Renew My Certification

Renew your certification

Time to renew your certification?

Renewing your hard-earned credential is simple and takes less than 10 minutes. As part of your renewal, the ethics requirement course or equivalent training must be completed as well as requirements to enter Professional Development Hours (PDH) for all certifications.

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  1. Step 1 - Submit application

    Enter PDH’s
    Login to your AMPP Profile and click “My Certification Portal.” Once your certification portal loads, find “Manage your PDH’s” in the sidebar. Add all PDH’s into the system before clicking "Pay."

    Complete Ethics Course Requirement
    Make sure you have successfully completed the Ethics for the Corrosion Professional eCourse or equivalent training. If already completed, this will be reflected in your certification portal.

    Add Work Experience
    Once the Ethics Course requirement and all PDH’s have been entered, your certification portal home page will prompt you to enter your work experience before you click “Renew.”

  2. Step 2 - Pay renewal fee

    Finalize your application by clicking "Pay," where you can securely enter your payment details. Members get a special discount, so make sure you are an active member before finalizing your purchase.

  3. Step 3 - Confirmation

    Your application is typically processed within 2-3 days – Some renewals take longer to process. Be sure to renew before you expire to ensure you retain the benefits of your hard-earned credential.

  1. Step 1 - Download your recertification application

    We have all of the application forms available for you in one place.

  2. Step 2 - Fill out your form

    Fill out the PDF form with all of your information and details for your recertification requirements.

  3. Step 3 - Send your form to AMPP

    Submit your form back to AMPP by email. An AMPP staff member will process your form and reach out to you with a link for secure payment information. If any additional information is required, our dedicated staff will be in touch. Your application is typically processed within 2-3 days – Some renewals take longer to process but your certification stays current during this time to ensure you retain the benefits of your hard-earned credential.

Application and renewal resources

Need an extension on your renewal? We offer a 90-day grace period for all certifications, but if additional time is needed, extensions can be granted. Please send extension requests to CertificationRenewal@ampp.org with the subject line 'Extension Request Needed'.

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New ethics requirement for certification holders

Starting January 1, 2021 all certification holders must show proof of ethics training.

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Certification renewal dependency and professional development

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. For PDH's requirements and information, see our sample training PDH guide, and our PDH how-to videos below.

Did you know?

If you have multiple certifications, renewing one may automatically renew others in your portfolio? To find out which certifications automatically renew, choose the program and your current certification.

Certification dependency tool:
No additional certifications are updated with this renewal.

Renewing your Cathodic Protection Technician Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • PCIM Technician

Renewing your Cathodic Protection Technician - Maritime Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • PCIM Technician

Renewing your Cathodic Protection Technologist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Senior Corrosion Technologist
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • PCIM Technician
  • PCIM Technologist

Renewing your Cathodic Protection Specialist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • CP Technologist
  • Refining Corrosion Technologist
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Senior Corrosion Technologist
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • Internal Corrosion Technologist
  • PCIM Technician
  • PCIM Technologist
  • Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist
No additional certifications are updated with this renewal.

Renewing your CIP Level 1 with Bridge Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)

Renewing your CIP Level 1 with Marine Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)

Renewing your CIP Level 1 with Nuclear Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)

Renewing your CIP Level 2 Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)

Renewing your CIP Level 2 with Bridge Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)
  • CIP Level 1 with Bridge Specialty
  • Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2)

Renewing your CIP Level 2 with Marine Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)
  • CIP Level 1 with Marine Specialty
  • Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2)

Renewing your CIP Level 2 with Nuclear Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)
  • CIP Level 1 with Nuclear Specialty
  • Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2)

Renewing your Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 3) Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)
  • Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2)

Renewing your CIP Level 3 with Bridge Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)
  • CIP Level 1 with Bridge Specialty
  • Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2)
  • CIP Level 2 with Bridge Specialty
  • Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 3)

