Education - In Person
AAPL offers valuable educational and networking opportunities across the country with a range of topics designed to advance the knowledge of the land professional.
OVERVIEW
The AAPL RPL/CPL Certification Exam Review is a fast-paced, intensive study of the topics covered by the CPL and RPL certification exams. Lectures will be interactive and enhanced with problem-solving sessions. It is highly acclaimed as a thorough land review and an excellent means of preparation for the CPL and RPL exams. This class covers the following topics: real property law and land descriptions, contract law, conveyancing, interest calculations, oil and gas lease, ethics, pooling, joint operating agreement, well trades, federal leases and units, environmental, offshore, mineral landwork and federal taxes on oil and gas income.
DATE AND LOCATION OPTIONS
JUL 13-16, 2021: Tulsa, OK
SCHEDULE
Day 1: CPL and RPL Review
7:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. Real Property Law, Land Descriptions & Contract Law
11:15 a.m. Offshore/OCS
Noon Lunch Break (not provided)
1 p.m. Conveyancing, Interest Calculations and Oil & Gas Lease
4:15 p.m. AAPL and Ethics
4:45 p.m. RPL Exam Instructions
5 p.m. Adjourn
Day 2: CPL Review
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. Pooling and Joint Operating Agreements
Noon Lunch Break (not provided)
1 p.m. JOA continued and Well Trades
3 p.m. Negotiations
5 p.m. Adjourn
Day 2: RPL Exam
8:45 a.m. RPL Exam Prep
9 a.m. RPL Exam Begins
11 a.m. RPL Exam Ends
Day 3: CPL Review
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. Federal Onshore
10:15 a.m. Environmental
11:15 a.m. Offshore/OCS
noon Lunch Break (not provided)
1 p.m. Mineral Landwork
2 p.m. Federal Taxes on Oil & Gas and GIS
3 p.m. Adjourn
Day 4: CPL Exam
7:45 a.m. Exam Prep
8 a.m. BOOK 1 Exam Begins
11:30 a.m. BOOK 1 Ends
noon BOOK 2 Exam Begins
3:30 p.m. BOOK 2 Exam Ends
Day 4: RPL EXAM
7:45 a.m. Exam Prep
8 a.m. RPL Exam Begins
10 a.m. RPL Exam Ends
*Note: Schedule subject to change
*If attending the RPL review/exam, you will attend the RPL review on Tuesday and have the option to test on either Wednesday or Friday.
*If attending the CPL review /exam, you will attend the CPL reviewTuesday-Thursday and test on Friday.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Accredited for 19 continuing education credits, including 1 ethics.
AAPL Member 3-day Review Only $500
AAPL Member 1-day Review and RPL Exam* $300
AAPL Member 3-day Review and CPL Exam* $450
AAPL Member RPL Exam Only* $100
AAPL Member CPL Exam Only* $125
Non-member Review $600
Accredited Program Student $0
Professional Development Assistance $0
* No study materials are included in this registration; study guide may be purchased seperately in the book store at landman.org.
^Please note that your certification application must be approved before you may register for the CPL or RPL exam.
OVERVIEW
This is a testing only option for Active members whose CPL/RPL application has already been approved. This class does not include a review or study guide. Please come with a hand-held calculator and pencil. AAPL will provide scratch paper.
If you need to retest, please contact AAPL to register.
DATE AND LOCATION OPTIONS
EXAM SCHEDULE
CPL EXAM
7:45 a.m. Exam Prep
8 a.m. BOOK 1 Exam Begins
11:30 a.m. BOOK 1 Ends
Noon BOOK 2 Exam Begins
3:30 p.m. BOOK 2 Exam Ends
RPL EXAM
7:45 a.m. Exam Prep
8 a.m. RPL Exam Begins
10 a.m. RPL Exam Ends
*Note: Schedule subject to change
ADDITIONAL INFO
AAPL Member RPL Exam Only* $100
AAPL Member CPL Exam Only* $125
*No study materials are included in this registration; study guide may be purchased seperately in the book store at landman.org
^Please note that your certification application must be approved before you may register for the CPL or RPL exam
OVERVIEW
AAPL’s Due Diligence seminar is a “hands on” program designed for the land professional that has or will be involved in due diligence for producing property and/or non-producing leasehold acquisitions The material presented will build on the foundation acquired on-the-job and will solidify skills recently acquired.
