Division Order Courses / Certificate Program
The six-month fully online Division Order Certificate Program is designed for division order analysts and other oil and gas professionals, including, division order technicians, landmen, attorneys, engineers, managers, lease analysts and those seeking a deeper understanding of the division order function in land.
Designed at the request of oil and gas managers seeking to bridge the gap between more seasoned professionals and those new to the industry, the program is the first of its kind in the U.S. Participants will gain a comprehensive and hands-on understanding of division order practices including calculations, revenue distribution, land titles, leases, oil and gas law and contracts.
The curriculum provides specialized, practical training for division order analysts charged with calculating and distributing revenue for oil and gas producing wells. The courses are designed to enhance effectiveness and career prospects.
Format
The Division Order Certificate Program includes six fully online course courses offered self-paced, on your schedule. Participants can take individual courses or complete all six to attain the certificate.
Each course is approximately 12 hours in length and includes video, lectures, documentaries, calculation tutorials, class projects, assignments and a virtual field trip. courses are offered one month at a time. The open date of each course is listed below. Each course needs to be completed within 30 days. The Certificate Program takes six months to finish. After successfully completing all courses in the program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion by PETEX, as evidence that you have learned valuable skills relevant to the industry.
PETEX offers two additional related programs: Professional Land Management Certificate Program and Lease Certificate Program.
Fall 2025 Schedule
Registration for each course CLOSES at 11:59 p.m. on the dates listed below.
Course 1: Introduction to Division Order Practices – October 7, 2025
Course 2: Title Opinions, Curative and Ownership Changes - November 4, 2025
Course 3: Oil and Gas Lease Provisions and Amendments - December 2, 2025
Course 4: Division Order Calculations in Producing Wells - January 6, 2026
Course 5: Oil and Gas Law - February 3, 2026
Course 6: Oil and Gas Contracts - March 3, 2026
Cost and CEUs
Cost per course ($599). Total cost for six courses ($3,594).
CEU per course (1.2). Total CEUs for certificate (7.2).
A credit card must be used at the time of payment. Please contact epd@engr.utexas.edu for additional payment methods.
Instructor
Alyce Hoge is a highly experienced attorney, landman, Certified Division Order Analyst and Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst. With decades of expertise in the oil and gas industry, she brings a dynamic and engaging teaching style to her courses. As a frequent presenter at the National Association of Division Order Analysts (NADOA) conference, Alyce stands out for her comprehensive background—having worked across all facets of land management, including as an attorney, landman, lease and title analyst and division order analyst. This hands-on experience sets her apart from other instructors and enhances the real-world applicability of her teachings. See Alyce’s bio.
Who Should Attend
Professionals in the oil and gas industry, including landmen, division order analysts and those new to the industry seeking foundational knowledge or industry professionals seeking to gain a better understanding of the division order function and calculations.
Upon completion, students will have practical, real-world knowledge of division order analysis, enabling them to apply these skills immediately in their workplace.
Key Learning Objectives of Course Series/Certificate Program
- Understand the Role of Division Order Analysts
Learn the core duties and responsibilities of Division Order Analysts, with a focus on calculating and managing ownership interests, ensuring accurate revenue distribution for mineral owners and oil and gas companies. - Master Land Ownership and Property Description Calculations
Gain the ability to plot acreage using the section, township, and range system and calculate acreage in various property descriptions to determine land ownership interests. - Analyze and Calculate Oil & Gas Leasehold Interests
Learn to interpret and calculate leasehold interests such as bonus payments, rental payments, and various ownership interests, including net revenue interests, working interests, and overriding royalty interests. - Comprehend Pooling and Unitization Calculations
Understand how pooling provisions impact royalty distribution and apply formulas to calculate royalties when properties from multiple royalty owners are included in a pooled unit. - Apply Excel to Real-World Scenarios in Division Order Analysis
Learn how to use Excel to set up and manage well ownership data, calculate working interest and royalty interest ownership, and incorporate overriding royalty.
Expected Outcomes
Develop Expertise in Ownership and Interest Calculations
Gain the skills to accurately calculate and manage various types of ownership interests (working interests, net revenue interests, overriding royalty interests) and leasehold interests, ensuring precise revenue distribution.
Master Land and Property Description Calculations
Learn how to plot acreage and calculate property descriptions using the section, township, and range system, which is essential for determining land ownership and managing well data.
Gain Practical Knowledge of Pooling and Unitization
Understand the impact of pooling provisions and learn how to apply formulas to calculate royalties when multiple properties are pooled, preparing you to handle complex scenarios in the industry.
Enhance Career Skills with Real-World Applications in Excel
Learn how to use Excel for managing well ownership data, calculating working and royalty interests, and organizing data based on title opinions—critical skills for real-world land management tasks.
Increase Marketability and Career Opportunities
By completing this course, you'll gain an industry-recognized certificate, practical knowledge, and the ability to perform high-level division order analysis, enhancing your professional credentials and making you a valuable asset to employers in the oil and gas industry.
Gain practical skills in division order analysis.
Enhance your professional credentials with a recognized certificate.
Flexible online format accommodates working professionals.
Past Participants Comments
A Game-Changer for Division Order Analysts
"The Division Order Certificate Program gave me the skills I needed to confidently calculate and manage ownership interests. Learning to apply complex concepts like pooling and unitization has been invaluable in my role. Alyce Hoge’s teaching style is clear and engaging—she makes even the most challenging topics easy to understand. Her deep expertise and hands-on approach helped me immediately apply what I learned in real-world scenarios. I now feel much more confident in my ability to manage and analyze division orders effectively."
– P. Koch, Division Order Analyst
Hands-On Skills for Real-World Challenges
"This course is an essential resource for anyone working in division order analysis. I gained a strong understanding of how to use Excel for calculating working and royalty interests, and the knowledge of how to interpret title opinions has been a game-changer in my role. The course goes beyond theory—it provides practical tools that can be applied immediately. Alyce’s ability to communicate complex legal and technical concepts in a clear, digestible way made this course both informative and enjoyable."
– H. Daniel, Division Order Analyst
Comprehensive and Practical
"I’ve taken several land management courses, but this one stands out. The Division Order Certificate Program covered everything from calculating mineral and working interests to understanding the intricacies of pooling provisions. Alyce Hoge’s expertise is evident, and her ability to break down complicated topics into manageable lessons makes learning enjoyable. This course gave me the confidence to tackle division order challenges that I previously found daunting. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to advance their career in the oil and gas industry."
– Kyle B., Division Order Analyst
Invaluable Knowledge and Practical Experience
"This course provided me with a comprehensive understanding of division order workflows. I now feel confident in calculating interest shares, applying pooling provisions, and managing suspended funds. Alyce Hoge is an excellent instructor—she explains complex topics in a way that is accessible and easy to understand. Her real-world experience in land management is reflected in her teaching, which made the material both practical and directly applicable to my job."
– Sara T., Title Analyst
Highly Recommended for Professionals in the Industry
"The Division Order Certificate Program is an excellent resource for anyone working in the oil and gas industry. The course covered everything from basic well terminology to advanced leasehold interest calculations. Alyce Hoge’s ability to communicate clearly and engage her students with real-world examples made the course both informative and practical. I now have a deeper understanding of division order analysis and feel much more prepared for my role."
– David R., Division Order Analyst
