With the needs of employers and trade unions at our heart, we comprise two business arms:

OPITO - The Oil & Gas Academy delivers initiatives and activities which ensure a competent and safe workforce supply for industry in the UK both now and in the future.

OPITO International delivers standards to improve workforce safety and competency in worldwide oil and gas regions.

'One World, One Industry, One Standard'

We believe that independent, common global standards set by industry and managed by OPITO improves the skills and safety of the oil and gas workforce.

To achieve our vision, OPITO is committed to continually extending its global business network so it can effectively support governments and industry in developing a safe and skilled workforce for now and the future.

Building on our foundations in the North Sea where we are recognised as the centre for excellence in standards, skills development and innovative learning. Our new structure will enable us to provide a greater focus on all aspects of our business to ensure we effectively serve the needs of our stakeholders in the UK through the Academy and globally through OPITO International.