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March Madness
This Week: Prague
Next Stop: Banff
GetEnergy in Dubai
Two Courses Make Their North American Debut
Brand New Course in Singapore This July
Congratulations to Our February Winner!
Spotlight Series
Singapore Opens With a Bang!
Take Your Pick
Upcoming Courses
We Want to Hear from You

This month brings about March Madness in America, when college basketball teams vie for the national title. The level of excitement is not unlike when major football games take place in South America, Europe, Africa or Asia.

Here at The Oxford Princeton Programme, we're experiencing a March Madness of our own with no fewer than 25 instructor-led courses taking place worldwide. We have Petrochemical and Natural Gas courses in Oxford; Oil Trading seminars in Cape Town; Futures, Options and other advanced hedging and risk management classes in Calgary, Houston, Los Angeles, Singapore, and London. If you're in search of some "just in time" training, look no further! Click here.

We shall also be present at major conferences in Prague, Banff and Dubai.

Yes, we're thinking globally and acting locally. But it's also neat to claim that everyday, someone, somewhere, is harnessing the energy of training with us, unleashing their potential, and making their mark in the marketplace.

Best regards,

Jobert Abueva
Global Marketing Manager
jabueva@oxfordprinceton.com

Fundamentals of Energy Futures
27 March 2007
Singapore

24 April 2007
Washington, DC

This highly interactive workshop is a great introduction to exchange traded futures contracts. Delegates will earn an in-depth knowledge of energy futures contracts and markets. This introductory, one-day course includes a trading simulation as well as a comprehensive review at its conclusion. Delegates are awarded 8 CPE credits for this course.

Options I - Fundamentals of Energy Options
28 March 2007
Singapore

25 April 2007
Washington, DC

Options are made easy in this day-long workshop. It covers everything from premium valuation to advanced trading strategies on exchange traded options. Delegates gain valuable insights through our unique etrading simulation and comprehensive review at the end of the day. Delegates are awarded 8 CPE credits for this course.

Value-at-Risk: The Basics and Beyond
29 March 2007
Singapore

Value-at-Risk is the new benchmark for measuring and controlling market risk. Premier trading and marketing companies around the world use Value-at-Risk to maximize profit opportunities and minimize costly positioning mistakes. This one day programme teaches the important aspects of this risk management tool. Delegates are awarded 8 CPE credits for this course.

Energy Risk Management
26-27 April 2007
Washington, DC

Limitation of price risk exposure is a difficult concept. Imagine if one is able to maximize hedging efficiencies and limit price risk. In this two-day workshop, delegates create a portfolio of industry techniques and apply them to four unique case studies developed by leading risk managers. This programme covers various energy commodities, including oil and gas and also provides an in-depth understanding of hedging. Delegates are awarded 16 CPE Credits.

Front to Back Office: Trading Controls and Best Practices
2 April 2007
Miami, FL

International and domestic commodity professionals can advance their knowledge and skill set with this one-day workshop that covers proven controls used in commodity trading activities. Delegates immediately apply these trading techniques through hands-on case studies. Recent trading ?failures? are also analyzed. Delegates are awarded 8 CPE Credits.

Options II - Options Pricing and Applications
3 April 2007
Miami, FL

Options are an integral part of energy hedging and speculating. Once you've mastered the basics through our Options I - Fundamentals of Energy Options course, delegates are encouraged to take the next level in this series. Learn how to take advantage of fast-changing markets and get the most out of your option positions! Delegates are awarded 8 CPE Credits.

Options III - Option Strategies
4 April 2007
Miami, FL

As one of the most powerful tools available to hedgers, options are also the most difficult to master. Understand these fascinating instruments at an advanced level with this daylong course. Delegates learn complex combinations of calls and puts in order to hedge specific risks and take advantage of market expectations. Delegates are awarded 8 CPE Credits.

The Oxford Princeton Programme will be exhibiting at Transmission & Distribution Europe 2007 on 6-8 March in Prague, Czech Republic.

We look forward to meeting delegates at this important gathering of European TSO and DSO market professionals to be held at The Diplomat Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic. Mr. William Baker, Principal Sales Executive, will be on hand to answer queries and take participants through our various training options.

For more information on Transmission & Distribution Europe 2007, click here .

Join us at the 13th Annual IPPSA (Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta) to be held March 11-13, 2007, at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Ms. Jane Goddard and Ms. Elizabeth Esten will be present at Booth #8 to familiarize attendees with the multidimensional training options available including a schedule of instructor-led courses coming to Calgary. Sign-up for our raffle giveaways.

For more information on the conference and trade show, click here.

We will be exhibiting at GetEnergy, the global oil & gas education and training event, in Dubai on 26-28 March. Clara Lippert, President and CEO, and Jobert Abueva, Global Marketing Manager, will be in attendance at Booth #54. Stop by to discuss your training options and enter to win an IPod shuffle!

For more information on all upcoming global events, please click here.

LPG Trading and Pricing - Shipping, Contracts and Price Risk Management on 25-27 April 2007 in Houston, TX.

This course enables an LPG business professional to upgrade his/her comprehension and fluency. Presented in conjunction with Richardson Lawrie Associates, an international firm of maritime economists and business consultants, this three-day workshop covers a wide scope, including the effects of new supply sources, pricing structures on international trade, emerging downstream markets, and the uses of LPG.

