As broad generic attributes and the propensity for life – long learning become increasingly expected of graduates, petroleum engineering courses must actively foster a greater range of skills during undergraduate programs. life - long learning skills are based on knowledge and extensive training in and out of the classroom. This paper discusses the importance of life- long learning skills. Three practices followed to acquire the skill is presented. Industrial training introduces the student to real life; it may be in summer vacations or as an integrated part of the engineering program. The capstone or graduation project developes the acquired skills and introduces the student to new ones. International co- operation as the student exchange for study or for training diffuses cultural diversities and builds attitudes of tolerance that are highly need for better international engineering cooperation. Education and learning in the petroleum engineering must be perceived as life – long experiences in order to keep abreast of future in this dynamic profession.