Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management (PCIM) Technologist

CERTIFICATION

Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management (PCIM) Technologist Certification

Advance your pipeline integrity career with the PCIM Technologist Certification — designed for professionals who lead corrosion management, integrity assessments, and remediation strategies across pipeline systems.

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Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management (PCIM) Technologist Certification
Course Delivery

In-Person

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

The PCIM Technologist Certification is intended for experienced pipeline and corrosion professionals who want to move beyond hands-on work into technical leadership and strategic integrity roles. Candidates should have prior pipeline experience and training, including PCIM Technician-level knowledge.

Certification demonstrates advanced expertise in internal corrosion assessment, cathodic protection evaluation, field inspection, risk-based integrity management, and mitigation strategy development.

Who it's for

  • Corrosion Engineer
  • Pipeline Integrity Engineers
  • In-Line Inspector
  • Regulatory / Compliance Specialists
  • Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Technologists

Steps to PCIM Technologist Certification

Three steps to earn your PCIM Technologist credential — check eligibility, submit the application, prepare, and sit for the exam.
1
Check eligibility

Review the requirements for one of five pathways.

2
Submit your application

Submit any required documents and certification application.

3
Prepare and take your exam

Review exam prep guides and sit for the written PCIM Technologist exam at the location you’ve selected.

STEP 1

Check your eligibility

There are five ways to qualify for the PCIM Technologist certification exam. Choose the path that best matches your education, work history, and training.

PATH
A
Education + experience

Best for technicians with a relevant degree.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in physical science or engineering

EXPERIENCE

4 years of verifiable work experience in a pipeline environment

PREREQUISITE

Successful completion of Direct Assessment Course

Successful completion of In-line Inspection Course

Successful completion of Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Course

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

PATH
B
Experience

Best for experienced professionals.

EXPERIENCE

8 years of verifiable work experience in a pipeline environment 

PREREQUISITE

Successful completion of Direct Assessment Course

Successful completion of In-line Inspection Course

Successful completion of Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Course

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

PATH
C
Credential

Best for professionals with a high level credential.

PREREQUISITE

Active Senior Corrosion Technologist Certification

Successful completion of Direct Assessment Course

Successful completion of In-line Inspection Course

Successful completion of Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Course

Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or an equivalent training

PATH
D
Multiple Credentials

Best for those holding multiple credentials.

PREREQUISITE

Active Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist Certification

Active Cathodic Protection Technician (CP 2) Certification

Active Certified Coatings Inspector (previously CIP 2) Certification

Successful completion of Direct Assessment Course

Successful completion of In-line Inspection Course

Successful completion of Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Course

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

PATH
E
PCIM Technician Certification

Best for professionals with a PCIM Technician credential.

PREREQUISITE

Active PCIM Technician Certification

Successful completion of Direct Assessment Course

Successful completion of In-line Inspection Course

Successful completion of Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management Course

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

STEP 2

Submit your application

Log in to your certification portal to submit any needed documentation and your certification application.

Submit Application
STEP 3

Prepare and take your exam

Find information about the certification exam as well as helpful study guides and resources to excel on your certification exam. 

FORMAT

1 Exam | Written (Theory) Exam

LANGUAGE

English

PREP MATERIALS

Written (theory) Exam Preparation Guide

RE-CERTIFICATION

Every 3 years

Looking to renew your certification? Get started here. 

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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Guides and resources

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To help you prepare for your exam, we have a library of Exam Preparation Guides to support your specific exam.

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Certification resources

Remote Online Exam Proctoring and ProctorU Resources

About computer-based testing (CBT)

Ethics for the corrosion professional

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US: 1-800-797-6223
International: +1-281-228-6200

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