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Credentials for Materials Engineers

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Certification

AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) Certification

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Short-Term Certificate

Additive Manufacturing Engineering

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Short-Term Certificate

Advanced Composite Materials and Manufacturing

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Course

Aerospace Engineer Coatings Application (AERO ENG) Training Course

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Recognize military documents and specifications used in corrosion control of aircraftIdentify coatings applied to aircraftDefine performance properties needed to qualify, validate, and verify coatings for aircraftIdentify coating defects and failures and define methods for prevention and repairDefine the requirements of a proper inspection method
Associate's Degree

Associate in Science-Transfer Materials Science and Manufacturing Engineering Track 2/MRP

Clark College
Associate's Degree

Associate in Science-Transfer Materials Science and Manufacturing Engineering Track 2/MRP

Whatcom Community College
Associate's Degree

Associate in Science-Transfer Materials Science and Manufacturing Engineering Track 2/MRP

Tacoma Community College
Associate's Degree

Associate in Science-Transfer Materials Science and Manufacturing Engineering Track 2/MRP

Skagit Valley College
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering

Northwestern University
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering

Purdue University-Main Campus
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering + Data Science

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Certification

Basic Coatings Inspector Certification (CIP Level 1)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Dry Film Thickness (DFT) MeasurementCoating Application BasicsSurface PreparationDecision-MakingWet/Dry Abrasive BlastingInspection
Certification

Basic Corrosion Course and Corrosion Foundations Micro-Credential

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
General CorrosionCorrosion ControlInspectionMonitoringAsset Integrity Management
Doctoral Degree

Biomedical Materials Science

University of Mississippi
Certification

Bridge Coatings Inspection Specialty

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Certification

Bridge Coatings Inspector (BCI) Level 1 Certification

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
InspectionQuality ControlProject SpecificationsHold / Check PointsBridge ElementsSafety Hazards
Certification

Bridge Coatings Inspector (BCI) Level 2 Certification

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Course

Cathodic Protection (CP) Field Techniques Course

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Explain consequences of corrosion on non-protected infrastructureIdentify parts of a corrosion cell and metals likely to corrode using the galvanic seriesRecall types, components, advantages, and disadvantages of CP systemsList components used for protecting, testing, and monitoring CP systemsOperate a multimeter to test voltage, current, and resistancePerform visual inspection and voltage verification on a reference electrode (half-cell)
Course

Cathodic Protection Interference

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Describe effects of stray current, AC voltage, and telluric currents on metallic structuresRecognize coating types and curing mechanismsDetect stray current, AC interference, and telluric currentRecognize deleterious effects of AC and DC interferenceMitigate and monitor AC and DC interferencePredict AC interference
Course

Cathodic Protection Specialist (CP4) Refresher Course - Virtual

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Design complete CP systems for water tanks, aboveground and underground storage tanks, and pipelinesDemonstrate knowledge of rectifier and ground bed installation, source code calculations, and protective coatingsPerform corrosion analysis on the job siteManage and direct field testsApply new technologies to existing CP programsProvide formal training on basic and advanced CP concepts
Certification

Cathodic Protection Specialist Certification (CP4)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Data ManagementField MeasurementInspection & EvaluationSystem Design
Certification

Cathodic Protection Technician Certification (CP2)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
CommunicationData ManagementField MeasurementInspection & EvaluationJob Site SafetyPlanning & Supervision
Certification

Cathodic Protection Technologist Certification (CP3)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
CommunicationData ManagementField MeasurementInspection & Evaluation
Bachelor's Degree

Ceramic Engineering

Colorado School of Mines
Certification

Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF)

Society of Manufacturing Engineers
$250 cost
Apply additive manufacturing terminology and concepts in contexts requiring understanding of AM processes, steps, applications, and industry use casesDifferentiate AM processes and materials when selecting technologies for various production, prototyping, or industrial environmentsEvaluate advantages and limitations of AM to inform decisions involving cost, accuracy, material behavior, and integration with traditional manufacturingApply design‑for‑additive‑manufacturing principles to optimize component geometry, process simulation, and internal features for AM environmentsPrepare and manage AM data files by selecting correct formats, generating builds, designing supports, and creating slice files for machine executionDocument and monitor build parameters using process documentation and statistical process control in production‑quality AM contexts
Certification

