Cathodic Protection Programs

Cathodic protection programs

Cathodic protection (CP) systems are used across a wide array of industries and assets such as fixed offshore structures, oil and gas pipelines and storage tanks, ships, and more.

Cathodic protection is a critical component of corrosion mitigation. Our Cathodic Protection Program is the only program of its kind and an industry-standard that provides students with the theoretical and practical fundamentals for testing, evaluating, and designing both galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection systems.

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The CP Certification Program

Our CP program is geared towards providing the knowledge needed for certification including testing, evaluating, and designing of galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection systems.

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Gain technical knowledge

We know that case studies and up-to-date articles are key to your CP career. Check out our articles on materialsperformance.com.

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Access CP standards

Standards are the foundation for gaining expertise in cathodic protection. Download the latest versions, and better understand crucial concepts.

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Understand what your cathodic protection systems are telling you

Getting started with cathodic protection

Our programs are recognized world-wide for providing knowledge needed for certification and on-the-job experience. Skills learned during instruction lay the foundation for successful cathodic protection work in the field, which protects companies, public assets, and the environment. Any of the following are great courses to start your career in CP.

CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester Certification

Coatings in Conjunction with Cathodic Protection Course

Basic Corrosion Course

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Cathodic protection courses and certifications

Cathodic Protection Certification Program (CP1, CP2, CP3, and CP4)

Our CP courses are geared towards providing the knowledge needed for certification including testing, evaluating, and designing of galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection systems.

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Cathodic Protection Fundamentals: Math & Electricity eCourse

This 2-hour short course includes audio narration with transcripts and on-demand viewing and bookmarking capabilities that enable you to complete the course as your schedule allows.

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Coatings in Conjunction with Cathodic Protection Course

This course focuses on the control of metallic corrosion by protective coatings and cathodic protection, with coatings as the primary method of control supplemented by cathodic protection.

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Cathodic Protection Interference Course

The Cathodic Protection Interference course focuses on AC, DC, and telluric interference.

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