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Local Content Masterclass

The Local Content Masterclass brings together participants from the private and public sector, helping them balance the commercial realities of volatile global demand and sustained cost pressures with the current political momentum for increased local content. DAI draws on more than 2,000 long-term projects and development assignments completed across 150 countries to advance participants’ skills. Download our latest insight paper on local content and business growth.

The next Masterclass will be held on November 18–20, 2025, in Houston, Texas

At the end of the course, participants receive a certificate confirming that they have completed this training provided by a British Accreditation Council-accredited short-course provider.

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Download the Masterclass brochure for more details on the course content.

Participants are trained to:

  • Drive local sustainable development when sourcing or making new investments

  • Navigate and adhere to local content regulatory and legal frameworks

  • Deliver tangible local benefits while balancing investment goals and social value

  • Learn practical solutions that have been tried and tested in the field

  • Reposition local content as a core element in sourcing goods and services competitively using new procurement, contract tendering, and evaluation techniques

  • Design and implement programs to address gaps in the local supply chain, from enterprises to individual workers

Course Modules

What’s Included

The course fee covers the three days of expert training, training materials such as a participant course pack, light refreshments and drinks throughout the course, and a certificate confirming the participant has completed this training provided by a British Accreditation Council-accredited short-course provider.

DAI’s globally recognized Local Content Masterclass has been operating for more than 10 years and has trained more than 500 practitioners worldwide.

"Certainly the prime Local Content course in the market. Highly recommended".
Local Content Manager, International Oil Field Services Company

“The course was beyond my expectations. I thought I was coming for validation, but actually learnt many new insights.”
Head of Strategy and Policy Development, Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board

"Very dynamic and interactive. Well balanced between theory and real-life examples.”
Local Content and Technology Manager, Shell Brazil Petroleo Ltd

Payment and Cancellation Terms

Payment in full is required at the time of booking. Registration will only be confirmed upon full payment. It is the responsibility of registered participant(s) to pay any additional local taxes that may be applicable (tax withholding, VAT, etc).

To cancel or amend a registration, please write to DAI via email at training@dai.com. Charges for cancellations are calculated as follows and are based on the total value of the booking: Cancellations received at least eight (8) weeks prior to the course start date are eligible for a full refund. For cancellations received between eight (8) weeks and four (4) weeks prior to the course start date, a refund will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. For cancellations received between four (4) weeks and two (2) weeks prior to the course start date, a refund will be subject to a 75% cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than fourteen (14) days before course start date are not eligible for a refund. If the program is cancelled at any time by DAI, participants will be advised as soon as possible and will be eligible for a transfer to the next program or a full refund at DAI’s discretion.

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