OVERVIEW OF NACE INSTITUTE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS All certifications are administered and managed by the NACE International Institute 36,250+ NACE certified corrosion professionals 33 different corrosion courses and training programs 23+ certifications specified worldwide
NACE INSTITUTE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS Corrosion Technician Corrosion Technologist Senior Corrosion Technologist Corrosion Specialist Protective Coating Technologist Protective Coating Specialist CIP Level 1 CIP Level 2 CIP Level 3 Peer Review CP Tester CP Technician CP Technologist CP Specialist CP Technician Maritime Internal Corrosion Technologist Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist PCIM Technician PCIM Technologist Chemical Treatment Specialist Internal Corrosion Specialist Material Selection / Design Specialist S CAT Technician OCAT Technician Protective Coating Technologist S CAT Technician CIP Endorsements (Stamps): CIP Bridge Endorsement CIP Nuclear Endorsement CIP Maritime Endorsement
CATHODIC PROTECTION PROGRAM CP training can be progressive but it is not required to take the courses in succession CP 1 Tester This is the only course in this program that directly results in certification CP 2 Technician CP 2 Marine CP 3 Technologist CP 4 Specialist
CATHODIC PROTECTION PROGRAM CP 1 Tester 6 day course Introduction to theoretical knowledge and practical fundamentals for testing both galvanic and impression current CP systems Course topics include: Basic Electricity, Chemistry and Corrosion Fundamentals Field Measurements Stray Current Identification Installing CP Components Successful completion of the course results in NACE Cathodic Protection Tester Certification 3,309 active CP Tester certifications world wide* * Certification total as of August 19, 2013
CATHODIC PROTECTION PROGRAM CP 2 Technician 6 day course Provides both theoretical knowledge and practical fundamentals for testing and evaluating data to determine the effectiveness of both galvanic and impressed current CP systems Course topics include intermediate level discussions of: Corrosion theory and CP concepts Types of CP systems AC and DC stray current interference Advanced field measurement techniques Successful completion of the course achieves part of the requirements necessary for NACE Cathodic Protection Technician Certification (additional work experience and references required) 1,451 active CP Technician certifications world wide* * Certification totals as of August 19, 2013
CATHODIC PROTECTION PROGRAM CP 3 Technologist 6 day course Builds on technology presented in CP 2 of theoretical knowledge and practical application of CP Course topics include discussions of: Interpretation of CP data Troubleshooting and mitigation of problems Galvanic and impressed current systems Design calculation Successful completion of the course achieves part of the requirements necessary for NACE Cathodic Protection Technologist Certification (additional work experience and references required) 303 active CP Technologist certifications world wide* *Certification totals as of August 19, 2013
CATHODIC PROTECTION PROGRAM CP 4 Specialist 6 day course Focuses on the principles and procedures for CP design on a variety of structures for both galvanic and impressed current systems Course topics include discussions of: Influencers of design (environmental, structure, construction materials, coatings) Design factors Calculations including attenuation Successful completion of the course achieves part of the requirements necessary for NACE Cathodic Protection Specialist Certification (additional work experience and references required) 467 active CP Specialist certifications world wide* *Certification totals as of August 19, 2013
NACE INSTITUTE CERTIFICATION QUICK FACTS The most recognized and widely accepted corrosion programs in the world Built upon decades of knowledge and expertise from the industry s leading Subject Matter Experts Program curriculums are constantly revised to meet the highest standards
NACE INSTITUTE CREDENTIALS = CREDIBILITY As corrosion control training programs grow globally: Personnel qualifications are reaching the highest level of standardization ever, a necessity in a global economy U.S. businesses conducting business worldwide rely on NACE Institute certifications as a metric for increased standardization of personnel performance The value of a certification held by someone in the U.S. increases as new international standards related to that certification unfold
CERTIFICATION AND RENEWAL Why is it important to renew your certification every 3 years? Enjoy more job opportunities a current certification keeps you job eligible NACE Institute Certifications are the among the most widely specified worldwide don t miss an opportunity with an out of date certification Inclusion in the NACE Institute certification database used by employers the most frequently visited area of the NACE Web site To access your NACE account and recertify online, visit www.naceinstitute.org/recertification