a strong emphasis on crude oil, the program blends essential market fundamentals with advanced insights into pricing strategies, derivatives, physical and paper trading, risk exposure management, and high-impact marketing techniques.

Led by experienced industry practitioners, this immersive course features real-world trading simulations, in-depth case studies, and collaborative exercises. Participants will leave with actionable expertise to make smarter trading decisions, effectively manage risk, and drive stronger sales and marketing outcomes.

What are the goals?

By the end of this  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

Who is this Training Course for?

This training 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

How will this Training Course be Presented?

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 Content

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

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training