Inspection Training

API’s suite of inspection training courses focuses on providing the learner with practical knowledge and competencies relevant to petroleum and petrochemical inspection personnel. Training is available in a variety of instructional modalities including face-to-face, live virtual and on-demand eLearning. Courses can be counted toward Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for API Individual Certification Programs (ICP) recertification requirements.

Introduction to API 510 In-service Pressure Vessel Inspection Code

Upcoming Dates: November 3-4, 2025

This course is instructionally designed for novice inspectors, engineers, and other personnel who are starting, changing, or expanding their careers and want to be introduced to the API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code. The course is conducted virtually via Microsoft® Teams Meeting and instructed by CASTI.

CPDs: up to 16 hours

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Introduction to API 570 In-service Piping Inspection Code

Upcoming Dates: November 6-7, 2025

This course is instructionally designed for novice inspectors, engineers, and other personnel who are starting, changing, or expanding their careers and want to be introduced to the API 570 Piping Inspection Code. The course is conducted virtually via Microsoft® Teams Meeting and instructed by CASTI.

CPDs: up to 16 hours

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Introduction to API 653 In-service Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection Standard

Upcoming Dates: October 16-17, 2025

This course is instructionally designed for novice inspectors, engineers, and other personnel who are starting, changing, or expanding their careers and want to be introduced to the API 653 In-service Tank Inspection Standard. The course is conducted virtually via Microsoft® Teams Meeting and instructed by CASTI.

CPDs: up to 16 hours

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RP 578 PMI: Guidelines and Application Procedures for API-RP 578 Positive Material Identification (PMI) Using XRF & OES Technologies

The course is covered in 2-day sessions of instruction on both classroom theory and field testing procedures through: (1) Understanding API RP 578 Guidelines and (2) Application of Proper PMI Testing Procedures. Instructed by Analytical Training Consultants, an API-U Preferred Provider.

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API 579-1/ ASME FF-1 Fitness-for-Services

Instructed by Equity Technical Institute, an API-U Preferred Provider

Unlock the essentials of Fitness-For-Service (FFS) evaluations in our comprehensive training course, designed to immerse you in the principles and application of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1. With a focus on Level 1 and Level 2 assessment procedures, this course delivers the knowledge and insights needed to confidently assess fixed equipment integrity and make informed run-repair-replace decisions. Guided by industry-leading subject matter experts, you'll delve into the fundamentals and technical basis of the assessment procedures. For hands-on application, our seasoned instructors bring their practical experience to the course by providing detailed explanations and step-by-step solutions of real-world FFS assessments. Take the next step in your professional development and gain the confidence to perform FFS assessment procedures using API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1.

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API 520/ 521 Pressure Relieving Systems

Instructed by Equity Technical Institute, an API-U Preferred Provider

Gain the knowledge and skills to ensure safety and reliability in your pressure relief systems with our comprehensive API 520/51 Pressure Relief Systems (PRS) training course. Taught by renowned expert and long-time API 520 chairman, Phil Henry, this hands-on course dives deep into the proper sizing, selection, and installation of Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs), equipping you to assess the overpressure protection of your facility. Key topics include 3% inlet pressure drop requirements, sizing for two-phase flashing service, and the impact of back pressure on PRD stability and performance. This training course combines in-depth technical knowledge with real-world application, making it a must-attend for processing industry professionals.

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API 571 Damage Mechanisms

Instructed by Equity Technical Institute, an API-U Preferred Provider

Upcoming Dates: October 7 - 9, 2025

Discover the ultimate guide to understanding and managing refining damage mechanisms (DMs) with our comprehensive course based on API RP 571. Designed for industry professionals, this course connects the most prevalent DMs found in major refining process units, providing invaluable insights into how and where they typically occur. You’ll gain a deep understanding of damage mechanisms across key units, including crude processing, hydroprocessing, and fluid catalytic cracking. Taught by senior instructors with extensive real-world experience, this course blends technical knowledge with practical expertise, equipping you to identify, prevent, and address DMs effectively.

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API 580/581 Risk-Based Inspection

Instructed by Equity Technical Institute, an API-U Preferred Provider

Upcoming Dates: September 23 - 25, 2025

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) with this API-U course, designed to equip you with the principles, methodologies, and best practices outlined in API RP 580 and 581. With a strong focus on API RP 581 technology, this training delves into evaluating processing equipment by analyzing probability of failure, consequence of failure, and overall risk, empowering you to make risk-driven inspection decisions. The highlight of the course is learning how to plan the next inspection based on risk assessment outcomes, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient use of resources. Our expert instructors guide you through the process of developing and maintaining an RBI program, offering practical advice to avoid common challenges and maximize program effectiveness. You’ll also explore the cost-benefit analysis and risk reduction potential of RBI programs, demonstrating their value to your operations. Whether you’re new to RBI or looking to refine your skills, this training will prepare you to implement robust inspection strategies that optimize your program.

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API RP 572: Introduction to Pressure Vessel Inspection Practices

This course is designed for inspectors, engineers, and other personnel who want to learn more about the practice of pressure vessel inspection, as described in API Recommended Practice 572. Eligible to earn CPDs toward ICP recertification.

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API RP 576: Introduction to Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices

This course is designed for inspectors, engineers, and other personnel who want to learn more about the practice of inspection of pressure-relieving devices, as described in API Recommended Practice 576. Eligible to earn CPDs toward ICP recertification.

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API RP 577: Introduction to Welding Processes, Inspection, and Metallurgy for Inspectors

This course is designed for inspectors, engineers, and other personnel who want to learn more about welding processes, inspection, and metallurgy, as described in API Recommended Practice 577. Eligible to earn CPDs toward ICP recertification.