Certified Coatings Inspector Certification (CIP Level 2)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Environmental ControlsInspectionJob Site SpecificationsCentrifugal Blast CleaningWaterjettingSurface Preparation
Certification

Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Advanced Composites

American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply matrix and fiber technologies to correctly mix materials, identify specifications, select reinforcements, and work with advanced resin and thermoplastic systemsInterpret advanced composite design requirements to perform process modeling, understand work instructions, and apply balanced laminate and residual-stress conceptsExecute advanced molding processes to properly handle materials, perform debulks, mix resins, manage working life, and apply vacuum bagging and potting techniquesImplement health and safety practices to ensure safe machining, CNC operations, PPE use, hazard mitigation, and compliance with composite manufacturing standardsApply core material fabrication methods to construct and bond sandwich structures using proper vacuum bagging, co-cure, and co-bonding techniquesManage composite tooling operations to select molds, perform mold care, make tooling repairs, and utilize automated layup and fiber-placement equipment
Certification

Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Cast Polymer

American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply fundamental composites and cast‑polymer concepts to understand production processes, materials, molding methods, and the unique characteristics and advantages of cast polymer productsImplement plant‑wide safety practices to ensure safe handling of chemicals, equipment, lifting devices, power tools, and MEKP while maintaining proper housekeeping and hazard controlIdentify cast‑polymer material components to properly select matrices, resins, initiators, additives, coatings, fillers, and specialty materials used across polymer product typesPerform gel‑coat application procedures to prepare molds, apply release agents, control spray systems, calibrate equipment, and ensure quality through proper spraying methods and safety practicesExecute matrix‑casting operations to mix materials, control temperature, apply veining, perform vibration, demold, finish surfaces, troubleshoot systems, and document production processesOperate fabrication equipment to apply plural‑component systems, manage compressed air, use automated casting tools, and maintain calibrated pumps and delivery systems
Certification

Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Open Molding

American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Design cockpit drainage and electric bilge pump systems to ensure efficient water removal and long‑term vessel safetySelect potable water system components to support reliable installation and safe onboard water deliveryMaintain AC and DC electrical systems to ensure dependable operation of batteries,generators,chargers,and invertersInspect engine exhaust,propulsion,steering,and control systems to verify safe operation and compliance with marine standardsService fuel and ventilation systems to ensure safe gasoline and diesel performance and prevent vapor hazardsInstall portable and fixed firefighting equipment to provide compliant onboard fire protection capabilities
Certification

Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Vacuum Infusion Process

American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply matrix and fiber technologies to correctly mix materials, identify specifications, select reinforcements, and work with advanced resin and thermoplastic systemsInterpret advanced composite design requirements to perform process modeling, understand work instructions, and apply balanced laminate and residual-stress conceptsExecute advanced molding processes to properly handle materials, perform debulks, mix resins, manage working life, and apply vacuum bagging and potting techniquesImplement health and safety practices to ensure safe machining, CNC operations, PPE use, hazard mitigation, and compliance with composite manufacturing standardsApply core material fabrication methods to construct and bond sandwich structures using proper vacuum bagging, co-cure, and co-bonding techniquesManage composite tooling operations to select molds, perform mold care, make tooling repairs, and utilize automated layup and fiber-placement equipment
Certification

Certified Composites Technician (CCT) - Wind Blade Repair

American Composites Manufacturers Association
$310 cost
Apply fundamental composites and cast‑polymer concepts to understand production processes, materials, molding methods, and the unique characteristics and advantages of cast polymer productsImplement plant‑wide safety practices to ensure safe handling of chemicals, equipment, lifting devices, power tools, and MEKP while maintaining proper housekeeping and hazard controlIdentify cast‑polymer material components to properly select matrices, resins, initiators, additives, coatings, fillers, and specialty materials used across polymer product typesPerform gel‑coat application procedures to prepare molds, apply release agents, control spray systems, calibrate equipment, and ensure quality through proper spraying methods and safety practicesExecute matrix‑casting operations to mix materials, control temperature, apply veining, perform vibration, demold, finish surfaces, troubleshoot systems, and document production processesOperate fabrication equipment to apply plural‑component systems, manage compressed air, use automated casting tools, and maintain calibrated pumps and delivery systems
Bachelor's Degree

