OIL & GAS ADMINS INTERNATIONAL<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWE KNOW THE INDUSTRY.\u00a0 WE KNOW SUPPORT.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tOGAP CERTIFICATION FAQS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEXAM SCHEDULE<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0REQUEST CERTIFIED O&GA ICON<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0RENEW O&GA CERTIFICATION<\/a>\u00a0\u2022 FAQs<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0HOME<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/h6>- What is the Oil & Gas Administrative Professional Certification Program?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- Why should I become a Certified Oil & Gas Administrative Professional?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- Who may take the exam\u00a0for OGAP Certification?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- Are there prerequisites or requirements for certification?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- I have certifications as a CAP, CAP-OM, etc.\u00a0 Are these certifications required to become a Certified Oil & Gas AP?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- How is the exam administered?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- How will I show that this certification is valuable?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- How long does it take to complete the actual exam?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- May I start the certification modules\u00a0one day and complete the\u00a0exam\u00a0another day?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- If I do not pass the final certification exam, may I re-take it?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- Are there any pre-study guides?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- What are the OGAP Certification course fees?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- How long does certification last?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- How long will it take to receive my certificate once I’ve passed the exam?<\/a><\/span><\/li>
- Where should I seek further information about the program?<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ol>
<\/a>Q. \u00a0What is the Oil & Gas Administrative Professional Certification Program?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0<\/em>This certification is the first of its kind for oil and energy industry administrative support professionals. Industry administrative professionals, employed by global industry giants, independent E&P companies as well as grass-root small businesses, created the Oil and Gas Administrative Professionals (OGAP) certification. The certification\u2019s robust criterion is designed to measure and validate the OGAP\u2019s proven understanding and demonstrated knowledge of the oil & energy industry and administrative support standards, add to the OGAP\u2019s technical knowledge, and provide a venue that defines the OGAP\u2019s value and improved marketability within the oil and energy industry. \u00a0<\/em>The program is endorsed by oil and industry experts and leaders from a cross-section of global oil and energy companies and organizations.<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/p>This certification demonstrates \u201cindustry\u201d knowledge and is in no way based on specific operations or policies of one particular oil and energy company or organization.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0Why should I become a certified Oil & Gas Administrative Professional (OGAP)?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0As an oil and energy administrative professional, your skills are unique. \u00a0The OGAP is a certification program designed to not only showcase the skills you have acquired in your current department, but to expand your knowledge into other areas of the diverse oil and energy industry as well. \u00a0This exposure and demonstrated knowledge makes you more valuable to your company and most importantly, it gives you an advantage as you seek to stand out in the industry among your peers.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0Who may take the exam\u00a0for OGAP Certification?<\/strong><\/span>
A.\u00a0\u00a0The course is industry-specific and therefore ALL participants (members and non-members) must meet the standard prerequisites\u00a0as outlined below before taking the exam to maintain the integrity of the certification.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0Are there prerequisites or requirements for certification?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0Demonstrate at least 2 years of administrative professional experience in the oil & energy\u00a0industry, or\u00a0demonstrate at least 5 years of administrative professional experience in any industry with the intention of employment within the oil and gas industry.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0I have certifications as a CAP, CAP-OM, etc.\u00a0 Are these certifications required to become a certified OGAP?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0No. \u00a0The OGAP certification is SPECIFIC to the oil and energy industry. \u00a0All certification program information is directly related to the oil and energy industry and does not require previous certification by other administrative certification programs.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0How is the exam administered?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0The OGAP Certification is based on a series of modules.\u00a0 Each module focuses on a specific topic in the certification program, followed by a series of test questions.\u00a0 A final overall test of the modules will determine certification.<\/em><\/span><\/p>The modules were designed specifically to \u201ceducate\u201d the user using a simplistic and succinct format without trick questions and irrelevant \u201cfiller\u201d information.\u00a0 The goal is to ensure the user has the best possible chance of retaining the information and that the information provides immediate value to both the user and his\/her employer.