Land Training

⏰ Last Chance to Enroll! Registration closes Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 11:59 PM for our Module 5 courses.

Through the Petroleum Extension - PETEX program at The University of Texas at Austin and Land Training, access practical, instructor-led certificate programs. This month's courses cover:

📚 Professional Land Management (PLM) - Legally Enforceable Oil & Gas Contracts
📚 Division Order - Oil & Gas Law
📚 Lease Administration - Oil & Gas Contracts

Whether you're just entering the industry or looking to deepen your expertise, these courses provide practical knowledge taught by Alyce Hoge, a lawyer and landman.

And that headline: it's true. Alyce makes learning fun and brings along her trademark Cajun humor and stories.

👉 Register today: https://landtraining.net/

If you want to truly understand land work, it starts with one thing: title.

Module 2 courses focus on the real mechanics behind ownership—how it’s built, analyzed, and transferred.

We’ll cover:
✔️ Running title & interpreting conveyance instruments (PLM course)
✔️ Land titles, title examination & title opinions (DO course)
✔️ Land titles & changes of ownership (Lease)

These are the skills that turn knowledge into real capability. Join our classes with Petroleum Extension (PETEX) at The University of Texas at Austin or Land Training.

📅 Module 2 classes start May 5

🔗 Learn More & Register: https://landtraining.net/

So, I did a thing 👀

I created an online practice quiz based on the AAPL Study Guide! One of my goals this year was to build more interactive content for land professionals—and this is just the beginning.

Want to test your knowledge and see how you stack up? I’ve shared all the details (plus the quiz link) in my latest blog post.

Check it out below and let me know how you do—I hope you enjoy it!
https://landtraining.net/introducing-the-rpl-exam-practice-quiz/

⏰ Final call.

Registration for Module 1 closes tomorrow - Tuesday, April 7th.

If you’ve been considering it, this is the moment to make the decision. The difference between staying where you are and moving forward often comes down to taking action at the right time.

Last spots available with Land Training and Petroleum Extension - PETEX → https://landtraining.net/

If you’ve ever felt like you’re figuring land work out as you go… you’re not alone.

The difference between guessing and knowing is training—and that’s exactly what Module 1 delivers. Alyce Hoge leads introduction courses on Professional Land Management, Division Order, and Lease.

Our next session starts on April 7th, and this is your final window to get in.

Secure your spot with our Petroleum Extension - PETEX -The University of Texas at Austin partnership (and earn 1.2 CEUs per module) or direct → https://landtraining.net/

Seriously, when is the last time you've heard this about a training class: "Alyce is an icon in my book. Smart, informative, and humorous all at once. This experience has been just grand." Reid E.

If you're preparing for the AAPL America's Landmen certification exam — or just want to sharpen your knowledge of real property law — I’ve created a couple of resources that may help.

This month, I’m sharing a study guide along with a practice quiz designed to help land professionals review key concepts and test their understanding of topics commonly covered in the exam.

Whether you’re actively studying for certification or simply looking to strengthen your expertise, I hope these tools add value as you continue building your skills in the land profession.

If you give the quiz a try, I’d love to hear how you did.

https://landtraining.net/free-study-resource-real-property-law-practice-worksheet-answer-key/

Tune In: AAPL’s Landman Now Podcast — Real Talk for Real Land Professionals

Every time a new oil and gas show hits the screen, I start getting questions — “Is this really what landmen do?” If you’ve watched Paramount+’s Landman, you already know it makes for great television… but not exactly a training manual.

What I do love, however, is when that curiosity opens the door to real conversations about what our profession actually requires: judgment, accuracy, ethics, and continuous learning. That’s why I was excited to see the AAPL America's Landmen (AAPL) launch a podcast series that shines a light on the real work behind the title.

If you enjoy staying sharp, connected, and professionally grounded, this is a resource worth adding to your playlist. Read my latest blog to learn more about the show.

https://landtraining.net/your-next-binge-series-aapls-landman-now-landman-tv-podcasts/

This month’s Student Spotlight feels especially meaningful.

As part of the Petroleum Extension - PETEX at The University of Texas at Austin Professional Land Management Certificate Program, students are challenged to connect classroom learning with real-world experience. Recent graduate and landman Daniel Parker did just that by sitting down with Peter Scott—a Denver-based landman with more than 40 years of experience and owner of Land Rights Services.

In this conversation, Peter shares hard-earned wisdom on integrity, communication, stewardship of the land, and the responsibility landmen carry as the industry’s front line. It’s a powerful reminder—especially this time of year—of the value of mentorship and passing knowledge from one generation to the next.

🎄 Watch the interview below and enjoy this gift of insight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3El9ECybWg&t=349s

Interview with Landman Peter Scott Interview with Peter Scott by UT Student Daniel Parker - Professional Land Management Certificate Program Graduate

⏰ LAST CHANCE...
Registration for our December Module 3 land certificate courses with Petroleum Extension - PETEX at The University of Texas at Austin is OPEN!

Registration is open until midnight on December 2nd. Click below to register and learn more: www.landtraining.net

▪️ Our PLM course focuses on "Negotiating the Oil and Gas Lease and Lease Calculations"
▪️ Our Division Order and Lease courses focus on "Land & Leasing"

Virtual | Self-Paced | Earn 1.2 CEUs per module | UT-branded certificate and digital badge upon completion of full course

All courses taught by Alyce Hoge, noted attorney, landman, and industry expert with 35 years of experience.

New Student Spotlight on the Blog!

This month, we’re highlighting a unique hands-on learning experience that proves just how essential courthouse research is for every land professional.

Intro to Land Management Practices students Travis Lawson and Frank Montgomery took their field assignment to the next level with a joint visit to the Garden City courthouse in Glasscock County—uncovering how property records are organized and the stories those documents preserve.

Their curiosity and teamwork embody what it means to be a landman: connecting people, property, and purpose through solid research and integrity.

🌟 Read their full experience in this month’s Student Spotlight — now live on the blog! https://landtraining.net/student-spotlight-a-courthouse-field-trip-with-a-twist/