What Resources Does AMPP Offer for Education, Certification, and Standards?

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AMPP (The Association for Materials Protection and Performance) is a worldwide network of experts in corrosion control and protective coatings. Its site organizes resources into three main areas: Education & Certification, Standards & Technical, and community offerings like membership, events, and publications. Use the navigation menus on ampp.org to reach each area; the sections below describe what you will find there and how to choose the right entry point for your goal.

Education and Certification

This section is built around earning and maintaining professional credentials. Key resources include:

  • Certifications & Courses – the catalog of certification programs and related training.
  • Exam Preparation Guides (EPGs) – study materials tied to specific exams.
  • Course Schedule and Courses by Job Function – ways to find training by date or by the role you hold.
  • Online Learning – remote training options.
  • Check Exam Results and My Certification Portal – tools for candidates and credential holders.
  • Renew My Certification and Maintain My Credential – paths for keeping a credential active.
  • Find A Certified Professional – a directory for locating individuals who hold AMPP certification.
  • Training Licensee Providers and Funding Opportunities & Partnership Programs – resources for organizations delivering training or seeking support.

How to choose: if you are starting out, begin with Certifications & Courses and the Course Schedule. If you already hold a credential, go directly to Renew My Certification or My Certification Portal. If you need to verify someone else's credential, use Find A Certified Professional.

Standards and Technical Resources

AMPP's standards work covers both using existing standards and participating in their development:

  • Find a Standard and Shop Guides & Comparators – locating and obtaining standards documents.
  • Popular Standards – a shortcut to widely used standards.
  • Develop Standards and Standards Workspace – the process and workspace for contributing to standards development.
  • Technical Committees and Technical Programs – the committees and programs behind standards work.
  • Research Programs, including the Dr. A. John Sedriks Seed Grant – research funding and activity.
  • QP Programs (Qualified Products) – a distinct area with its own resources: Apply for Accreditation, Find a Contractor, Find a Program, AB 1 Qualified Products, CAS for QP 1, and QP Merit Program, plus listings for asset and facility owners, inspection companies, and contractors.
  • Forms and Applications, DAC Violations, and Frequently Asked Questions – administrative and compliance resources.

How to choose: if you need a standard for a project, start with Find a Standard. If you want to help write standards, use Develop Standards and the Standards Workspace. If you are a contractor or owner working with qualified products, the QP Programs pages are the relevant entry point.

Membership, Events, and Publications

Beyond training and standards, AMPP offers:

  • Membership – individual, corporate, and student tiers, plus chapters (find a local chapter, start one, or access officer resources).
  • Events – the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, an event directory, chapter and industry events, and the Forefront Series.
  • Career and community resources – Career Center, Member Directory, scholarships, technical and networking communities, student groups, Women of AMPP, and volunteering.
  • Publications and media – CoatingsPro Magazine, Materials Performance Magazine, the CORROSION Journal, blogs and newsletters (including the AMPPlify Newsletter and Protect & Perform Blog), podcasts, and webcasts.
  • Advocacy – legislative agenda, AMPP Advocacy Day, and a chapter advocacy toolkit.

How to choose: students should look at Student Membership, scholarships, and student groups first. Professionals seeking networking or career support should start with the Member Directory, Career Center, and technical communities.

A Practical Way to Navigate

  1. Decide your goal: earn or renew a credential, obtain or help develop a standard, or connect with the community.
  2. Use the top navigation to open Education & Certification, Standards & Technical, or Membership/Events accordingly.
  3. Within Education & Certification, pick the page matching your stage (new candidate, exam taker, or credential holder).
  4. Within Standards & Technical, pick Find a Standard for reference use or Develop Standards for participation.
  5. For anything administrative—forms, violations, FAQs—check the Resources entries under Standards & Technical.

Note that the site's registration messaging (for example, advance registration for events) indicates that some activities require sign-up; check the specific event or program page for details before planning.