<\/em><\/span><\/p>The OGAP Certification program is computer-based and on-demand.\u00a0 Opportunities for classroom administration of the program may be offered after the first quarter of 2015.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0How will I show that this certification is valuable?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0Prior to taking the exam, O&GA International will communicate information to share with your supervisors about the value of the certification program as well as information about the individuals and entities that endorsed the program.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0How long does it take to complete the actual exam?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0It takes registrants\u00a0on average\u00a0about\u00a0four hours to go through the actual modules and pre-tests. \u00a0Registrants will be given one timed hour to complete the final certification exam.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0May I start the certification modules\u00a0one day and complete the\u00a0exam\u00a0another day?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0You may review the modules and take the pre-test questions at your leisure.\u00a0 Once you begin the final exam you will be given one-hour for completion. You will not have the opportunity to stop the final exam once you begin.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0If I do not pass the final certification exam, may I re-take it?<\/strong><\/span>
A.\u00a0 Registrants will have three chances to re-take the pre-test questions and two chances to take the final assessment.\u00a0\u00a0If the registrant does not pass the final assessment after the second attempt, they may re-take the certification again in the following quarter.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0Are there any pre-test study guides?<\/strong><\/span>
A. Pre-test study guides are not provided as the certification is module based and designed in a mnemonic<\/a> format to aid in information retention.\u00a0\u00a0Reference material is available\u00a0during the certification.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0What are the OGAP Certification course fees?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0Current O&GA Membership fees of $130.00 does not include the cost of certification; however it entitles the member to reduced certification fees as well as a number of other paid membership perks.\u00a0 Certification fees are as follows:<\/em><\/span><\/p>$250.00 \u2013 members\u00a0<\/em><\/span>
$450.00 \u2013 non-members
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0How long does certification last?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0Once certified, credentials are good for three years.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0How long will it take to receive my certificate once I’ve passed the exam?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0You will receive your official certificate by mail no more than two weeks after you have passed the exam.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/a>Q. \u00a0Where should I seek further information about the program?<\/strong><\/span>
A. \u00a0You may complete the form below to find answers to any additional questions you may have about the certification program. \u00a0Your question may be added to the list of FAQs should we feel others may benefit from the answer to your question. \u00a0We will not show your name or contact information.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p>[contact-form subject=’O%26amp;GA Certification Question’][contact-field label=’Name’ type=’name’ required=’1’\/][contact-field label=’Email’ type=’email’ required=’1’\/][contact-field label=’Question or Comment’ type=’textarea’ required=’1’\/][\/contact-form]<\/span><\/p>
WE KNOW THE INDUSTRY.\u00a0 WE KNOW SUPPORT.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <\/a>Q. \u00a0What is the Oil & Gas Administrative Professional Certification Program?<\/strong><\/span> This certification demonstrates \u201cindustry\u201d knowledge and is in no way based on specific operations or policies of one particular oil and energy company or organization. <\/a>Q. \u00a0Why should I become a certified Oil & Gas Administrative Professional (OGAP)?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0Who may take the exam\u00a0for OGAP Certification?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0Are there prerequisites or requirements for certification?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0I have certifications as a CAP, CAP-OM, etc.\u00a0 Are these certifications required to become a certified OGAP?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0How is the exam administered?<\/strong><\/span> The modules were designed specifically to \u201ceducate\u201d the user using a simplistic and succinct format without trick questions and irrelevant \u201cfiller\u201d information.\u00a0 The goal is to ensure the user has the best possible chance of retaining the information and that the information provides immediate value to both the user and his\/her employer.<\/em><\/span><\/p> The OGAP Certification program is computer-based and on-demand.\u00a0 Opportunities for classroom administration of the program may be offered after the first quarter of 2015. <\/a>Q. \u00a0How will I show that this certification is valuable?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0How long does it take to complete the actual exam?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0May I start the certification modules\u00a0one day and complete the\u00a0exam\u00a0another day?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0If I do not pass the final certification exam, may I re-take it?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0Are there any pre-test study guides?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0What are the OGAP Certification course fees?<\/strong><\/span> $250.00 \u2013 members\u00a0<\/em><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0How long does certification last?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0How long will it take to receive my certificate once I’ve passed the exam?<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>Q. \u00a0Where should I seek further information about the program?<\/strong><\/span> [contact-form subject=’O%26amp;GA Certification Question’][contact-field label=’Name’ type=’name’ required=’1’\/][contact-field label=’Email’ type=’email’ required=’1’\/][contact-field label=’Question or Comment’ type=’textarea’ required=’1’\/][\/contact-form]<\/span><\/p>OGAP CERTIFICATION FAQS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
