Corrosion Technologist Certification

Corrosion Technologist

Corrosion Technologist Certification

This certification is for experienced corrosion personnel possessing advanced comprehension, knowledge, and experience of the theory of corrosion and corrosion prevention. Successful applicants are experienced corrosion professionals with areas of understanding that include cathodic protection, coatings, material selection and design, internal corrosion, and chemical treatment.

This individual can perform responsible work under the direction of Specialist level personnel but require supervision.

Who should pursue and apply?

Experienced individuals with knowledge of corrosion theory and corrosion prevention. Candidates should have a firm understanding of:

  • General Corrosion and Metallurgy
  • Coatings and Cathodic Protection
  • Internal Corrosion
  • Safety, Design, and Maintenance

Application procedure

An application should be submitted prior to taking the exam to allow time for AMPP to verify work experience requirements.

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How to achieve the Corrosion Technologist certification

Primary certification path

  1. Work experience and education requirements

    4 years of verifiable corrosion-related work experience

  2. Course and application requirements

    Approved Corrosion Technologist Application

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

  3. Core exam requirements

    Certification Exam – Corrosion Technologist Exam

Certification candidates have four (4) years to complete all requirements, including a successful completion of the exam, and an approved application with the required work experience and education requirements.

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  1. Work experience and education requirements

    4 years of verifiable corrosion-related work experience

  2. Application requirements

    Approved Corrosion Technologist Application

  3. Core course, certification, and exam requirements

    Corrosion Technician Certification
    - OR -
    Corrosion Foundations Micro-Credential

    - AND the following:
    One Certification from Menu A below
    One Course from Menu B below

Menu A:

  • CP Tester Certification
  • CP Technician Certification
  • CP Technologist Certification
  • CP Specialist Certification

Menu B:

  • CIP Level 1 Course

Certification candidates have four (4) years to complete all requirements, including a successful completion of the exam, and an approved application with the required work experience and education requirements.

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Renewal requirements

An approved recertification application is required every 3 years. The work experience requirement for renewals for all certifications is one and half (1.5) years for the most recent three (3) year period. Additionally, some certifications have other requirements related to responsibility in charge.

As you prepare for renewal, please 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. See the certification renewal guide for PDH's requirements, our sample training PDH guide, and our PDH how-to videos.

Certification holders are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee for renewal.

NOTE: AMPP reserves the right to return any incomplete applications or those that do not meet the requirements. All application fees are non-refundable. To avoid processing delays or forfeiture of fees, please ensure that the application is complete, meets all the requirements and payment has been received.