Corrosion Under Insulation

COURSE + CERTIFICATION

Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Course and Micro-Credential 

Protect critical insulated equipment from hidden degradation with AMPP’s Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Certification Program. Learn how to identify, prevent, manage, and inspect corrosion that occurs under insulation systems — a serious threat in refining, chemical, offshore, and maritime industries — through expert‑led training and included certification exam access to validate your competence.

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Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Course and Micro-Credential 
Duration

4 Day Course

Delivery

In-Person and Online

CEUs/PDHs

2.9 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

The Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) course offers in‑depth instruction on the theoretical and practical aspects of managing corrosion beneath insulation on carbon steel, low‑alloy, and stainless‑steel equipment. You’ll learn what CUI is and why it occurs, how insulation components and protective coatings affect CUI risk, design practices to minimize CUI, insulation selection considerations, inspection strategies with and without insulation removal, and how to integrate risk‑based inspection methods into your corrosion‑control programs. 

Your purchase includes both the course and the certification exam fee, with the exam administered remotely via a proctoring platform once you complete the training.

Who it's for

  • Specifiers and Designers
  • Metals, Coatings and Risk Based Inspectors
  • Coating Contractors
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Project Engineers
  • Manufacturers of Insulation Materials and Equipment

Skills you'll gain

  • CUI System Requirements
  • Lab Testing on CUI System
  • Protective Coatings
  • Coating Application Under Insulation
  • Insulation and Jacketing
  • Spray-On Insulation
  • Risk-Based Inspection Programs

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this course; however, we highly recommend completion of the following courses:

Getting the micro-credential

  1. Enroll and complete course requirements

    Successful completion of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Course

  2. Schedule your exam

    Setup your exam through ProctorU and use our exam preparation guide to help you study.

    Note: Exam retakes can be purchased in the AMPP Knowledge Hub if desired

  3. Agree to AMPP Terms of Service

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

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