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ASME Section IX – Procedure Qualification

This four-part course will introduce the learner to welding procedure qualification (PQR) based on the requirements of ASME Code Section IX. Eligible to earn CPDs toward ICP recertification.

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ASME Section V - Introduction to NDE Basics

This course is designed for inspectors, engineers, and other personnel who want to learn more about the "more common" nondestructive testing methods and requirements in ASME Section V. Eligible to earn CPDs toward ICP recertification.

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ASTM Standards: Carbon & Alloy Steels

This virtual training course is designed for all individuals who work with steels. You will learn how carbon steels, low-alloy steels, and alloy steels are addressed in ASTM Standards, improving your ability to identify steels for a given application; and by using ASTM Standards, understand the technical requirements for each type of steel, as well as meaningfully evaluate supplied steel chemistry and mechanical properties. Eligible to earn CPDs toward ICP recertification.

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ASTM Standards: Making Steel Plate, Pipe, Shapes, & Forgings

This virtual training course is designed for all individuals who work with steels. You will learn how common steel wrought products, such as: rolled, forged, tubular, and wire products are made; and by using ASTM Standards improve your ability to understand how the product’s mechanical properties are developed through steelmaking practices, chemical composition, inclusion control, and forming methods. Eligible to earn CPDs toward ICP recertification.

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Intro to ASME Section IX – Performance Qualification

This three-part course will introduce the learner to welding performance qualification (WPQ) based on requirements of ASME Code Section IX. Eligible to earn CPDs toward ICP recertification.

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The Mechanical Integrity Professional Academy courses are a joint initiative by Inspectioneering Training and the American Petroleum Institute. These foundational short courses range from 1 - 3 hours in length and are delivered by MI professionals with deep domain expertise and industry knowledge. Each course provides Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, which satisfy API's ICP recertification requirements.

Equipment Inclusion

In this on-demand video course, you will learn how to effectively identify the equipment that should be included in a facility's process safety management (PSM) program, specifically the facility’s mechanical integrity (MI) program. The instructor will provide guidance on the different criteria that should be considered when determining which equipment to include in a program. You will also learn about the various “layers of protection” in preventing a loss of primary containment (LOPC) and how to work through them to identify equipment that should be included. Furthermore, you will delve into the different types of equipment and learn how to break down those pieces of equipment into smaller components. By analyzing the components of each equipment type, you will be able to determine which ones can be excluded from the program.

To further enhance your learning, the course includes a final exam and a workshop at the end where you will apply the concepts covered in the course. You will be provided with a process and its details and asked to determine which types of equipment from that process should be included in a safe and compliant program.

CPDs: 1

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Damage Mechanisms

This on-demand video course aims to enhance your understanding of damage mechanisms and their impact on mechanical integrity in facilities. It provides an overview of API RP 571, Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry—the industry's primary resource on damage mechanisms.

The course covers reactor effluent cooler (REAC) systems, a very dangerous system in oil refineries. You will also gain a better understanding of two dangerous damage mechanisms: sulfidation and high temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA). Additionally, the course covers damage mechanisms affecting Amine Units, a comparison of inspection compliance programs with inspection excellence programs, and a brief overview of the most pervasive damage mechanism in our industry: external corrosion.

CPDs: 1

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Pressure Relief Devices

This on-demand video course provides an introduction to the basics of pressure relief devices (PRDs) for mechanical integrity professionals. Topics covered include a review of pertinent codes and standards for pressure relief, recognition of PRD installation issues, mitigation of deficiencies that cause pressure relief valve (PRV) instability, maintaining PRV reliability through best practices in inspection and testing, and finally, a discussion on procedures to prevent overpressure during maintenance.

CPDs: 1.5

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NDE Technologies

This on-demand video course provides an overview of nondestructive examination (NDE) technologies for degradation monitoring of assets. This course covers key topics such as NDE testing goals (i.e., what do you want to get out of NDE) and current NDE technologies such as radiography (RT), ultrasonics (UT), eddy current (EC), and more. Additionally, the course will address common damage mechanisms and their morphologies, choosing the appropriate NDE method for specific damage mechanisms, and effectively acquiring NDE data.

Whether you're new to NDE technologies or seeking to expand your knowledge, this course provides an overview and practical understanding of how to monitor asset degradation effectively.

CPDs: 1.25

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Fitness-for-Service

This 1-hour course offers an introduction to Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments. An FFS assessment is a multidisciplinary engineering analysis of equipment to determine whether it is fit for continued service, usually until the next shutdown. This concise course explains the concept of Fitness-for-Service (FFS), discusses FFS and Lifecycle Management (LCM) Principles, briefly reviews the history and development of API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 (the current Fitness for Service document), highlights opportunities for Fitness-for-Service, and provides an overview of API 579-1.

CPDs: 1.00

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Fixed Equipment Inspection Practices

This course offers an understanding of the key recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEPs) for the design and inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance (ITPM) of fixed equipment, specifically storage tanks, pressure vessels, heat exchange equipment, and piping. It is one of several courses offered by the Mechanical Integrity Professional (MIP) Academy, a joint training initiative between the American Petroleum Institute and Inspectioneering Training Solutions.

CPDs: 1.5

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Risk-Based Inspection

This course offers an understanding of API RP 580/581 Risk-Based Inspection. It is one of several courses offered by the Mechanical Integrity Professional Academy, a joint training initiative between the American Petroleum Institute and Inspectioneering Training Solutions. This course provides a general overview of Risk-Based Inspection focusing on the fundamental concepts of mitigating risk through inspection. Topics covered will include an introduction to risk and uncertainty, and how they relate to Risk-Based Inspection planning; an overview of API RP 580; an overview of API RP 581; Probability of Failure; Consequence of Failure; and risk calculations and inspection planning.

CPDs: 1.25

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