Introduction
The Corrodere Academy stands as a beacon of expertise in the field of corrosion control alongside ICorr, providing unparalleled education and training to professionals worldwide. With a mission to combat the pervasive challenge of corrosion, the Academy equips individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect assets, ensure safety, and enhance durability across industries.

History and Evolution
Founded in 2000, the Corrodere Academy began with a vision to address the growing need for specialised corrosion control and prevention training. Over the years, it has evolved into a globally recognised Academy, offering a comprehensive suite of courses and certifications tailored to meet the diverse needs of industries such as oil and gas, marine, construction, and manufacturing and renewables.

Course Offerings
The Academy’s portfolio of courses has been designed to cover all aspects of corrosion control, covering inspection, application and specialist knowledge.

Above: Powder Coatings Course

Above: Blast Cleaning Course

Key courses include:

1. Inspection – ICorr endorsed Coating Inspection Level 1, 2 and 3 courses. – Other introductory Coating Inspection courses covering Insulation, Fireproofing, Pipeline, Hot Dip Galvanising, Thermal Metal Spraying, and Marine Coatings.

2. Train the painter – Protective Coating Application, Spray Painting and Abrasive Blast Cleaning modules.

3. Specialist Coating – Corrodere Diploma in Coatings for Corrosion Control alongside Coating Surveys, Corrosion Management and Corrosion Under Insulation courses.

Each course combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training, ensuring that participants gain a deep and actionable understanding of their chosen subject.

Certification Programmes

The Corrodere Academy offers internationally recognised QCA certification that validates the skills and expertise of industrial coating applicators. Certifications such as are highly regarded in the industry, often serving as a benchmark for excellence.

– QCA – A1 Abrasive Blast Cleaner
– QCA – P1 Protective Coatings Applicator
– QCA – S1 Spray Painter
– QCA – T1 Thin Film Intumescent Applicator

Expert Faculty
The Academy’s strength lies in its team of seasoned experts, who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the training material. These industry veterans are not only educators but also active practitioners, providing students with insights drawn from real-world challenges and solutions.

Global Reach
With a network of training centres and partners around the world, the Corrodere Academy extends its reach globally, providing its training material in a number of multiple languages, that makes its portfolio of courses accessible to a diverse audience. This international presence ensures that the Academy stays at the forefront of global trends and developments.

Industry Collaboration
Collaboration with industry leaders and professional bodies such as the Institute of Corrosion is a cornerstone of the Corrodere Academy’s approach. By partnering with key stakeholders, the Academy ensures its training programmes are aligned with industry standards and address current challenges within the Corrosion

Prevention Industry. These collaborations also facilitate development initiatives, driving innovation in corrosion prevention and control.

Success Stories
The impact of the Corrodere Academy is best illustrated through the success stories of its alumni. Students have gone on to make significant contributions in their respective fields, from ensuring safety is at the highest level on site, to progressing their careers and leading large-scale corrosion management projects.

Future Initiatives
Looking ahead, the Corrodere Academy is committed to continuing its tradition of excellence and innovation in Training delivery. Future initiatives include:

• Development: Investing in market research to stay ahead of emerging corrosion challenges and provide training solutions to industry.
• Expansion of Online Training: Enhancing the accessibility and flexibility of its programmes through advanced interactive e-learning platforms.
• Sustainability Focus: Integrating sustainability into its training programmes, emphasising eco-friendly corrosion prevention methods and company operational initiatives.

Conclusion
The Corrodere Academy stands at the forefront of corrosion control education, closely working with international corrosion societies and setting the standard for excellence in the field. By offering cutting-edge training, fostering industry collaboration, and driving innovation, the Academy plays a pivotal role in protecting assets and ensuring safety across industries worldwide.

Photo: ICorr Level 2 Coating Inspector

Contacts
For more information, visit the Corrodere Academy website or contact the team directly to learn how they can help your organisation. www.corrodere.com T: +44 (0) 1252 732 236 E: Lucy Pavia lucy@corrodere.com

The Institute of Corrosion is currently in the process of becoming a Full
Licensee of Engineering Council, in order to be able to provide CEng,
IEng and EngTech, directly through ICorr in future. This will be a major
improvement to our membership offering and member retention.

We are now looking for Professional Registration assessors (for both
Applications and Interview assessment purposes).

• Are you Engineering Council registered at CEng level?
• Do you want to give back to the profession by helping the next
  generation of engineers achieve professional registration?
• We are looking for volunteers to become Professional Registration
  Interview (PRI) assessors who will be reviewing, assessing, and
  interviewing applicants.

By giving us your time, you will be doing vital work ensuring the future of
the profession. All we need from you is 6 hours of your time per month.

If this is of interest to you, please reply: F.A.O Anthony Setiadi admin@icorr.org  and we will be in touch with you about the next steps.