DATE AND LOCATION OPTIONS
AUG 12, 2021: Midland, TX
NOV 2, 2021: Midland, TX
SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9 a.m. Opening Remarks & Introductions
Noon Lunch (not provided)
1 p.m. Session Continues
3 p.m. Adjourn
*Note: Schedule subject to change
ADDITIONAL INFO
Accredited for 5 continuing education credits.
AAPL Member $300
Non-Member $425
Accredited Program Student $0
Professional Development Assistance $0
OVERVIEW
AAPL’s Field Landman Seminars are designed with the goal of gathering all landmen, encouraging continuing education and offer the latest standards of practice in conjunction with the local associations.
Seminars feature local industry professionals and a variety of topics that apply to the field landmen in the area.
DATE AND LOCATION
ADDITIONAL INFO
Continuing education credits vary by event.
These events are FREE for AAPL members.
The cost for non-members is $60.00; however, this includes AAPL membership — a value of $125.00.
OVERVIEW
AAPL’s Held By Production seminar is designed to discuss the HBP status of a lease from two perspectives: 1) The state regulatory statutes and 2) The terms in the oil and gas lease. It is also designed with the in-house and title landman in mind as it pertains to putting a lease block together or making an acquisition or divestiture of production and/or oil and gas leasehold. The information is presented in a generalized fashion rather than focusing on any one state, although certain situations in individual states will be discussed from an example point of view.
DATE AND LOCATION OPTIONS
OCT 28, 2021: Denver, CO
ADDITIONAL INFO
Accredited for 6 continuing education credits.
AAPL Member $300
Non-Member $425
Accredited Program Student $0
Professional Development Assistance $0
OVERVIEW
The AAPL Model Form Operating Agreement is one of the most essential contracts employed by the oil and gas industry. Every oil and gas professional involved in the drilling of wells needs to have a basic understanding of the AAPL Model Form Operating Agreement, especially the rights, duties and obligations of the operator, as well as those of the non-operators. Dorsey Roach, CPL, frequent lecturer for AAPL and nationally recognized operating agreement expert, will be the instructor for this seminar.
DATE AND LOCATION
SEP 9, 2021: Oklahoma City, OK
SCHEDULE
8 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Morning Session
Noon Lunch (not provided)
1 p.m. Afternoon Session
4:15 p.m. Adjourn
*Note: Schedule subject to change
ADDITIONAL INFO
Accredited for 7 continuing education credits.
AAPL Member $450
Non-Member $575
Accredited Program Student $0
Professional Development Assistance $0
OVERVIEW
The AAPL Model Form Operating Agreement is one of the most essential contracts employed by the oil and gas industry. Every oil and gas professional involved in the drilling of wells needs to have a basic understanding of the AAPL Model Form Operating Agreement, especially the rights, duties and obligations of the operator, as well as those of the non-operators. Dorsey Roach, CPL, frequent lecturer for AAPL and nationally recognized operating agreement expert, will be the instructor for this seminar.
DATE AND LOCATION OPTIONS
NOV 16-17, 2021: Denver, CO
SCHEDULE
(Day 1 and Day 2)
8 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Morning Session
Noon Lunch (not provided)
1 p.m. Afternoon Session
5 p.m. Adjourn
*Note: Schedule subject to change
ADDITIONAL INFO
Accredited for 14 continuing education credits.
AAPL Member $450
Non-Member $575
Accredited Program Student $0
Professional Development Assistance $0
OVERVIEW
In this seminar, an engineer explains the creation and use of cash flows in the oil business. The course explains both the concepts and the methods for the inputs, including:
- Engineering the Volume Forecast
- Predicting Future Prices
- Calculating Netback Prices
- Estimating Operating and Capital Costs
In addition, this seminar will address the use of the cash flows for various strategies and situations, such as:
- Determining Value
- Making an Investment Decision
- Assessing Risk
- Building a Strategy and a Portfolio
At the end of the day, participants should have a functional understanding of each of the dynamics that affect cash flow and an appreciation for their quantification.
DATE AND LOCATION OPTIONS
SEP 14, 2021: Austin, TX
SCHEDULE
8 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Morning Session
Noon Lunch (not provided)
1 p.m. Afternoon Session
5 p.m. Adjourn
*Note: Schedule subject to change
ADDITIONAL INFO
Accredited for 7 continuing education credits, including 1 ethics.
