Corrosion and Materials Professional (API 571)
The Corrosion and Materials Professional (API 571) certification from the American Petroleum Institute (API) focuses on the knowledge required to understand and manage corrosion mechanisms within the petroleum and petrochemical industries. The certification assess your skills in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating corrosion for increased equipment longevity and operational safety. The certification focuses on various material degradation processes and helps complying to industry standards, reducing risks linked with corrosion in critical infrastructure.
Why is Corrosion and Materials Professional (API 571) important?
- Validates specialized knowledge in corrosion mechanisms relevant to the petroleum industry.
- Enhances skills in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating material degradation.
- Ensures compliance with industry standards and promotes equipment reliability.
- Improves operational safety through effective corrosion management.
- Increases professional credibility and employability in asset integrity roles.
- Supports lifelong learning in materials science and engineering principles.
- Meets regulatory and best-practice requirements for the petrochemical sector.
Who should take the Corrosion and Materials Professional (API 571) Exam?
- Corrosion Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Inspection Engineer
- Asset Integrity Engineer
- Reliability Engineer
- Quality Control Inspector
- Maintenance Engineer
Corrosion and Materials Professional (API 571) Certification Course Outline
The Corrosion and Materials Professional (API 571) Certification covers the following topics -
Section 1. Terms, Definitions, and Acronyms
Section 2. Damage Mechanisms
Corrosion and Materials Professional (API 571) FAQs
For how long is the license valid after purchase?
Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.
Do Skilr provide practice set questions for Corrosion and Materials Professional Exam?
Skilr provides unique sets of questions that will help you check your skills and knowledge in performing data analysis on Excel. These practice questions will help you increase your knowledge for better preparation of exam.
What is the course structure for the Exam?
Exam questions for the API 571 Corrosion and Materials certification are derived from API RP 571 Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry. • Introduction to Carbon and Alloy Steel Metallurgy • Introduction to Stainless Steel Metallurgy • Base Metal and Filler Metal Specifications - ASME Section II Parts A and C • Welding Metallurgy of Carbon and Alloy Steels
What is the format of the exam?
The exam consists of multiple choice questions.
When will I receive my exam results?
Exam results are typically released 6-8 weeks after the final day of the testing window. Results are emailed directly from Prometric to the email address that candidates provided when scheduling an exam on Prometric’s website.
How many questions will be there in Corrosion and Materials Professional exam?
There will be 80 questions which have to be completed in 3.25 hours in this exam.
Is there any assistance from Skilr in terms of exam preparation?
Yes, Skilr offers email support for any certification related query while you are preparing for the exam using our practice exams. Your query will be handled by experts in due course.
How the exam scores are calculated?
After the completion of your exam, the points you earned on each question are totaled and then compared with the cut score to determine whether the result is pass or fail.
Does Skilr offer Money Back Guarantee for the Exam Simulator?
Yes, we offer a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. In case you are not able to clear the exam for then you can request for the full refund. Please note that we only refund the cost of product purchased from Skilr and not the Corrosion and Materials Professional Exam cost.
Do you provide any preparation guidance for this certification exam?
Yes our experts frequently blog about the tips and tricks for exam preparation.
Can we try the free test before purchasing the practice exam?
Yes Skilr offers free practice tests for Corrosion and Materials Professional Exam which can be used before the final purchase for complete test.
Do you offer any discount on the bulk purchase?
Yes we offer nearly 50% discount for the order more than 10 products at a time. You can reach the Skilr Helpdesk for more details. The member of support staff will respond as soon as possible.
Can I reschedule or cancel the exam a day before the actual exam?
You may not reschedule or cancel an exam less than five (5) days before a current exam appointment.
What is the validity period of the certification?
The certification is valid for a period of 3 years.
When will I be certified?
The certification process typically takes 2-4 weeks after exam results are released, at which time a paper certificate and wallet card will be mailed to the “Preferred” address in your API account profile.
What is the time duration for Corrosion and Materials Professional exam?
You will get 3.25 hours to do 80 questions in this exam.
What is the refund policy of API exams?
Refund requests must be submitted to API within three months from the date payment was received by API and prior to the examination window, as set forth below.
What is the prerequisite for the exam?
• Candidates must hold a current API 510, 570 or 653 certification • If not above mentioned certification, then qualification is based on a combination of the level of education and industry experience acquired within the last 10 years
What is Corrosion and Materials Professional Exam?
API welcomes highly specialized inspectors, corrosion engineers, chemical engineers and other professionals across the entire petrochemical industry to obtain the API 571 Corrosion and Materials certification as a validation of their profound knowledge of corrosion processes.
Do I need to take a training course for the test?
No, ICP does not require candidates to take a training class to prepare for exams. It is the candidate’s decision whether to attend training before an ICP exam.
How to schedule the exam?
• Go to Prometric’s website at www.prometric.com/apiexams • Locate a testing center. • Schedule your computer-based test (CBT) location, date and time. • Confirm your exam appointment details.
What are the languages available for the exam?
The exam is available in English language.
What is the passing criterion for the exam?
Passing scores for the exam is 70%.