Career Details

Materials Selection/Design Specialist

Description

This certification is geared toward individuals who are experienced, knowledgeable and capable of performing work at an advanced level in both the theory and practice of corrosion prevention and control, and who are capable of performing work at an advanced level in the materials selection/design field.

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Protective Coatings Specialist

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Corrosion Specialist

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Material Science

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

A - Core

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