Training in cathodic protection
Upskill your teams with our specialised training delivered by CP N4 certified trainers (NF EN ISO 15257:2017). Certification programmes Levels 1 to 3, field measurements and corrosion modules — inter and intra-company sessions.
What sets us apart
ISO 15257 Certified
CP N4 Land certified trainers (NF EN ISO 15257:2017) with over 15 years of field experience.
Small Groups
2 to 10 participants per session depending on the module for individualised support.
Flexibility
Inter-company or tailored intra-company sessions, in France and internationally.
Materials Included
Complete documentation, practical guides and course materials provided to every trainee.
Our training modules
Cathodic protection fundamentals
Introductory cathodic protection training, preparation for CP Level 1 Land certification per NF EN ISO 15257:2017.
- Principles of corrosion and cathodic protection
- CP systems: impressed current and anodes
- Potential measurements and interpretation
- Applicable standards and regulations
Cathodic protection technician training
Advanced technician training, preparation for CP Level 2 Land certification per NF EN ISO 15257:2017.
- CP system design and sizing
- Advanced measurement techniques (CIPS, DCVG, ACVG)
- Interference and stray currents
- System maintenance and rehabilitation
Cathodic protection specialist training
Expert-level training for engineers, preparation for CP Level 3 Land certification per NF EN ISO 15257:2017.
- Complex multi-site system design
- Advanced audit and diagnostics
- Project management and engineering studies
- Preparation for Level 3 certification
DCVG, ACVG fault detection and attenuation
Hands-on training in coating fault detection techniques on buried pipelines using DCVG and ACVG measurements.
- DCVG / ACVG principles and implementation
- Attenuation measurements and interpretation
- Fault location and classification
- Writing intervention reports
Potential measurements using the CIPS method
Master CIPS (Close Interval Potential Survey) measurements to assess cathodic protection effectiveness along a pipeline route.
- Principles of the CIPS method
- Equipment and measurement protocols
- Processing and interpreting potential profiles
- Identifying under-protected zones
Buried pipeline and cable detection
Electromagnetic detection techniques to locate and map buried networks in the field.
- Electromagnetic detection methods
- Using network detectors
- Field marking compliant with NF S70-003
- Practical exercises and case studies
Basic scientific concepts of corrosion
Introduction to the fundamental mechanisms of electrochemical corrosion and the essential concepts for understanding metal protection.
- Thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion
- Corrosion cells and Pourbaix diagrams
- Types of corrosion (uniform, galvanic, crevice)
- Overview of protection methods
Types of electrochemical corrosion in steels
In-depth study of the different forms of corrosion affecting steels in industrial, buried and submerged environments.
- Uniform, galvanic and pitting corrosion
- Stress corrosion cracking and fatigue
- Corrosion in buried and seawater environments
- Analysis and diagnostic methods
Industrial anti-corrosion protection systems
Overview of industrial anti-corrosion protection systems: coatings, inhibitors and cathodic protection.
- Organic and metallic coatings
- Corrosion inhibitors
- Cathodic protection by anodes
- Impressed current cathodic protection
Cathodic protection of buried and submerged structures
Design and implementation of cathodic protection for buried pipelines, civil engineering structures and offshore structures.
- Protection criteria per EN 12954 / ISO 15589 standards
- Anode-based CP: sizing
- Impressed current CP: sizing and adjustment
- Monitoring networks and maintenance
In partnership with SCW
IPSI Solutions has partnered with SCW (Strasbourg Corrosion & Welding) to deliver leading cathodic protection training. Our joint trainers are CP N4 Land certified per NF EN ISO 15257:2017, the highest international certification in the field.
- CP N4 Land certified trainers (ISO 15257)
- Preparation for Level 1 to 3 certification exams
- Theoretical and hands-on field training
- Recognised by French network operators
Training options
Inter-company training
Join a scheduled session with participants from other companies. Enriching exchanges, networking and a fixed calendar.
- Annual calendar available
- Mixed participants
- Individual rate per trainee
Intra-company training
Tailored training organised at your premises or ours. Programme adapted to your specific equipment and challenges.
- Customised content
- At your premises or ours
- Group made up of your teams
IPSI training brochure
Full catalogue, programmes and pricing — PDF
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Train your teams with IPSI Solutions
Our CP N4 certified trainers (ISO 15257) tailor the programme to your needs. Request a quote for your intra-company session.
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