Course Components
Virtual Classroom
Part I of the course is provided online over a two-day period in a virtual classroom with a live instructor. In these first two days, you will learn the theory of coatings which includes:
- An introduction to coating fundamentals
- Coating types and curing mechanisms
- Specifications and standards
- And the role of the inspector
Students will receive the same manual, reference material, and coursework such as exercises, quizzes, and activities as in our traditional in-person classroom courses.
Practical Classroom
You will perform the in-person, real-world labs with your instructor face-to-face in an actual coatings lab. These are being offered at coatings facilities around the world.
CIP Blended Frequently Asked Questions
Course Completion
Successful completion of the course is required to earn a certificate of course completion. Requirements are specific to each course and may include a combination of attendance, daily assessments, activities, quizzes, or knowledge checks.
End of course exam
A practical exam is administered at the end of the Coating Inspector Blended Course -Level 1 - Practical Classroom course. You will need to register separately for this course after completing the virtual classroom course. Successful completion of the exam is required to earn a certificate of completion.
Certification requirements
Once you have completed both the virtual and practical sessions of the CIP Level 1 blended course, visit ampp.org/cip-1/cert to see the steps to complete your certification.