EXAM SCHEDULE<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0REQUEST CERTIFIED O&GA ICON<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0RENEW O&GA CERTIFICATION<\/a>\u00a0\u2022 FAQs<\/a>\u00a0\u2022\u00a0HOME<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/h6>
A. \u00a0<\/em>This certification is the first of its kind for oil and energy industry administrative support professionals. Industry administrative professionals, employed by global industry giants, independent E&P companies as well as grass-root small businesses, created the Oil and Gas Administrative Professionals (OGAP) certification. The certification\u2019s robust criterion is designed to measure and validate the OGAP\u2019s proven understanding and demonstrated knowledge of the oil & energy industry and administrative support standards, add to the OGAP\u2019s technical knowledge, and provide a venue that defines the OGAP\u2019s value and improved marketability within the oil and energy industry. \u00a0<\/em>The program is endorsed by oil and industry experts and leaders from a cross-section of global oil and energy companies and organizations.<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/p>
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A. \u00a0As an oil and energy administrative professional, your skills are unique. \u00a0The OGAP is a certification program designed to not only showcase the skills you have acquired in your current department, but to expand your knowledge into other areas of the diverse oil and energy industry as well. \u00a0This exposure and demonstrated knowledge makes you more valuable to your company and most importantly, it gives you an advantage as you seek to stand out in the industry among your peers.
<\/em>TOP<\/a>
<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A.\u00a0\u00a0The course is industry-specific and therefore ALL participants (members and non-members) must meet the standard prerequisites\u00a0as outlined below before taking the exam to maintain the integrity of the certification.
<\/em>TOP<\/a>
<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A. \u00a0Demonstrate at least 2 years of administrative professional experience in the oil & energy\u00a0industry, or\u00a0demonstrate at least 5 years of administrative professional experience in any industry with the intention of employment within the oil and gas industry.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A. \u00a0No. \u00a0The OGAP certification is SPECIFIC to the oil and energy industry. \u00a0All certification program information is directly related to the oil and energy industry and does not require previous certification by other administrative certification programs.
<\/em>TOP<\/a>
<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A. \u00a0The OGAP Certification is based on a series of modules.\u00a0 Each module focuses on a specific topic in the certification program, followed by a series of test questions.\u00a0 A final overall test of the modules will determine certification.<\/em><\/span><\/p>
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<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A. \u00a0Prior to taking the exam, O&GA International will communicate information to share with your supervisors about the value of the certification program as well as information about the individuals and entities that endorsed the program.
<\/em>TOP<\/a>
<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A. \u00a0It takes registrants\u00a0on average\u00a0about\u00a0four hours to go through the actual modules and pre-tests. \u00a0Registrants will be given one timed hour to complete the final certification exam.
<\/em>TOP<\/a>
<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A. \u00a0You may review the modules and take the pre-test questions at your leisure.\u00a0 Once you begin the final exam you will be given one-hour for completion. You will not have the opportunity to stop the final exam once you begin.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A.\u00a0 Registrants will have three chances to re-take the pre-test questions and two chances to take the final assessment.\u00a0\u00a0If the registrant does not pass the final assessment after the second attempt, they may re-take the certification again in the following quarter.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A. Pre-test study guides are not provided as the certification is module based and designed in a mnemonic<\/a> format to aid in information retention.\u00a0\u00a0Reference material is available\u00a0during the certification.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A. \u00a0Current O&GA Membership fees of $130.00 does not include the cost of certification; however it entitles the member to reduced certification fees as well as a number of other paid membership perks.\u00a0 Certification fees are as follows:<\/em><\/span><\/p>
$450.00 \u2013 non-members
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<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A. \u00a0Once certified, credentials are good for three years.
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A. \u00a0You will receive your official certificate by mail no more than two weeks after you have passed the exam.
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<\/em><\/span><\/p>
A. \u00a0You may complete the form below to find answers to any additional questions you may have about the certification program. \u00a0Your question may be added to the list of FAQs should we feel others may benefit from the answer to your question. \u00a0We will not show your name or contact information.
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