Coatings | Materials | Corrosion

Introducing CMC

Coatings | Materials | Corrosion

12 courses. 2 conferences. 1 event.

Oct. 26 - Nov. 3, 2022
Tampa, FL

Join us in Tampa for a conference or education course!

Your connection to technical expertise, networking, professional development hours, and so much more.

AMPP Eastern Conference

AMPP Eastern Conference

October 26 - 28

Join us for a technical program that brings together industry professionals in coatings and corrosion to connect on issues directly impacting the Eastern US.

Take advantage of a one-day rectifier class that teaches students the operation, functions, and basic rectifier troubleshooting steps.

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AMPP Standards and Technical Exchange

AMPP Standards and Technical Exchange

October 30 - November 2

Standards and Technical Exchange (STE) (Formerly known as Corrosion Technology Week) is an annual "work week" for members of AMPP standards and technical committees. The event includes a series of meetings focused on materials protection and performance, including coating applications and methods of identifying, preventing, and combating corrosion problems across all major industries.

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MPI Summit

MPI Commercial Coatings Summit

Time and location TBD

Gain a better understanding of the performance standards and specifications for paints and coatings in the architectural, commercial, and industrial coating industries.

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CoatingsPro Contractor Conference

CoatingsPro Contractor Conference

Time and location TBD

Attend a dedicated conference and tradeshow built around commercial coatings contractors. Get two full days of technical programs and networking opportunities to connect with professionals across the coatings industry.

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Education courses at CMC

Education courses are offered all week long at CMC. Our courses will be held in-person in Tampa, FL at the convention center.

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Coating Inspection Courses

CIP Level 2

The level 2 course focuses on advanced inspection techniques and specialized application methods for both steel and non-steel substrates including concrete.

Course overview

Oct. 29 - Nov. 3 - Register

Bridge Coatings Inspection Program

The program covers unique situations that will affect inspection in the field, as well as the fundamental inspection skills required to inspect new, bridge steel painted in the shop, in the field, or maintenance systems applied in the field.

Course overview

Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 - Register for BCI Level 1

Oct. - Nov. 2 - Register for BCI Level 2

CIP Peer Review

The level 3 course is for experienced Certified Coatings Inspectors looking to attain recognition as a Senior Certified Coatings Inspector.

Course overview

Oct. 29 - 31 - Register

Nov. 1 - 3 - Register

Concrete Coatings Inspection Program

The objective of this program is to thoroughly train and certify individuals in the proper methods of inspecting surface preparation and installation of protective coatings on industrial concrete structures and facilities.

Course overview

Oct. 30 - Nov. 2 - Register for CCI Level 1

Nov. 3 - Register for CCI Level 2

Cathodic Protection Courses

CP3 - Cathodic Protection Technologist

This course has a strong focus on interpretation of CP data, trouble shooting and migration of problems that arise in both galvanic and impressed current systems, including design calculations for these systems.

Course overview

Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 - Register


CP4 - Cathodic Protection Specialist

This course focuses on the principles and procedures for CP design on a variety of structures for both galvanic and impressed current systems.

Course overview

Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 - Register

General Corrosion Courses

Corrosion Fundamentals – Half Day

An introduction to corrosion and corrosion control – Gain a basic overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of corrosion. Learn what corrosion is, forms of corrosion, the costs and impact of corrosion, and why corrosion control is important.

Oct. 28 - Register

Health and Safety Courses

Lead/Hazardous Coating Removal (C3)

C3 contains specific discussions on protecting workers, compliance with environmental regulations, proper management of waste streams, operations that result in potential exposures to lead and other hazards, and associated control technology.

Course overview

Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 - Register


Lead/Hazardous Coating Removal Refresher (C5)

This 1-day course provides a review of Competent Person duties and responsibilities in working with lead and other hazardous materials encountered in industrial coatings work.

Course overview

Oct. 29 - Register