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One‑day class covering CP criteria for underground storage tanks, comparison of galvanic and impressed‑current systems, required equipment and reporting standards — ideal for tank operators and inspectors.

Intensive five‑day course covering corrosion fundamentals, galvanic and impressed‑current CP systems, field testing and data interpretation. Combines lectures with hands‑on lab work for technicians and field personnel responsible for CP system implementation and performance.

A course that includes theoretical and practical sessions focused on microbes that cause corrosion, monitoring methodologies (both conventional and modern), control and prevention technologies, affected materials, and the identification and management of MIC. It is available for professionals such as managers, consultants, project leaders, industrial microbiologists, corrosion engineers, scientists, field managers, contractors, technical and analytical staff, and students.

The course provides fundamental knowledge on biofilms, microorganisms, and their roles in biodeterioration and biocorrosion across various materials and environments. Participants will learn to identify causes of biocorrosion, understand sampling and analysis methods, and explore monitoring and prevention strategies. Targeted at researchers, engineers, doctoral students, and industrial professionals with a basic understanding of physics and chemistry, the course covers biofilm formation, microbial impact, in-situ monitoring techniques, and real-world case studies, including on-site analysis methods.

This 30-hour course introduces the fundamental principles of corrosion and explores various electrochemical techniques used for its analysis. The program combines theoretical lessons with hands-on laboratory sessions and real-case evaluations, equipping participants with the skills to identify basic corrosion issues and apply electrochemical methods to assess process mechanisms and kinetics. It is designed for beginners and professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge.

There will be four days of advanced theory and practical training on microbiologically induced corrosion, both internal and external. Topics to be covered include the basics of microbiology, an introduction to corrosion, corrosion management, MIC assessment, industry standards related to MIC, basic cathodic protection theory for beginners, theory and hands-on sampling for external pipeline MIC, analysis of external corrosion failure cases, practical MMM training in rotation, ATP biomass measurements, DNA isolation, qPCR, sequencing, hands-on bioinformatics exercises, integration of microbiological data with other forms of evidence, and analysis and reporting of MIC testing.

A course primarily designed for engineers, managers, designers, specifiers, QA managers, technicians, and chemical and petroleum industry specialists who wish to learn about the principles of corrosion technology. It covers both theoretical principles and practical application guidelines relevant for solving industry problems. Learning objectives include understanding corrosion forms, test methods, design rules, and control techniques.

This 15-hour virtual course presents the fundamentals of cathodic protection, the criteria used to evaluate system efficiency, and the main field techniques and design considerations. Participants should allow about 10 hours of study per week. By the end of the course you will be able to evaluate, monitor, and design cathodic-protection systems in practice.

Four half-day live sessions (16 h total) teaching how to design rigorous maintenance plans, choose activities, meet legislation and apply concepts to participants’ own equipment.

A course including lectures and practical sessions offered as part of the “Application of Electrochemical Techniques to Organic Coatings (AETOC)” workshop series, addressing advancements in electrochemistry applied to organic coatings. Dedicated to training PhD students and early post-docs on topics such as corrosion, surface modification, paints, electrochemical techniques, and surface analysis.

Includes a live welding simulator and a talk on corrosion resistance of hard-facing alloys. Hands-on practice, materials performance insights, and networking.

This event will cover the fundamentals, costs, and prevention of corrosion, focusing on Cathodic Protection. It includes expert presentations, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities. Key topics include corrosion fundamentals, CP techniques, galvanic anode production, a CP case study, advanced remote monitoring, and AI-powered CP data management.

Covers equipment inventory, maintenance strategy design, predictive maintenance, planning, major shutdowns and failure analysis. For maintenance managers, plant managers, supervisors and engineers responsible for asset management.

Explore the science, effects, and costs of corrosion, analyze its mechanisms, and discover prevention strategies to protect asset integrity and reduce expenses.

Training focused on failure analysis, monitoring and maintenance of corrosion-related issues. Combines expert lectures, site visits and workshops on corrosion monitoring, fatigue modelling, additive manufacturing and career development, plus networking activities.

Long-format online programme for engineers and professionals to deepen their expertise in corrosion prevention and control.

Main techniques for preventing and controlling corrosion, combining online theory with in-person lab practice. Topics include inhibitors, coatings, conversion treatments, electrochemical protection, and testing/monitoring/inspection.

The course offers an overview of the causes, detection, monitoring and management of corrosion, using practical activities, case studies and discussions. It targets technicians, salespersons, inspectors, managers and engineers who must identify and reduce corrosion risks.

Covers material performance and structural integrity with failure mechanisms such as fracture, fatigue, creep, and corrosion. Includes ECAs, defect assessment, and corrosion mechanisms.

Training on corrosion mechanisms, protection, and repair of reinforced concrete structures and buildings. Intended for asset/bridge/building managers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and inspectors.

Practical introduction to failure analysis for fasteners, shafts and bearings. Covers procedures, fatigue, corrosion, materials, manufacturing effects, service conditions and corrective actions with case studies.

Virtual edition of the practical course on failure analysis covering fatigue, corrosion, materials and manufacturing effects, with investigations and case studies.

By the end of the course, participants will understand the legal frameworks for heritage preservation, recognise the characteristics of metallic cultural assets, grasp the basic concepts of atmospheric corrosion affecting iron, copper and silver alloys, and be able to apply material-selection procedures for conservation.

Two-day training that equips participants to work as cathodic-protection technicians for buried or submerged metal structures, covering field data collection, basic measurements and fundamentals of corrosion and CP systems.