Learn How to Extend the Operating Life and Integrity of Your Pipeline with the
NACE Cathodic Protection Training & Certification Program.
NACE's four-level CP Program is the most specified and recognized CP training and certification in the world.
CP 1—Cathodic Protection Tester
CP 1 is an introductory course that covers corrosion and CP fundamentals including basic electricity and electrochemistry, installing CP components, monitoring CP effectiveness, basic field measurements, and troubleshooting.
CP 2—Cathodic Protection Technician
The course focuses on testing and evaluating the effectiveness of CP systems, types of CP systems, AC and DC stray current interference, advanced field measurements and instrumentation, and record keeping.
CP 3—Cathodic Protection Technologist
Course topics include 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
Learn the principles and procedures for CP design including design factors and calculations for pipelines, tanks and well casing, marine and offshore applications, water tanks, surface condensers, and thickeners and steel reinforcing in concrete structures.
Visit www.nace.org/eduschedule to register or learn more about these courses .
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