The Certified Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) training course is available twice in 2025 by the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) to meet the increasing demand from industry.
MIC is the least understood phenomenon of corrosion despite it was confirmed as the prime cause of a number of high-profile failures around the world with devastating effect on health, safety, reliability and finance of operations, company reputation and the environment. Around 20% of all corrosion failures are primarily due to the metabolic activities of microorganisms in industrial systems, with an estimated annual cost of UDS 2.5 billion to the oil and gas industry.
The state-of-the-art course provides expert knowledge on MIC threat, identification, and mitigation technologies. The last over three decades of research and field experience, provided in-depth understanding of oilfield microbiology. The introduction of molecular microbiology methods to industry enhanced microbial characterisation and the development of more effective monitoring and prevention techniques.
The course uses case studies to share best practices to control the spiraling MIC and associated microbial colonisation cases in different natural and industrial systems around the globe. Microbes colonise systems with traces of water with detrimental effect on most industries including the oil and gas, water treatment and filtration/reverse osmosis, infrastructure, heat exchangers, paper industry, waterway structures, and nuclear energy. It also addresses future trends regarding the development of effective modelling to better predict MIC and to ensure targeted treatment.
The ICorr Certified MIC Technologist course covers the different aspects of MIC to meet the demands of various industries including;
- Corrosion causing microbes
- Monitoring (conventional and modern) methodologies
- Control and prevention technologies
- Affected materials
- Identification and managing MIC.
The course duration, requirement and cost are summarised in the following table.
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Certified MIC Technologist |
A five-day course covering both theoretical and practical sessions with a focus on providing detailed knowledge on managing and conducting a MIC control program including setting system specific sampling schemes and monitoring strategies, data interpretation and presentation and identification of potential risks and confirming microbial involvement. Certification exam will be on the last day of the course. |
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Who should attend |
The course will be of considerable benefits to managers, consultants, project leaders, industrial microbiologists, corrosion professionals, engineers, scientists, students, field management, contractors and technical and analytical staff. |
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Cost of the course |
The fee for the course is GBP 1,950 + VAT‡ including ICorr certification. The cost is based on attending the course in the UK. |
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Dates |
May 19th to 23rd, 2025 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â and October 13th to 17th, 2025 |
‡: Reclaimable by VAT registered companies
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Warwick Castle
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