Marine Corrosion Certification - Online LIVE - October 2025

ABYC’s Marine Corrosion Certification course is designed for marine professionals with a minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience. It is strongly recommended that certification candidates possess the ABYC Marine Electrical Certification before enrolling in the Marine Corrosion Certification course. The course assumes candidates have foundational knowledge in areas such as electrical grounding, current flow, galvanic isolation, and basic marine electrical concepts.

The program covers a broad spectrum of essential topics, helping participants develop a deep understanding of corrosion mechanisms, prevention techniques, and industry standards.

In addition to theoretical knowledge, this course includes a review of ABYC E-2 (Cathodic Protection) and A-28 (Galvanic Isolators) standards.. Through the examination of real-world case studies, participants will learn to recognize various types of corrosion, implement effective mitigation strategies, and conduct comprehensive corrosion surveys.

By the end of the course, individuals will have a solid foundation to identify, assess, and address corrosion issues in marine environments, and will be well-prepared to take on the Marine Corrosion Certification Exam.

Certification Advisement Recommendations:

• ABYC Electrical Certification (strongly recommended)
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the marine field
• Understanding of basic electrical and corrosion concepts

Course Topics:

• Basics of Matter: Understanding atoms, molecules, ions, and how they interact.
• Chemical Bonding & Electrochemical Reactions: Exploring how chemical processes affect marine corrosion.
• pH and Corrosion: The role of acidity and alkalinity in corrosion.
• Electrical Theories: Comparing conventional electrical-flow theory and electron-flow theory.
• The Galvanic Series: Understanding  the potentials of common marine metals and how it impacts corrosion.
• Corrosion Types: Investigating single-metal, galvanic, and stray-current corrosion.
• Shore Power Systems: Mitigation of corrosion in electrical shore power connections.
• Metals in the Marine Environment: Properties and characteristics of materials commonly used.
• Protective Coatings: Their use in corrosion prevention and how to apply them effectively.
• Cathodic Protection Systems: The science behind them and practical applications.
• Conducting a Corrosion Survey: Step-by-step procedures for identifying and analyzing corrosion risks on vessels.

Click HERE to take the Corrosion Certification Pretest to help determine whether you are ready to successfully take the certification exam.

Chapters

• Basic Atomic Theory and Chemistry
• Electricity and Corrosion
• Corrosion Processes
• Specialized Corrosion and its Forms
• Galvanic Corrosion
• Stray-Current (Electrolytic) Corrosion
• Shore-Power Systems and Corrosion Mitigation
• Material Selection and Design
• Paint and Coating Systems
• Cathodic Protection
• Mitigation Strategies, By Corrosion Type
• Corrosion Investigation and Survey
• Standards Review (E-2)

ABYC Standards

• A-28, Galvanic Isolators
• E-2, Cathodic Protection Systems
• E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats
• T-1, Aluminum Applications for Boats and Yachts

Member Price: $985 for registrations received by October 13.
$1,110 for registrations received on or after October 14 include a late registration fee

Non-Member Price: $1,495 for registrations received by October 13.
$1,620 for registrations received on or after October 14 include a late registration fee

Certification Exam Included: YES, one exam. Retesting fee is $179 per attempt.

Study Guide Included: YES

Course Length:  held 3 days a week for 3 weeks, 90 minute live sessions

CEUs: 32 (upon successfully passing the exam)

Live Online Class Schedule: ABYC instructor will lead live course sessions, 3 days a week for 3 weeks (each session 90 minutes long).

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM ET each day, Tuesday-Thursday, for 3 weeks.

• Week 1: October 21-23
• Week 2: October 28-30
• Week 3: November 4-6

How this course works:

• Login to this Online Learning site during the scheduled live event, Zoom links are provided under each sessions found under Course Contents tab.
  
• Each live session will cover several chapters in chronological order of study guide
• Q&A with instructor at the end of each session

Certification Exam Testing:

At the end of the course, participants will take the certification exam online through a third party proctoring service. More details are provided on the Exam Info tab during the course.

Scheduling the exam is flexible and up to the participant. Participants may schedule their testing date & time . Online testing is available Mondays through Wednesdays all day and Thursdays until 1pm (ET). There will be given a 30 day test by deadline, if you do not test by the given date there is a $25 extension fee due to receive a new test by deadline.

Exam retesting: If you do not pass on your first attempt, you may sign-up to retest at anytime. There is a retesting fee of $179 per attempt. There is no deadline to sign-up to retest by, you may retest when you are confident and ready to challenge the exam.

Certification Designations:

ABYC's Certified Advisor or Certified Technician certification designations align with the type of work being performed by the individual. Upon passing the certification exam, participants will be awarded with the Marine Corrosion Advisor certification or Marine Corrosion Technician certification, depending on their role and work experience.

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ADA Requests for the Certification Exam:

We want to ensure that you have the necessary support and accommodations to succeed. If you require any accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or any other support, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make appropriate arrangements. Students with ADA accommodations must inform the ABYC in writing of said needs at the time of class registration to ensure that any special accommodations can be made for exam taking. 

Cancellation/Refunds:

Requests for cancellation and refund of a class registration must be submitted, in writing, no less than 10 days prior to the course start date. A $150 cancellation fee will apply. Refunds will not be considered for non-attendance. Cancellation requests may be emailed to Casey Bates at cbates@abycinc.org. Refunds will be issued within 30 days after the course end date.