Continuous learning isn’t optional in today’s rapidly evolving energy and geoscience landscape—it’s essential.
SEG’s Professional Development programs give geoscientists at every career stage the tools, training, and global expertise needed to stay competitive and make an impact.
Become a Member to access exclusive training benefits, free lecture recordings, discounts, and a worldwide learning community.
Why Learn with SEG?
SEG is the world’s leading provider of applied geophysics training. Our programs offer:
✔ Recognized Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
Earn accredited Continuing Education Units through courses aligned with the ANSI/IACET Standard—recognized globally by employers, universities, and government entities.
✔ Learning Designed for Real-World Impact
From technical fundamentals to advanced workflows, our training helps you strengthen practical expertise you can apply immediately to exploration, exploration settings/basins, deep water, unconventional plays, CCUS, geothermal, mining, and near-surface challenges. Machine learning and seismic interpretation are important focuses for SEG courses.
✔ Access to the World’s Leading Geoscientists
Learn directly from SEG’s Honorary Lecturers, DISC instructors, and industry innovators shaping the future of the field.
SEG On Demand
Learn anytime, anywhere––from the best in the industry.
SEG On Demand provides high-quality professional courses curated by the SEG Continuing Education Committee.
You’ll get:
- Interactive courses available 24/7
- Recordings from internationally recognized experts
- Practical learning experiences
Whether you’re refreshing core knowledge or mastering cutting-edge techniques, SEG on Demand fits your schedule.
Lectures
Learn from leaders shaping the science of applied geophysics.
SEG’s lecture programs bring world-class instruction to professionals and students across every region of the globe.
Distinguished Instructor Short Course (DISC)
A full-day, eight-hour masterclass taught by a world-renowned expert on a topic of global significance. Presented worldwide in person—and recorded for members to access on demand.
Honorary Lectures (HL)
Delivered regionally across the world, HLs strengthen SEG’s mission by expanding access to high-quality geoscience education.
Featuring six lectures per region with two lecturers on tour per year.
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
- North America
- Pacific South
- South & East Asia
Support global knowledge sharing: Donate to the Honorary Lectures program.
Courses
Earn CEUs to build expertise and stay competitive.
SEG offers in-person, virtual, and conference-based short courses led by top instructors from across the energy and geoscience sectors.
SEG is an IACET Accredited Provider. SEG provides continuing education units (CEUs) that meet the rigorous ANSI/IACET standard—giving you credentials recognized worldwide.
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Learn from experts in applied geophysics.
SEG Training Courses are taught by industry-leading experts:
- Presenters from SEG Annual Meetings
- Former Distinguished & Honorary Lecturers
- DISC instructors
- Subject-matter experts leading innovation in their fields
Become an Instructor
Share your geoscience expertise.
Join SEG’s global community of instructors and help advance education in applied geophysics.
Teach a course to:
- Grow your professional reputation
- Reach learners worldwide
- Support the development of future geoscientists
