Pipeline Coatings Inspection Specialty

CERTIFICATION

Pipeline Coatings Inspection Specialty

The Pipeline Coatings Inspection Specialty adds pipe‑coating inspection expertise to your existing Basic, Certified, or Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1, 2, or 3) credential — enabling you to inspect and certify protective coatings on pipeline systems.

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Pipeline Coatings Inspection Specialty
Delivery

In-Person

Languages

English

Certification

Valid for 3 years

Overview

This specialty credential shows employers and asset owners that you’re qualified to inspect pipeline coatings, including surface preparation, coating application, quality control, and coating system integrity under AMPP standards. Exam registration, payment, and exam scheduling are completed through your My Certification Portal.

Who it's for

  • Pipeline Coatings Inspector
  • Basic, Certified, or Senior Certified Coatings Inspector
  • Corrosion Technicians
  • Pipeline QA / QC Technician
  • Asset Integrity Technicians
  • Maintenance / Project Engineer

Steps to certification

  1. Enroll and complete course requirements

    Highly recommended completion of the Corrodere’s Pipeline Inspection eCourse

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

  2. Meet certification requirements

    Current Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1), Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2), or Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 3) certification

  3. Take required exams

    The Pipeline Inspector Theory Exam (delivered via Meazure Learning / ProctorU) can be purchased and scheduled through My Certification Portal.

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

Looking for Exam Preparation Guides?

Written Exam Preparation Guide (coming soon)

Certification resources

Remote Online Exam Proctoring ProctorU Resources

Ethics for the corrosion professional

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

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