COURSE OVERVIEW

A professional certificate that proves real industry competence and which is affordable, accessible, flexible & timely.

Choose this Corrosion Engineering & Corrosion Prevention course if you want practical, engineering‑grade corrosion knowledge that improves reliability, reduces failures and strengthens your technical credibility.

It is the only corrosion‑engineering qualification designed for working professionals — covering basic Metallurgy, corrosion mechanisms, the properties and applications of corrosion-resistant materials, corrosion testing and design guidelines for minimising corrosion.

This is a professionally recognised corrosion engineering qualification. Employers value it because it builds the competence needed for inspection, asset integrity, materials selection and failure prevention.

Our courses set the standard for technical training in the metals, welding & materials engineering industries. Since 2013 we have trained more than 700 candidates on Metallurgy, Welding, Materials Engineering & Quality Management courses.

Flexible Self Study Learning

The course is completed by self study, which means candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses. 

Full-Colour Training Handbook

Candidates also receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion of the course.

No Prior Knowledge Required

The course is suitable for candidates at all levels, including those new to corrosion & corrosion engineering, as no specific qualification entry requirements are needed. 

Tutor Support

Candidates also have the support of a Course Tutor as they progress through the course.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Structure & Properties of Metals & Alloys

• Definition of a Metal & Alloy

• Fundamental Properties of Metals & Alloys

• Atoms & Crystals

• Metallic Bond & Valence Electrons

• Crystal Structures

• Crystals & Grains

• Effects of Alloying

• Phases

CORROSION PROCESSES & TYPES OF CORROSION

• Corrosion Definition

• Aqueous Corrosion

• Electrochemical Process:

  • Anodes & Cathodes

  • Anodic Dissolution

  • Cathodic Reactions

  • Corrosion of Zn in Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

• Types of Electrolytes:

  • Acids, Alkalis & pH

  • Mineral & Organic Acids

  • Types of Alkalis

  • pH Value

• Cathodic Reactions Summary:

  • Hydrogen Evolution

  • Oxygen Reduction (acidic, neutral, alkaline)

  • Metal Ion Reduction

  • Metal Deposition

• Corrosion in Seawater

• Types of Aqueous Corrosion:

  • Erosion Corrosion

  • Intergranular Corrosion

  • Stress Corrosion Cracking

  • Pitting

  • Crevice Corrosion

  • Galvanic Corrosion

  • Microbial Induced Corrosion

  • Sulphide Stress Cracking

• Specifying The Amount of Corrosion (mpy, ISO curves)

• Dry (Hot) Corrosion:

  • Oxidation, Sulphidation & Nitridation

CORROSION TESTING

• Critical Crevice Temperature Testing

• Intergranular Corrosion Test

• Critical Pitting Temperature Testing

• Salt Spray Testing

Properties & APPLICATIONS of Corrosion Resistant Alloys – Stainless Steels

• Austenitic Stainless Steels:

• Ferritic Stainless Steels

• Martensitic Stainless Steels

• Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steels

• Duplex Stainless Steels

Properties & APPLICATIONS of Corrosion Resistant Alloys – Nickel Alloys

• Corrosion Resistant Alloys

• High Strength Corrosion Resistant Alloys

• Heat Resistant Alloys (“Superalloys”)

• Residual Stress & Distortion

Properties & APPLICATIONS of Corrosion Resistant Alloys – Titanium Alloys

• Alpha Alloys

• Alpha-Beta Alloys

• Beta Alloys

Properties & APPLICATIONS of Corrosion Resistant Alloys – Copper Alloys

• Brasses

• Aluminium Bronzes

• Nickel Aluminium Bronzes

• Phosphor Bronzes

• Copper Beryllium Alloys

• Copper Nickel Alloys

Properties & APPLICATIONS of Corrosion Resistant Alloys – Zirconium Alloys

• Commercial Grades

• Nuclear Reactor Grade

Properties & APPLICATIONS of Corrosion Resistant Alloys – Cobalt Alloys

• Engineering Grades

• Medical Implants

• Superalloys

Design Guidelines for Minimising Corrosion

• Importance of Corrosion Control

• Uniform Corrosion:

