Training in basic rock mechanics is key for understanding subsurface conditions and optimizing drilling and extraction processes. Here are some potential basic training topics in rock mechanics from geoscience, drilling, and data analytics expertise:

Geoscience
Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics: Understanding the basic principles, including stress, strain, and failure mechanisms of rocks.

Rock Properties: Studying the physico-mechanical properties of different types of rocks. This includes lab testing for properties like porosity, permeability, and compressive strength.

Rock Mass Characterization: Learning about various rock mass classification systems and their applications. This helps in assessing the stability and behavior of rock masses in different conditions.

Geophysical Methods: Introduction to rock exploration methods, such as seismic, acoustic, and electrical resistivity surveys, which help in identifying subsurface rock formations.

Drilling
Drilling Techniques: Understanding different drilling methods used for extracting resources from rock formations, including rotary drilling, percussion drilling, and down-the-hole drilling.

Drilling Fluids: Learning about the role of drilling fluids in stabilizing the wellbore, cooling the drill bit, and carrying cuttings to the surface. This includes different types of drilling fluids used in various geological conditions.

Wellbore Stability: Studying techniques to maintain wellbore stability while drilling through different rock formations. This includes understanding the causes of wellbore instability and methods to mitigate them.

Completion Design: Basics of designing and implementing completion systems that enhance productivity and ensure the longevity of wells1. This includes techniques like hydraulic fracturing and gravel packing.

Data Analytics
Data Interpretation: Learning basic techniques for interpreting rock mechanics data collected from various sources, such as well logs, core samples, and geophysical surveys.

Predictive Analytics: Introduction to using data analytics for predicting rock behavior and optimizing drilling operations. Simple models can be used to forecast potential issues and plan mitigation strategies.

Real-Time Data Monitoring: Basics of setting up and analyzing real-time monitoring systems for drilling operations3. This involves learning how to use sensors and other tools to gather and analyze data on drilling conditions and performance.

These training programs provide a solid foundation in basic rock mechanics, integrating insights from geoscience, drilling, and data analytics to produce well-rounded professionals in the field