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Online courses from AMPP offer flexible learning options that can be complete on your own time, at your own pace. Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in your industry or learn new skills to advance your career.

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Our instructional designers teamed up with industry experts to create engaging, interactive courses with features such as real-world case studies, mentor stories, quizzes, and downloadable checklists for on-the-job reference.

Group or Corporate Pricing: To learn more about group pricing for 10 or more students, please contact melanie.diaz@ampp.org.

Available Courses

Industrial Coating Application

Basic Corrosion eCourse

18 hours • 18 PDHs

Learn the basics of corrosion with our most popular online course. This course covers a basic but thorough review of causes of corrosion and the methods by which corrosion is identified, monitored, and controlled.

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Basics of Steel Surface Preparation eCourse

Basics of Steel Surface Preparation eCourse

2 hours • 2 PDHs

This 90 minute course presents at a high-level the surface preparation process for steel with an overview of hand and power-tool cleaning, dry abrasive blasting and waterjetting as well as the associated standards referenced when these methods are used to prepare steel for the application of protective coatings.

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Cathodic Protection Fundamentals: Math & Electricity eCourse

Cathodic Protection Fundamentals: Math & Electricity eCourse

5 hours • 4 PDHs

This course provides a thorough review of basic math, chemistry, and electrical fundamentals through step-by-step examples, self-study practice problems, and downloadable job-aids.

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Cathodic Protection

Cathodic Protection Virtual Training Simulator

This 12-station virtual training simulator allows students to refresh their CP skills, keep up with current practical techniques, and prepare for their CP classes and exams by working through step-by-step, real life testing scenarios.

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Coating Inspector Program Bridge eCourse

Coating Inspector Program Bridge eCourse

8 hours • 8 PDHs

In the CIP Bridge eCourse, get specialized training related to coating inspection of bridges. The course focuses on how to inspect surface preparation and coating application of bridges, as well as the role of the inspector in the quality control process.

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Controlling Corrosion in the Amusement Park Industry

Controlling Corrosion in the Amusement Park Industry

1.5 hours • 2 PDHs

Proper inspection protocols are an important part of the solution for meeting stringent safety standards and controlling corrosion in the amusement park industry.

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Corrosion Prevention and Control Management eCourse

Corrosion Prevention & Control (CPC) Management eCourse

2 hours • 2 PDHs

CPC planning is the most efficient method for effectively addressing and reducing the impact of corrosion at every stage of a product or facility’s lifecycle. This eCourse walks through the NACE SP21412-2016/SSPC-CPC 1 standard, diving into the key aspects of CPC planning for products and facilities.

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Ethics

Ethics for the Corrosion Professional

1.5 hours • 2 PDHs

The corrosion profession, and the certified professionals who work in the industry, are committed to protecting people, assets and the environment from the effects of corrosion. Those tasked with delivering the technical expertise to society must conduct their work with the knowledge and understanding of the ethical principles expected and required of those professionals.

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Math for the Coatings Professional

Math for the Coatings Professional

6 hours • 6 PDHs

Brush up on critical math skills needed to succeed in the coatings industry. By understanding essential functions and calculations, you'll be better able to do quick math in your head and perform tasks more accurately. The course is available in both imperial and metric versions.

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Power Industry Corrosion Concepts e-Course

Power Industry Corrosion Concepts eCourse

5 hours • 5 PDHs

This eCourse provides a high-level overview of the financial, economic, and physical effects of corrosion in the power industry and the importance, need, and benefits of integrating corrosion control practices into utilities’ overall asset management plan.

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Power Industry Corrosion Concepts e-Course

Using SSPC-PA 2 Effectively

2 PDHs

This 90-minute eCourse demonstrates how to complete the measurements described in the SSPC-PA 2 standard.

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C1 ecourse

Fundamentals of Protective Coatings (C1)

5 days

This course provides a practical and comprehensive overview for those who are new to the protective coatings industry.

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Fireproofing Inspector eCourse

Fireproofing Inspector eCourse (FIRE INSP)

8 hours

The Fireproofing Inspector eCourse is an online course that creates an increased awareness of fireproofing and proper inspection of applied protective coatings.

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Pipeline Coating Inspector eCourse

Pipeline Coating Inspector eCourse (PIPE INSP)

16 hours

This training course looks at the corrosion protection of steel pipelines with the use of protective coatings and cathodic protection and the duties and responsibilities of the pipeline coatings inspector.

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Navigating NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32 eCourse

Navigating NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32 eCourse (009-32)

16 week semester

Taking this class will supply you with a better understanding of NAVSEA, Navy specified requirements, and system application criteria in order to produce a quality product.

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Concrete ecourse

Concrete Coating Basics eCourse (CCB)

16 week semester

From applicator to engineer, Concrete Coating Basics is designed to provide a strong and necessary foundation for all individuals in the concrete coating industry.

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Safety ecourse

Industrial Coating Safety Management Training eCourse (SAFETY)

16 week semester

 Discover new ways to engage employees while managing safety, health programs, and the overall risk of industrial painting operation environments.

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QCS ecourse

Quality Control Supervisor eCourse (QCS)

16 week semester

Learn how a program is developed, procedures and processes are implemented, all with the goal of achieving or maintaining your certifications.

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C2 ecourse

Planning and Specifying Industrial Coatings Projects (C2)

5 day course

This course is designed to provide those who understand coating fundamentals with an overview of the principles of planning, awarding, and monitoring the quality of new construction or maintenance painting projects.

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Industrial Coating Application (ICA)

The Industrial Coating Application eCourse is a comprehensive training program based on the NACE No. 13/SSPC-ACS-1 standard that sets the criteria for a qualified workforce that can meet contractors' and facility owners' need for consistent, quality work completed accurately, safely, and at a reasonable cost.

Module 1: Safety Best Practices

18 hours • 18 PDHs

Learn general safety guidelines, whether you’re working in the field or shop environments. Get familiarized with recognized safe work practices based on industry standards.

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Module 2: Process Control

3.5 hours • 3.5 PDHs

Understand the planning process, which includes written procedures used to maintain consistency and quality from job to job, needed for industrial coatings projects to be successful.

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Module 3: Surface Preparation

13 hours • 13 PDHs

Review surface preparation equipment, methods, and standards that will help ensure the coatings’ designed lifecycle is maximized.

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Module 4: Coating Application

12 hours • 12 PDHs

Explore the use of industrial coatings, types of coatings, the most common methods of applying industrial coatings and the factors affecting application.

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Module 4: Coating Application

12 hours • 12 PDHs

Explore the use of industrial coatings, types of coatings, the most common methods of applying industrial coatings and the factors affecting application.

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