  • Reducing Temperature

  • Use of Coatings

  • Use of Inhibitors

  • Anodic Protection

  • Effect of Cold Working

  • Effect of Welding

• Galvanic Corrosion:

  • Galvanic Series

  • Use of Cathodic Protection

• Crevice Corrosion

• Pitting Corrosion:

  • Importance of PREN

• Intergranular Corrosion:

  • Stabilised Grades

  • Low Carbon Grades

• Erosion Corrosion

• Stress Corrosion Cracking:

  • Importance of Environment

  • Importance of Residual Stress

• Hot Corrosion:

  • Use of Alloying Additions

  • Use of Coatings

• Further Reading

INDUSTRY SECTORS

The knowledge & skills gained on the course are applicable to a wide range of metals industry sectors, including:

🔺 AEROSPACE

🔺 AUTOMOTIVE

🔺 OIL & GAS

🔺CHEMICAL

🔺POWER GENERATION, INCLUDING NUCLEAR

🔺HEAVY ENGINEERING

🔺CONSTRUCTION

🔺FOOD & DRINK

🔺DEFENCE

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the course by continuous assessments which are e-mailed to the candidate. Completed Assessments are then e-mailed to the Course Tutor for marking. Candidates who achieve the required standard on the Assessments will be awarded a 'PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CORROSION ENGINEERING & CORROSION PREVENTION' & CPD 15 HOURS.

COURSE FEES & BOOKING FORM FOR CANDIDATES

Start & learn when it suits you — flexible learning for job‑ready Corrosion Engineering & Corrosion Prevention knowledge & skills!

With our flexible, self study courses, candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses. 

Total estimated Self Study time required to complete the course is 15 Hours. 

All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate. 

Candidates also receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion of the course. 

Candidates also have the support of a Course Tutor as they progress through the course.

Course Fees: £750 per person inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees.

To make a booking, please follow the link to download & complete a booking form.

BENEFITS OF OUR TRAINING

1. Flexible Self Study Learning: With self study, candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses.

2. Recognition from Leading Organisations & Professional Bodies: We have trained more than 700 candidates on our courses including professionals from leading organisations & professional bodies including: Arcelor Mittal; Bourne Steel; J & D Pierce Contracts Ltd; UKRI - Science & Technologies Facilities Council; TAQA Bratani; Moog Aircraft Group; Millar Callaghan Engineering Services Ltd; Murphy Group; Professional Lifting Services Ltd; Mclaren Automotive; Mueller Europe; WQiC; Harold Newsome Ltd; HyTen Chatham; William Haley Engineering Ltd; RWE Generation UK PLC; TEi Ltd; The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers (ICME); Sulzer; Thames Reinforcements and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)

3. Accredited Certifications: Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally accredited Chartered Engineers (CEng), Materials Engineers, Metallurgists (MIMMM) & Welding Technologists (MWeldI), with decades of industry experience working for leading engineering companies.

4. Career Advancement: The training is designed to enhance candidates' career prospects by increasing their technical knowledge, skills, and understanding. 

5. Industry-Relevant: Developed by academic & industry experts ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. 

6. Comprehensive Curriculum: The course ensures participants gain a solid understanding of corrosion engineering & corrosion prevention concepts.

7. Excellent Feedback: Our courses have received excellent feedback from candidates who have completed them, highlighting their effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills and understanding. To review their comments, please follow the link.

COURSE PACKAGE FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS

Are you a training provider looking to grow your technical training course offerings quickly, professionally and with proven industry impact? 

If so, we offer for purchase this course package, which forms part of our extensive range of course packages, which include all the course materials required to enable training providers, further & higher educational institutions and employers, deliver industry-leading technical training courses. 

Course materials you will receive for this course package: 

1. Course Presentation: (in Microsoft PowerPoint format.) The presentation also provides the basis for producing a Training Handbook for the course.

2. Covers & Contents: For use when producing a Training Handbook.

3. Course Assessments & Model Answers. Including a marking scheme.

All course materials are written in English and are supplied in ‘Microsoft PowerPoint', 'Microsoft Word' or ‘Adobe Acrobat pdf' format. 

All course materials would be supplied without any branding and are editable to enable you to apply your own company name / logos / branding.

Total estimated time to deliver the training 15 hours.

For a quotation to purchase the course package, please Contact Us.