AMPP - The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Welcome to AMPP

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance—the largest global community for corrosion and coatings expertise. We're here to safeguard assets through education, credentialing, accreditation, innovation and standardization.

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Our mission and vision

Advancing materials performance to protect society, assets and the environment with a focus on a world built and protected with safe, reliable, sustainable materials.

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What we offer

Knowledge Hub

The AMPP Knowledge Hub provides streamlined access to standards, papers, books, articles, and more – all in one place.

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Courses and certifications

Our programs cover cathodic protection, coating inspection, protective coatings, corrosion prevention and more. 

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Renew your certification

All the information needed to help you through the renewal process for your certifications.

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Find a certified professional

Looking for a certified credential holder for a project or need to verify a certification? We've got you covered. 

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AMPP Chapters

With more than 150 chapters worldwide, AMPP offers one of the largest communities of professionals dedicated to materials protection with whom to network.

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AMPP Events

Conferences, workshops, webinars, and networking sessions allow you to connect, collaborate, and stay ahead of industry advancements.

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Share your impact
Share your impact

Show the world what you do best! Submit your photos and videos of life in the field, in the lab or wherever you do your work and help showcase the incredible work of AMPP members in future marketing campaigns.


EMERG Student Outreach Program
EMERG Student Outreach Program

For EMERG, the term “students” includes all those that could potentially enter the materials protection industry.


Government affairs
Advocacy/Government relations

Advocacy is integral to the organization's mission to promote the materials protection and performance industry.


Volunteer with AMPP
Volunteer with us

By volunteering, you don't just give back—you also become a vital part of our community. Let's work together to make a lasting impact in our industry and beyond.


What is corrosion?
Corrosion 101

“What is Corrosion?” contains information to help you expand your basic corrosion knowledge and connect you to additional information for deeper discovery and learning.


CLASS Award
AMPP CLASS Award Nomination

AMPP’s CLASS Award celebrates AMPP employees who embody our five key behaviors: Connect, Listen, Anticipate, Simplify, and Serve. These behaviors define our organizational culture and guide how we interact with one another, our members, customers and stakeholders.

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CoatingsPro Contractor Awards

Help us celebrate jobsite heroes

Crews in the coatings industry tackle the impossible everyday. Nominate your team, a project, or a colleague today for the CoatingsPro Contractor Awards and celebrate those who make excellence possible.

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Communities of interest discussions

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