Bridge CIP Specialty Certification

CERTIFICATION

Bridge Coatings Inspection Specialty

The Coatings Inspector Program (CIP) Bridge Specialty is designed for inspectors seeking advanced, specialized training in bridge-coating inspection. This specialty builds on your existing Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1), Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2), or Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 3) certification.

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Bridge Coatings Inspection Specialty
Delivery

In-Person

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

Earning this specialty demonstrates to employers and project owners that you’re qualified to inspect surface preparation, coating application, and quality-control practices specific to bridge structures. With this credential, you can verify coatings work on bridge steel, concrete, and other substrates in accordance with AMPP standards.

Registration, payment, and exam scheduling are completed through your My Certification Portal.

Who it's for

  • Bridge Coatings Inspector
  • Coatings Technician – Bridges
  • Structural Coatings Inspector
  • Maintenance / Asset Inspector – Bridges
  • Civil / Structural Engineers
  • Quality Control / QC Technician – Bridges

Steps to certification

  1. Enroll and complete course requirements

    Highly recommended completion of the CIP Bridge eCourse

    Successful completion of the Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or an equivalent training

  2. Meet certification requirements

    Current Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1), Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2), or Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 3) certification

  3. Take required exams

    CIP Bridge Exam

    Note: This exam is available on Computer Based Testing (CBT) at Pearson. AMPP offers exam preparation guides to help you prepare for your written exam. Please visit My Certification Portal to purchase and schedule your exam.

Looking to renew your certification?

Visit My Certification Portal to log and manage your work experience and Professional Development Hours (PDH's) needed. Your work experience and PDH's will be submitted as part of your renewal application but you can input PDH's at any time.

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Guides and resources

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