Learn How to Extend the Operating Life
and Integrity of Your Pipeline with the
NACE Cathodic Protection Training &
Certification Program.
NACE's International's CP Program is the
most specifed and recognized CP training
and certifcation in the world.
CP 1—Cathodic Protection Tester
This is an introductory course that covers corrosion and CP
fundamentals including basic electricity and electrochemistry,
installing CP components, monitoring CP efectiveness, basic feld
measurements, and troubleshooting.
CP 2—Cathodic Protection Technician
This course focuses on testing and evaluating the efectiveness of CP
systems, types of CP systems, AC and DC stray current interference,
advanced feld measurements and instrumentation, and record keeping.
CP 3—Cathodic Protection Technologist
This course provides in-depth coverage on the application of cathodic
protection with a strong focus on troubleshooting and mitigation,
detecting stray current, AC interference and telluric current interference,
CP design fundamentals and evaluation of CP system performance.
CP 4—Cathodic Protection Specialist
This course emphasizes on the principles and procedures for CP design
including design factors and calculations for pipelines, tanks and well
casing, marine and ofshore applications, water tanks, surface condensers,
and thickeners and steel reinforcing in concrete structures.
Visit www.nace.org/cpedu to register
or learn more about these courses .
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