Certification: Corrosion and Materials Professional (API)

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API 571 Corrosion and Materials Professional Certification program tests Inspectors' knowledge and expertise in the field of Corrosion and Materials. The examination questions are derived from API RP 571 - Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry, which is applicable to anyone in the petrochemical industry.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

American Petroleum Institute exams are administered through Prometric .

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.