Corrosion Technician Certification

CERTIFICATION

Corrosion Technician Certification

Advance your corrosion‑control career with a Corrosion Technician Certification — designed for professionals with foundational experience who perform routine corrosion work and want industry-recognized validation.

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Corrosion Technician Certification
Delivery

In-Person

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

The Corrosion Technician Certification is tailored for individuals with at least two years of corrosion-related work who operate under the direction of more senior technologists. 

This credential tests your practical knowledge across key topic areas, including cathodic protection, protective coatings, materials/metallurgy, chemical treatment (inhibitors), and general corrosion.

Who it's for

  • Design Engineers
  • Process Engineers
  • Procurement Agents
  • Maintenance Planners
  • Service Company Representatives Who Support Refineries
  • Corrosion and Equipment Engineers
  • Metallurgists
  • Inspectors and Inspection Supervisors

Steps to certification

  1. Work experience and education requirements

    2 years of verifiable corrosion-related work experience

  2. Certification, course, and application requirements

    Approved Corrosion Technician Application

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

  3. Core exam requirements

    Certification Exam – Corrosion Technician Exam

Looking to renew your certification?

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.

View Renewal Guide  |  My Certification Portal

Guides and resources

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Certification resources

About computer-based testing (CBT)

Ethics for the corrosion professional

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