Well Control School

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Welcome to the official Well Control School page. Well Control School (WCS) is a leading provider of accredited well control training. in 1998.

Combining certified experienced instructors and realistic simulated scenarios, WCS delivers first-class training to the global oil and gas industry through instructor-led, web-based and computer-based platforms at its training facilities in Houston, Texas; Lafayette, Louisiana; and Laurel, Mississippi. WCS was founded in 1979 in New Orleans, Louisiana and acquired by RPC, Inc. The only well contro

l training provider to grant IACET-accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs), it was one of the first commercial schools to offer the IADC WellCAP® certification program, a globally recognized well control accreditation program that develops curriculum guidelines for drilling and workover operations. In 2001, WCS developed the first IADC-approved, computer-based well control training program: SYSTEM 21 Well Control Training. WCS is the only provider to offer IADC-accredited well control training through three different formats: instructor-led, computer-based and web-based. All courses are accredited through either the International Well Control Forum (IWCF), the American Petroleum Institute (API) or the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). Since its inception, WCS has certified more than 75,000 students globally; maintaining high standards and is ISO 9001:2008 certified through Det Norske Veritas (DNV), to provide the best services to its customers and stakeholders.

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06/04/2026

Need to get your IADC Well Control certification in June? Give one of our customer service reps a call, and they'll assist you with booking your class, whether it's in person or virtual. ☎️ 713-849-7400

Want to learn a bit more about the courses we offer? Visit us at https://www.wellcontrol.com/resource/marketing-materials to view the course details.

IADC - International Association of Drilling Contractors

05/11/2026

Need to get your IADC Well Control certification in May? Give one of our customer service reps a call, and they'll assist you with booking your class, whether it's in person or virtual.

Want to learn a bit more about the courses we offer? Visit us at https://www.wellcontrol.com/resource/marketing-materials to view the course details.

IADC - International Association of Drilling Contractors

04/29/2026

𝟭 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 = 𝟭 𝗜𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲. With Well Control School, just one day in our classroom gets you an IADC Well Control Certification. Our 1-day courses offer the most widely recognized certificate in the industry, ensuring you're well prepared and work-ready. Click the link https://www.wellcontrol.com/resource/marketing-materials to learn more about our 1-day classes.

Call us at 𝟳𝟭𝟯-𝟴𝟰𝟵-𝟳𝟰𝟬𝟬 to register!

IADC - International Association of Drilling Contractors

04/21/2026

Build strategic expertise to lead and manage MPD operations. We are proud to introduce the new 𝗠𝗣𝗗 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, delivered in partnership with Beyond Energy Services and Technology Corp. This advanced, IADC-accredited 4.5-day course is designed for leaders responsible for planning, oversight, and critical decision-making during Managed Pressure Drilling activities.

𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
Ideal for personnel directly involved in MPD operations, this course provides the practical knowledge and confidence required to manage and support complex drilling activities.

Register online: https://www.wellcontrol.com/Course/196/0039-6-Managed-Pressure-Drilling-Supervisor-IADC-WellSharp-In-Person-Classroom call us at 𝟳𝟭𝟯-𝟴𝟰𝟵-𝟳𝟰𝟬𝟬.

International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)

04/17/2026

The new IADC Managed Pressure Drilling Operations course, delivered in partnership with Beyond Energy Services and Technology Corp., is now available in-person or live online.

This 3.5–day IADC–accredited course builds on foundational MPD knowledge and prepares participants to support and execute MPD activities during drilling operations.

Call us at 713-849-7400 and speak to one of our reps to get registered, or click the link: https://www.wellcontrol.com/Course/194/0039-4-Managed-Pressure-Drilling-Operations-IADC-WellSharp-In-Person-Classroom

IADC - International Association of Drilling Contractors

04/08/2026

Managing wellbore pressure is a critical challenge in modern drilling. The new IADC Managed Pressure Drilling 1-day Intro course, delivered in partnership with Beyond Energy Services and Technology Corp., is now available to help you meet this challenge. This class provides an in-depth, one-day introduction to the principles and equipment of MPD.

Visit https://www.wellcontrol.com/Course/191/0039-2-Managed-Pressure-Drilling-Introductory-IADC-WellSharp-In-Person-Classroom