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 WellCAPยฎ 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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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.
IADC - International Association of Drilling Contractors
04/29/2026
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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 ๐ ๐ฃ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฒ, 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.
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Ideal for personnel directly involved in MPD operations, this course provides the practical knowledge and confidence required to manage and support complex drilling activities.
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 3.5โday IADCโaccredited course builds on foundational MPD knowledge and prepares participants to support and execute MPD activities during drilling operations.
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.