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
Course 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 Corrosion Technician Certification

Three steps to earn your Corrosion Technician 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 Corrosion Technician exam at the location you’ve selected.

STEP 1

Check your eligibility

There are two ways to qualify for the Corrosion Technician certification exam. Choose the path that best matches your education, work history, and training.

PATH
A
Experience + credential

Best for professionals with a credential.

EXPERIENCE

2 years of verifiable corrosion-related work experience 

TRAINING

Basic Corrosion Course and Corrosion Foundations Micro-Credential - Strongly Recommended

PREREQUISITE

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

PATH
B
Experience

Best for experienced professionals.

EXPERIENCE

2 years of verifiable corrosion-related work experience 

PREREQUISITE

Successful completion of the 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

Looking for Exam Preparation Guides?

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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Need help finding something?

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US: 1-800-797-6223
International: +1-281-228-6200

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