Virtual Courses

Virtual Classrooms

Virtual classrooms from NACE International

NACE is now delivering a virtual alternative to courses offering more convenience and flexibility with your schedule. Reduce your travel expenses by learning from home, or wherever you are, with the new Virtual Classrooms. All led by the same trusted NACE instructors, only virtually.

Virtual courses from NACE include the same technical content and identical reference material and coursework as our traditional in-person classroom courses.

For more information or questions, contact blendedlearning@nace.org.

Continue to check back as more programs move to a virtual platform.

Available Courses

New Basic Corrosion Virtual

Basic Corrosion Virtual

3.6 CEUs

Get the same in-person Basic Corrosion course – only virtually! This course covers a basic but thorough review of causes of corrosion and the methods by which corrosion is identified, monitored, and controlled.

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New CIP Level 1 Blended

CIP Level 1 Blended Program

5 CEUs

NACE is now delivering a virtual alternative to CIP Level 1 that students can take from anywhere. Learn the theory of coating inspection virtually with lecture and demonstrations; and then complete your coursework by getting hands-on experience through real-world labs and exercises, in a face-to-face classroom setting. Courses are led by the same trusted CIP Certified NACE instructors, only virtually.

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New CIP Level 2 Blended

CIP Level 2 Blended Program

5 CEUs

NACE is now delivering a virtual alternative to CIP Level 2 that students can take from anywhere. Learn the theory of coating inspection virtually with lecture and demonstrations; and then complete your coursework by getting hands-on experience through real-world case studies and group exercises, in a face-to-face classroom setting. Courses are led by the same trusted CIP certified NACE instructors, only virtually.

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NewCP3 Technologist Virtual

CP3 Technologist - Virtual

4.5 CEUs

Get the same in-person CP3-Cathodic Protection Technologist course – only Virtually! The CP3 course builds on the technology presented in the CP2 course with a strong focus on interpretation of CP data, trouble shooting, and migration of problems that arise in both galvanic and impressed current systems, including design calculations for these systems.

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NewCP4 Specialist - Virtual

CP4 Specialist - Virtual

5 CEUs

Get the same in-person CP4-Cathodic Protection Specialist course – only Virtually! This course focuses on the principles and procedures for CP design on a variety of structures for both galvanic and impressed current systems.

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NewCorrosion Control in the Refining Industry – Virtual

Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry – Virtual

30 PDHs

Get the same in-person Corrosion Control in the Refining Industry course – only virtually! The NACE coursework covers the effects of corrosion on the production environment and addresses methods to implement corrosion control throughout the full lifecycle, from material selection and design to maintenance.

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NewDesigning for Corrosion Control – Virtual

Designing for Corrosion Control – Virtual

3.6 CEUs

Get the same in-person Designing for Corrosion Control course – only virtually! This course covers the principles of corrosion and corrosion control and provides a systematic method for applying the technology of corrosion prevention to the design process.

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NewInternal corrosion for pipelines - advanced - virtual

Internal Corrosion for Pipelines-Advanced – Virtual

3.4 CEUs

Get the same in-person Internal Corrosion for Pipelines-Advanced course – only virtually! This course focuses on the monitoring techniques and mitigation strategies required to assess internal corrosion and develop and manage internal corrosion control programs.

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IMPACT PLUS – Strategy for Corrosion Management - Virtual

2 PDHs

Learn about the NACE Institute’s IMPACT PLUS program that provides a standardized CMS framework designed to be easily tailored to any industry sector. Incorporating a CMS gives organizations the tools to create consistent processes and operating procedures so employees from the top down can respond holistically and effectively when faced with corrosion-related incidents.

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Marine Coating Technology

Marine Coating Technology - Virtual

This course covers the fundamental issues that are specific to coatings in the marine industry. After a description of the most common types of ships, the course describes the corrosion types affecting the ships’ areas, the types of coatings and linings that are effective in the marine environment, the shipbuilding process, the surface preparation, application and inspection techniques, the IMO PSPC for Ballast Tanks, Cargo Tanks and Voids, as well as in service survey and inspection, inspection records and procedures.

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IMPACT PLUS Navigator Training

IMPACT PLUS Navigator Training

Building on what attendees learned about Corrosion Management Strategy (CMS) during the introductory course, IMPACT PLUS: Navigator Training challenges students to move from understanding a CMS to hone their consultancy and guidance skills on how exactly to implement a CMS into an existing business model.

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Fundamentals of Protective Coatings (C1)

Fundamentals of Protective Coatings (C1)

This course provides a practical and comprehensive overview for those who are new to the protective coatings industry. It is also an ideal refresher for reviewing the fundamentals of corrosion and the use of coatings as a protective mechanism against corrosion and deterioration of industrial structures.

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