Corrosion Specialist

CERTIFICATION

Corrosion Specialist Certification

Achieve the pinnacle of corrosion expertise with the Corrosion Specialist Certification — our highest-level credential for professionals who lead corrosion control across theory, design, strategy, and execution.

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Corrosion Specialist Certification
Delivery

In-Person

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

This elite certification is built for corrosion professionals with extensive experience and deep technical knowledge. Candidates must already hold advanced-level credentials such as the Cathodic Protection Specialist, Internal Corrosion Specialist, or Protective Coating Specialist. 

This application based certification recognizes you as a thought leader in corrosion control — someone who can design, assess, and manage multi-disciplinary corrosion programs and guide strategic decisions. 

Who it's for

  • Cathodic Protection Specialist Certified Individuals
  • Internal Corrosion Specialist Certified Individuals
  • SSPC PCS Certified Individuals
  • Protective Coatings Specialist Certified Individuals
  • Materials / Design Certified Individuals
  • Chemical Treatment Certified Individuals

Steps to certification

  1. Work experience and education requirements

    One of the following:

    AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist

    Cathodic Protection Specialist Certification

    SSPC Protective Coatings Specialist*

    Protective Coating Specialist Certification*

    Internal Corrosion Specialist*

    Certification in Materials Selection/Design*

    Certification in Chemical Treatment*

    *These certifications are no longer available to new candidates

  2. Certification, course, and application requirements

    Approved Corrosion Specialist Application

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

  3. Core exam requirements

    Certification Exam – Corrosion Specialist 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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