Career Details

Protective Coatings Specialist

Description

This certification is for 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 in the protective coatings 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? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certificate name

Certified Protection Officer Instructor

Certifying Organization

International Foundation for Protection Officers

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Materials Selection/Design 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

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