AMPP Combines Legacy Certification Programs to Launch Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) Certification

Houston, Texas and Pittsburgh, Pa. – (Nov. 4, 2024) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority on materials protection and performance, has launched the Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) certification. This program consolidates legacy certification pathways into a comprehensive credential, recognizing professionals who design and oversee coating projects that protect critical assets, the environment, and the public from corrosion and coating failure.

The PCS certification bridges the gap between stakeholders in the protective coatings industry, including contractors, engineers, owners, and specifiers. The new AMPP PCS certification combines the best elements of the legacy SSPC and NACE PCS programs, focusing on industry needs while providing a path forward for current and future PCS-certified professionals.

Certification holders will demonstrate proficiency in technical aspects of coatings, failure analysis, project management, specification review, application, and inspection to ensure optimal performance of coating systems throughout their projected service life.

To qualify for the PCS certification, applicants must meet rigorous work experience and educational requirements, including holding an active Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2) Certification or higher, completing a series of essential courses, and passing the AMPP PCS Certification Exam.

“We are excited to offer a certification that addresses the evolving needs of the protective coatings industry,” said Keenan Loubser, Senior Director of Credentialing and Operations at AMPP. “The new AMPP PCS certification combines the best elements of the legacy SSPC and NACE PCS programs, focusing on industry needs while providing a path forward for current and future PCS-certified professionals. This certification will help individuals advance their careers and set a new standard of excellence by promoting best practices in corrosion prevention and asset protection.”

The PCS certification is now available through AMPP’s My Certification Portal, where candidates can apply, track their progress, and register for required exams. This certification will enhance the value professionals bring to their organizations by equipping them with the skills to ensure project success and longevity.

For more information on the PCS certification, visit AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) Certification - AMPP.

 ABOUT AMPP
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is a global community of professionals focused on the protection of assets and the performance of industrial and natural materials. AMPP was established in 2021 following a merger between NACE International and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings. The new association unites 145 years of corrosion control and protective coatings expertise and service to industry and members worldwide. Today, AMPP is the world’s largest corrosion control and protective coatings organization, serving more than 35,000 members in over 140 countries. AMPP is headquartered in the United States with offices in Houston and Pittsburgh, and additional offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai (training center), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. www.ampp.org