AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) Certification

CERTIFICATION

AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) Certification

Elevate your coatings career with the AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) Certification. Gain the knowledge to design, manage, and inspect coating projects — and get recognized for keeping assets protected over their entire lifecycle.

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AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS)
Course Delivery

In-Person

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

The AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) certification recognizes those that have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to implement measures to design coating projects that protect the assets, environment, and public from adverse effects of corrosion, and coating failure over a projected service life.  

The certified individual contributes to maximizing the coating performance, function, and cost effectiveness through proper project oversight and management processes.

Who it's for

  • Engineers
  • Contractors
  • Inspectors
  • Maintenance and Quality Assurance / Control (QA/QC) Personnel
  • Project Managers

Steps to AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist Certification

Three steps to earn your AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist credential — check eligibility, submit the application, prepare, and sit for the exam.
1
Check eligibility

Review the requirements for one of two 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 AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist exam at the location you’ve selected.

STEP 1

Check your eligibility

There are two ways to qualify for the AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist 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 science or engineering

EXPERIENCE

7 years of verifiable industrial coatings experience

PREREQUISITE

Active Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2) Certification or higher certification

Successful completion of Planning and Specifying Coatings Projects (C2) Course

Ethics for the Corrosion Professional course or an equivalent training

PATH
B
Experience + credential

Best for experienced professionals.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences or engineering

EXPERIENCE

10 years of verifiable industrial coatings experience

PREREQUISITE

Active Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2) Certification or higher certification

Successful completion of Planning and Specifying Coatings Projects (C2) Course

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

About computer-based testing (CBT)

Ethics for the corrosion professional

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