For more information and to register, please click here.

International Oil Trading - A Practical Approach to the Legal Issues for Successful Management of Claims and Disputes on 30 May - 1 June 2007 in New York, NY.

Problems often arise with international shipping and trading contracts and handling these disputes can be laborious. With this hands-on course, delegates work through an analysis of current and precedent practices. Using case studies and exercises, the LNG professional will learn to draft, interpret, and operate oil trading contracts in order to minimize the risk of disputes.

For more information and to register, please click here .

The Oxford Princeton Programme is pleased to introduce Derivatives Pricing, Hedging and Risk Management, an Intermediate/Advanced Course to Debut in Singapore come July 2007.

Derivatives Pricing, Hedging and Risk Management (TPD), a two-day intermediate to advanced course designed to provide delegates with a comprehensive overview of energy derivatives instruments and markets as well current best practices. This course is perfect for front, middle and back office personnel as well as anyone involved in working with energy derivatives whether they be in electricity, gas coal or oil.

Dr. Carlos Blanco, Ph.D., is the course director. Dr. Blanco is a recognized thought-leader in the field and he has had extensive trading, risk management, and teaching experience. His use of clear simple language and real-world practical examples throughout ensures delegates come away with tools and theories they can apply immediately into their daily operations.

Derivatives Pricing, Hedging and Risk Management debuts on 18-19 July 2007 in Singapore.

For a complete course summary and to register, click here.

Mention the code NL0307 when registering 60 calendar days or more prior to the course date and receive 10% off the course fee. After the 60 days, mention the code and you'll receive 5% off the course fee (cannot be combined with any other discount from The Oxford Princeton Programme).

Thanks to all who participated in February's Relax for Rewards!

The answers were:
1. PETROCHEMICALS
2. ELECTRICITY
3. PETROLEUM
4. TRADING
5. REFINING

Our Mystery Word was CRUDE

And the Winner Is.....L.C., from PetrochemCarless, who will receive a free web-based training voucher to experience our cutting-edge online courses. Congratulations!

For more information on our web-based services, please click here.

Our next challenge arrives in April!

Our Spotlight Series is an opportunity to hear firsthand from our global team. This month we feature Business Development Manager, Steve Moralee, based in our Oxford office.

Steve Moralee
Business Development Manager
smoralee@oxfordprinceton.com
+ 44 1865 254

Steve Moralee joined The Oxford Princeton Programme in November 2006, after serving as Brand Manager for The Midcounties Co-operative where he marketed several business categories including food, travel, motors and pharmacy. In his short time with us, Steve has already made a marked difference in reaching out to clients, both emerging and established.

What is the role of the Business Development Manager?

In my eyes, the primary role of the Business Development Manager is to listen! Listen to our clients, understand their needs and look at innovative ways to cater for such needs. My initial focus has been on lead generation, connecting with both past and brand new accounts, and identifying potential avenues for strengthening the curriculum.

What do you find most challenging about your position?

Learning about our extensive range of training options. Whether it is our diverse menu of instructor-led courses, our upgraded web based training or our ability to tailor programmes to meet the specific needs of our clients. It has been paramount for me to understand what we have available in our 'Tool Box' to ensure that when I am speaking with clients I am able to offer professional first class service.

Going forward, the challenge for me will undoubtedly be supporting the team and meeting the needs of a dynamic energy industry.

What do you find most rewarding about your position?

For me, it's simple: the delegates. I am privileged to meet a number of delegates who attend both our Oxford and London courses. The face to face interaction makes me realise what it means to each of them to attend one of our courses. The rapport that you build, the insight that you have into their lives and world and them, yours, is invaluable. It is most rewarding when you hear the simple words 'thank you'. It is at this point I realise that our training courses make a difference to individuals in optimising their own potential, and in turn, that of their respective businesses.

What goals have you set for 2007, both personally and for your team?

To continue to build relationships with our clients by listening, learning and understanding their needs. Also to explore potential avenues within the 'green energy' sector; what do our clients need and what support and expertise can we provide them with?

Our launch party celebrating the establishment of The Oxford Princeton Programme Singapore Private Ltd as its Asia Pacific regional hub was a huge success. We would like to thank our many friends, acquaintances and clients in the energy, commodities and derivatives sectors that joined us last February 8th at the Equinox Swissotel. We are pleased to have a permanent presence in Singapore and appreciate your ongoing support. Thank you!

It seems like yesterday that we published our inaugural edition of The Oxford Princeton Pipeline, and here we are in March with the promise of warmer weather wherever winter continues to show its force.

Our Singapore office has opened, we are booking venues for courses in Australia, and I just received word that I need to make my way up to Banff, AB. Our vision for a more global year is well underway.

I would like to hear from all of you. How are we doing? What would you like to see in The Pipeline? So send an email, some snail mail, or give us a ring!

Liz Esten
Editor
lesten@oxfordprinceton.com

Energy and persistence conquer all things.

-Benjamin Franklin

A new business is born. Lesley Rigg, Sales Manager, Europe, Middle-East, Africa & South America, made her way from our Oxford office for the special event. For a complete photo album of the night's highlights, click here.

Crystal Yeo, Regional Sales Executive, Asia Pacific, speaks to delegates and members of the Singapore press at the launch gala. For a complete photo album of the night's highlights, click here.

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