Civil Engineering, General

University of Central Florida
Course

Coatings in Conjunction with Cathodic Protection (CCCP)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Recall basic corrosion theory and CP fundamentalsIdentify types of structures protected by coatings and CPDescribe synergistic relationship of coatings used with CPDetermine advantages/disadvantages of coating types used with CPPerform selection criteria, application, inspection, and testing of coatingsIdentify failure modes of coatings in relation to CP
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Composites

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Certification

Concrete Coating Inspector (CCI) Level 1 Certification

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
InspectionProject SpecificationsInspection InstrumentsMoisture TestingInspection Planning and ProceduresDevelopment
Certification

Corrosion Specialist Certification

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Certification

Corrosion Technologist Certification

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Certification

Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Course and Micro-Credential

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
CUI System RequirementsLab Testing on CUI SystemProtective CoatingsCoating Application Under InsulationInsulation and JacketingSpray-On Insulation
Certification

Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Specialty

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Course

Corrosion and Protection of Concrete Structures and Buildings

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Characteristics of cement and concreteConcrete deterioration mechanismsCorrosion of steel in concreteAssessment, diagnosis, repair, and protection of concreteCathodic protection (CP) of reinforced concreteOther electrochemical methods
Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Fashion and Textile Design

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Bachelor's Degree

Fashion and Textile Management

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Doctoral Research

Fiber and Polymer Science

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Certification

Fireproofing Inspection Specialty

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Course

Fundamentals of Protective Coatings (C1) Course

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Corrosion typesCoating types and protection mechanismsCoating systems selectionSurface preparationPaint application methodsCoatings inspection
Certification

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional (GDTP) - Senior Level

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Understand the rules, definitions, principles, and meanings of the symbols and modifiers of GD&T as applied to engineering drawings and related documentationUnderstand the functions and relationships of part features and geometric controlsPerform calculations associated with GD&T derived from the drawing and related documentationUnderstand that the application of GD&T has implications for manufacturing, quality control, and verification processes associated with engineering drawings and related documentationApply the principles of GD&T to the establishment of functional gaging activities
Certification

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional (GDTP) - Technician Level

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Understand the meaning of the symbols, modifiers, and relationships of GD&T as applied to engineering drawings and related documentationMake the proper selection with consideration for the function and relationship of part features and of geometric controls, to document the product design intentPerform calculations associated with GD&T to determine geometric requirementsApply the appropriate geometric control symbols, modifiers, and datum references to the engineering drawings and related documentationApply the principles of GD&T to the operations of manufacturing, quality control, and verification processes associated with engineering drawings and related documentationApply the principles of GD&T to the establishment of functional gaging activities
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Consumer Textile Product Design and Development

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Hybrid Vehicle Systems-Materials Engineering

Purdue University-Main Campus
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Materials Science and Engineering

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Nonwoven Science and Technology

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Textile Brand Management and Marketing

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Textile Supply Chain Management

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Course

In-Line Inspection (ILI)

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Collecting data for pipeline corrosion integrity evaluation and monitoringDescribing ILI and its relationship to overall integrity assessmentRecalling relevant industry standards, regulations and best practicesRecognizing types of ILI technologies and their benefits/limitationsSelecting appropriate ILI technology for a given situationDefining responsibilities of operator and/or service provider
Certification

Internal Corrosion Technologist Certification and Internal Corrosion Level 1 Course

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Identifying Corrosion TypesPresence of CorrosionInternal CoatingsLaboratory TestingField TestingChemical Treatments
Course

Lead Paint Worker Safety

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
OSHA Lead in Construction StandardsRespiratory Protection StandardsEnvironmental protection regulationsHazard exposure recognition and preventionWorker protection from lead and toxic metalsControl of environmental releases
Course

Lead/Hazardous Paint Removal Refresher (C5) Course

Association for Materials Protection and Performance
Identifying sources of hazardous coatings and materialsAssessing risks of industrial painting activitiesImplementing controls and work practices to protect workers and environmentVerifying adequacy of control optionsUnderstanding OSHA and EPA regulations
Master's Degree

M.Eng. in Materials Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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