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Corrosion Management Masterclass

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Corrosion Management Masterclass. Designed for those working across the Engineering & Technical sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

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5 Days · 15 ModulesProgramme
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Course Overview

About this programme

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Corrosion Management Masterclass. Designed for those working across the Engineering & Technical sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

Participants will engage with the most relevant tools, standards, and methodologies used in Corrosion Management today. By the final day, delegates will leave with a clear personal action plan and the confidence to apply their learning immediately, contributing to improved performance, compliance, and competitive advantage within their organisations.

Programme Objective

Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in Corrosion Management Masterclass, driving measurable improvement in Engineering & Technical performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.

5 daysTotal Duration
5 DaysTraining Days
15 ModulesModules Covered
Max 20Class Size
EnglishLanguage
CPDAccreditations

What You Will Learn

11 key learning outcomes

01

Apply engineering standards and codes relevant to Corrosion Management in the oil, gas, and energy sectors

02

Analyse failure modes, root causes, and risk profiles for critical equipment and systems

03

Design or evaluate engineering solutions that meet functional, safety, and regulatory requirements

04

Interpret technical data, inspection findings, and performance metrics to support informed decisions

05

Apply integrity management principles to assess and extend the safe operating life of assets

06

Utilise industry codes (API, ASME, ISO, NACE) applicable to Corrosion Management disciplines

07

Develop inspection and maintenance strategies based on risk-based methodologies

08

Assess the impact of material selection, operating conditions, and degradation mechanisms on asset life

09

Communicate engineering findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

10

Apply lessons learned from industry incidents to improve engineering design and operational practices

11

Integrate HSE considerations into engineering decisions throughout the asset lifecycle

Course Outline

5 training days · 15 modules · hands-on workshops

1
Corrosion
Fundamentals
2
Inspection,
Monitoring
3
Cathodic
Protection
4
Protective
Coatings
5
Corrosion
Management
Day 1

Corrosion Fundamentals & Electrochemistry

Establish the scientific basis of corrosion and its occurrence in oil and gas environments.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Electrochemical Principles of Corrosion

  • Anodic and cathodic reactions: oxidation, reduction, and mixed potential
  • Galvanic series and dissimilar metal corrosion risk
  • Pourbaix diagrams: thermodynamic stability and immunity regions
  • Corrosion cell: electrolyte, anode, cathode, and metallic path requirements
Module 2

Corrosion Types & Mechanisms

  • Uniform corrosion: rate prediction models and measurement methods
  • Pitting and crevice corrosion: initiation, propagation, and detection
  • Stress corrosion cracking (SCC): material, environment, and stress conditions
  • Hydrogen embrittlement: mechanisms and susceptible alloys
Module 3

Oil & Gas Corrosion Environments

  • CO2 corrosion (sweet): de Waard-Milliams model and flow effects
  • H2S corrosion (sour): NACE MR0175 and sulphide stress cracking
  • Microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC): detection and control
  • Erosion-corrosion and flow-accelerated corrosion in pipelines
Practical Workshop

Corrosion diagnosis exercise: groups classify corrosion types from inspection photographs and maintenance records for a series of real equipment failures.

Day 2

Inspection, Monitoring & Risk-Based Inspection

Apply corrosion monitoring and inspection techniques within an RBI framework.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Non-Destructive Testing Methods

  • Ultrasonic testing (UT): A-scan thickness measurement and TOFD
  • Phased array UT (PAUT): weld inspection and corrosion mapping
  • Radiographic testing (RT): digital radiography and limitations
  • Magnetic flux leakage (MFL) and intelligent pigging for pipelines
Module 2

Corrosion Monitoring Techniques

  • Corrosion coupons: installation, retrieval, and data analysis
  • Electrical resistance (ER) probes: principle and data interpretation
  • Linear polarisation resistance (LPR) monitoring
  • Fluid sampling: water analysis and corrosivity indicators
Module 3

Risk-Based Inspection (API 580/581)

  • RBI methodology: probability and consequence of failure
  • Damage mechanism review: active threats by equipment type
  • Inspection effectiveness: categories A through E
  • RBI inspection plan: method, frequency, and coverage optimisation
Practical Workshop

RBI workshop: teams apply the API 580 semi-quantitative method to a process unit equipment list, ranking by risk and proposing optimised inspection intervals.