Renewing your CIP Level 3 with Marine Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)
  • CIP Level 1 with Marine Specialty
  • Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2)
  • CIP Level 2 with Marine Specialty
  • Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 3)

Renewing your CIP Level 3 with Nuclear Certification, will automatically renew:

  • Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1)
  • CIP Level 1 with Nuclear Specialty
  • Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2)
  • CIP Level 2 with Nuclear Specialty
  • Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 3)

Renewing your Refining Corrosion Technologist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • PCIM Technician

Renewing your Corrosion Technician Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester

Renewing your Corrosion Technologist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • Corrosion Technician
  • OCAT Technician
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • PCIM Technician

Renewing your OCAT Technician Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • PCIM Technician

Renewing your Senior Corrosion Technologist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • CP Technologist
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • PCIM Technician
  • PCIM Technologist

Renewing your Protective Coating Technician Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • Corrosion Technician

Renewing your SCAT Technician Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • Corrosion Technician
  • OCAT Technician
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • PCIM Technician

Renewing your Internal Corrosion Technologist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • Refining Corrosion Technologist
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • PCIM Technician
  • PCIM Technologist

Renewing your PCIM Technician Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • Corrosion Technician

Renewing your PCIM Technologist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • Corrosion Technician
  • OCAT Technician
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • PCIM Technician

Renewing your Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Senior Corrosion Technologist
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • Internal Corrosion Technologist
  • PCIM Technician
  • PCIM Technologist

Renewing your Chemical Treatment Specialist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • CP Technologist
  • Refining Corrosion Technologist
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Senior Corrosion Technologist
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • Internal Corrosion Technologist
  • PCIM Technician
  • PCIM Technologist
  • Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist

Renewing your Corrosion Specialist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • CP Technologist
  • CP Specialist
  • Refining Corrosion Technologist
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Senior Corrosion Technologist
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • Internal Corrosion Technologist
  • PCIM Technician
  • PCIM Technologist
  • Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist
  • Chemical Treatment Specialist
  • Internal Corrosion Specialist
  • Material Selection/Design Specialist

Renewing your Internal Corrosion Specialist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • CP Technologist
  • Refining Corrosion Technologist
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Senior Corrosion Technologist
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • Internal Corrosion Technologist
  • PCIM Technician
  • PCIM Technologist
  • Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist

Renewing your Material Selection/Design Specialist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • CP Technologist
  • Refining Corrosion Technologist
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Senior Corrosion Technologist
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • Internal Corrosion Technologist
  • PCIM Technician
  • PCIM Technologist
  • Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist

Renewing your Protective Coating Specialist Certification, will automatically renew:

  • CP Tester
  • CP Technician
  • CP Technician - maritime
  • CP Technologist
  • Refining Corrosion Technologist
  • Corrosion Technician
  • Corrosion Technologist
  • OCAT Technician
  • Senior Corrosion Technologist
  • Protective Coating Technician
  • SCAT Technician
  • Internal Corrosion Technologist
  • PCIM Technician
  • PCIM Technologist
  • Senior Internal Corrosion Technologist

No additional certifications are updated with this renewal.

No additional certifications are updated with this renewal.

Why renew your credential?

Renewing your credential maintains your inclusion in the list of active certification holders and only takes a few minutes. Keeping your certification current will avoid reinstatement fees or possible suspension of your certification. Certifications are eligible for renewal beginning 90 days prior to the expiration date.

Renew today to:

  • Protect your career and investment by staying current
  • Maintain your certified status and listing on ampp.org
  • Retain your current certification number
  • Avoid re-instatement fees and the need to re-take exams

Unsure of how to enter required Professional Development Hours (PDH) for your certification? See the videos below that will walk you through the process.

How to submit Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

This video provides instructions to submit Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for the purposes of certification renewal. This video will provide a guided tour of the submission process as well as explanations of PDH categories.

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How to submit a new certification application

This video provides instructions on how to submit a new certification application and gives a guided tour of the process.