AAPL Member $300
Non-Member $425
Accredited Program Student $0
Professional Development Assistance $0
OVERVIEW
Get the full ‘how-to’ for safely sharing costs downstream of the wellhead with royalty and ORRI owners. Learn which costs are deductible, how to fairly calculate those costs, and how to avoid litigation. Find out how to save your company tens of thousands monthly with this proven method.
DATE AND LOCATION OPTIONS
NOV 30, 2021: Tulsa, OK
SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9 a.m. Course Begins
Noon Adjourn
*Note: Schedule subject to change
ADDITIONAL INFO
Accredited for 3 continuing education credits.
AAPL Member $150
Non-Member $275
Accredited Program Student $0
Professional Development Assistance $0
OVERVIEW
AAPL’s Structuring A Deal: Negotiation Strategy and Technique Seminar is designed for land professionals involved in negotiating deals and contracts in the oil and gas industry and includes negotiations for oil and gas leases, surface agreements, rights-of-way, mineral acquisitions, farm-ins, trades, AMIs, assignments (producing and non-producing), and mergers and acquisitions.
Learn steps to prepare for effective negotiating, how to move through blocks and barriers in communication, overcoming issues that may arise, staying on target and getting more deals signed. The course includes counter tactics, knowledge and tools that are easy to use and implement.
DATE AND LOCATION
OCT 14, 2021: Santa Fe, NM
SCHEDULE
7:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8 a.m. Morning Session
- Assessment and Plan Development for Negotiation
- Group Exercise #1
- Setting the Tone for your Negotiation
- The First Steps in the Negotiation Process
12:05 p.m. Lunch (not provided)
12:55 p.m. Afternoon Session
- Breakout Exercise #2
- Other Negotiation Considerations
- What Makes a Good Deal and Contract
- Negotiations by Email or Text Message
- Personal Negotiation Styles
3 p.m. Adjourn
ADDITIONAL INFO
Accredited for 6 continuing education credits, including 1 ethics.
AAPL Member $300
Non-Member $425
Accredited Program Student $0
Professional Development Assistance $0
OVERVIEW
Surface Use and Access is designed to familiarize Land professionals with surface rights and the myriad issues associated with acquiring, exercising and preserving those rights. It focuses on why, when and what rights may be needed, and how to research and protect existing rights. It discusses a variety of surface-related contracts and their use. There is commentary on easement valuation, damage claim investigation and resolution, and the challenges of governmental permitting. Finally, it examines the criticality of building rela-tionships with regulatory agencies and the public.
DATE AND LOCATION OPTIONS
SCHEDULE
8 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Morning Session
- Module 1: The Basics: Real Property Ownership
- Module 2: Surface Work: Key Activities and Responsibilities
Noon Lunch (not provided)
1 p.m. Afternoon Session
- Module 2: Key Activities and Responsibilites (continued)
- Module 3: Permitting, Compliance and Dealing with the Public
- Module 4: Key Surface-Related Contracts and Agreements
- Bonus Section: How to Deal with Really Difficult Landowners
4 p.m. Adjourn
*Note: Schedule subject to change
ADDITIONAL INFO
Accredited for 6 continuing education credits, including 1 ethics.
AAPL Member $300
Non-Member $425
Accredited Program Student $0
Professional Development Assistance $0
OVERVIEW
This seminar is intended to equip Land Professionals with elementary skills for Working Interest [WI] and Net Revenue Interest [NRI] calculations. Instruction is limited to NRI and WI calculations which may be found in leases, assignments, operating agreements and associated documents.
In addition, AAPL offers a 2-Day Working Interest and Net Revenue Interest Seminar. Day one will consist of Basic instruction and examples. Day two will consist of Advanced instruction and examples. You may choose to take these sessions individually or together but It is strongly recommended that you take the Basic Workshop prior to taking the Advanced Workshop.
DATE AND LOCATION
SEP 16, 2021: Pittsburgh, PA
DEC 2-3, 2021: San Antonio, TX (Basic and Advanced)
SCHEDULE
DAY 1 (Basic Option):
8 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Instruction & Examples
11:30 a.m. Lunch (provided)
Noon Instruction & Examples (continued)
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
DAY 2 (Advanced Option):
8 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Instruction & Examples
11:30 a.m. Lunch (provided)
Noon Instruction & Examples (continued)
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
ADDITIONAL INFO
Accredited for 6 continuing education credits, per day.
Basic Advanced Both
AAPL Member $300 $300 $450
Non-Member $425 $425 $575
Accredited Program Studen $0 $0 $0
Professional Development Assistance $0 $0 $0