Day 3

Cathodic Protection Systems

Design and evaluate cathodic protection systems for buried and submerged metallic assets.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Cathodic Protection Principles

  • Electrochemical basis of cathodic protection: protection potential criteria
  • NACE SP0169 and SP0176: pipeline and offshore CP standards
  • CP system types: sacrificial anode vs. impressed current
  • CP surveys: CIPS, DCVG, and pearson survey methods
Module 2

Sacrificial Anode System Design

  • Anode materials: zinc, aluminium, and magnesium selection criteria
  • Current output and anode life calculation
  • Pipeline, tank bottom, and offshore structure CP design
  • Installation methods: bracelet anodes, sled anodes, and ribbon anodes
Module 3

Impressed Current CP Systems

  • Transformer-rectifier sizing and output calculations
  • Anode groundbed design: distributed, deep well, and remote types
  • Stray current interference: DC railways, HVDC, and telluric currents
  • ICCP commissioning, monitoring, and performance verification
Practical Workshop

CP design exercise: groups design a 25-year CP system for a buried pipeline segment, specifying anode type, quantity, and placement to achieve the protection criterion.

Day 4

Protective Coatings & Chemical Treatment

Select and evaluate coating systems and chemical inhibition programmes for corrosion mitigation.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Protective Coating Systems

  • Surface preparation: ISO 8501 grades and SSPC standards
  • Coating types: epoxy, polyurethane, FBE, and fusion-bonded epoxy
  • Application, curing, and holiday testing procedures
  • Coating condition assessment and maintenance painting
Module 2

Corrosion Inhibitors

  • Film-forming and neutralising inhibitor mechanisms
  • Inhibitor qualification: laboratory screening and field trials
  • Injection systems: continuous, batch, and squeeze treatments
  • Inhibitor performance monitoring: ER probes, coupons, and iron count
Module 3

Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment (ICDA)

  • ICDA methodology: pre-assessment, indirect inspection, and evaluation
  • Dry gas ICDA vs. liquid ICDA pipeline application
  • Electrolyte accumulation modelling: low-point identification
  • Integration of ICDA with chemical treatment programmes
Practical Workshop

Coating specification task: teams write a complete coating specification for a process vessel in sour service, including surface prep, primer, intermediate, and topcoat selections.

Day 5

Corrosion Management Systems & Fitness for Service

Build a systematic corrosion management framework and apply fitness-for-service assessment.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Corrosion Management Framework

  • Corrosion threat register: systematic identification of active threats
  • Corrosion control document (CCD): scope, ownership, and review
  • Corrosion KPIs: leading indicators and performance dashboards
  • Competency: corrosion engineer skills framework and development
Module 2

Fitness for Service (API 579 / BS 7910)

  • FFS assessment levels: 1, 2, and 3 and their applicability
  • General metal loss assessment: minimum thickness and remaining life
  • Local thin area (LTA) assessment: area-averaged vs. point assessment
  • Crack-like flaw assessment: fracture mechanics approach
Module 3

Digital Corrosion Management

  • Inspection data management systems (IDMS): data capture and trending
  • Predictive corrosion modelling: ML and physics-based hybrid models
  • Digital twins for pipeline corrosion monitoring
  • Integration of inspection data with CMMS and maintenance planning
Practical Workshop

Capstone corrosion management plan: groups develop an end-to-end corrosion management plan for a provided asset, covering threat identification, monitoring plan, mitigation strategy, and performance KPIs.

The course outline is indicative. Content may be adapted to reflect current industry developments and delegate experience levels.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for professionals across these roles

Mechanical & Process Engineers

Engineers responsible for equipment design, selection, and performance management

Integrity & Inspection Engineers

Professionals managing inspection programmes, FFS assessments, and regulatory compliance

Maintenance Supervisors

Supervisors planning and executing maintenance activities on critical process equipment

Operations Engineers & Technicians

Field operations staff responsible for day-to-day plant running and first-line fault response

HSE & Technical Safety Engineers

Safety professionals requiring engineering depth for risk assessment and incident investigation

Graduate Engineers

Early-career engineers building technical competency in their chosen engineering discipline

Schedule & Fees

Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime

Jun
02
02 Jun – 06 Jun 2026
Dubai, UAE
Classroom 8 seats available
$5,950
per delegate
Jun
27
27 Jun – 01 Jul 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 8 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
Jul
23
23 Jul – 27 Jul 2026
Singapore
In-House 6 seats available
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Aug
28
28 Aug – 01 Sep 2026
Houston, USA
Blended 7 seats available
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Sep
18
18 Sep – 22 Sep 2026
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Classroom 9 seats available
$5,950
per delegate
Oct
23
23 Oct – 27 Oct 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 4 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
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Accreditations & Recognition

This course carries internationally recognised professional credits

CPD Certified

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