About the Corrodere Academy

"Our mission is to produce and continually develop professional accredited online and classroom-based training courses in the use of protective coatings for corrosion control”

Propel Your Career with Corrodere Academy

Learn. Discover. Succeed.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into protective coatings or advancing towards senior inspection and engineering roles, Corrodere Academy provides the internationally recognised qualifications and industry expertise to help you build a career without limits.

As a global leader in corrosion control and protective coatings training, we deliver accredited programmes trusted by employers across the marine, energy, infrastructure, oil & gas, rail and construction sectors. Every course is designed with one goal in mind: to give you the knowledge, confidence and credentials to stand out in a competitive industry.

Why choose Corrodere Academy?

Since 2007, we’ve transformed the way the coatings industry learns. What began as a specialist training provider has grown into a globally recognised academy delivering qualifications in more than 25 countries, with a portfolio of accredited courses that has expanded tenfold.

When you study with Corrodere, you’re joining a community of professionals who are committed to raising standards across the industry.

What sets us apart?

Globally recognised qualifications valued by leading employers worldwide
Industry-leading accreditation from respected professional bodies
Flexible learning through online, distance learning and classroom delivery
Expert tutors with decades of real-world coatings and corrosion experience
Outstanding student support from enrolment through to qualification

Our commitment to quality goes far beyond the classroom. Every programme is continually reviewed to reflect the latest industry standards, technologies and best practice, ensuring your qualification remains relevant throughout your career.

Learn from the Protective Coatings Specialists

Protective coatings is a specialist industry that demands technical expertise, practical competence and recognised qualifications. That’s exactly what we deliver.

Our programmes combine engaging theory with practical application, allowing students to develop both the knowledge and the hands-on skills employers are looking for. Whether you’re studying online, by distance learning or in person, you’ll graduate with a qualification that supports genuine career progression.

We don’t just teach industry standards—we help shape them.

World-leading training programmes

Corrodere Academy is proud to have developed several pioneering qualifications that have become benchmarks for the global coatings industry, including:

Train the Painter – the world’s leading accredited industrial coating applicator programme
ICorr Coating Inspection – internationally recognised inspection qualifications from Level 1 to Level 3
Protective Coatings Specialist programmes for professionals seeking advanced technical expertise

As the industry evolves, so do we. Our expanding course calendar continually introduces innovative new programmes, ensuring you always have access to the latest skills, technologies and career opportunities.

Your future starts here

Whether you’re a coating applicator, inspector, supervisor, engineer or corrosion professional, Corrodere Academy is here to help you Learn, Discover and Succeed.

Invest in your future with qualifications recognised around the world—and take the next step towards a rewarding career in protective coatings and corrosion control.

Download our prospectus and start your journey today.

The Corrodere Academy is here to help you LEARN, DISCOVER and SUCCEED within the Protective Coatings and Corrosion Control industry. So, what are you waiting for? Download a prospectus and start learning with us today!

I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank the entire Corrodere Team for their incredible support during this course. Special thanks to Christine, Dave, David, Ella, Lucy, and Caroline for their dedication, patience, and consistent follow-up. It’s truly appreciated. Looking ahead, I’m excited to explore more courses with you.

Sebastian Bamba

I really enjoyed the course and feel I have massively gained from the way you delivered it. I am currently studying for my ICORR level 2 and feel a bit more confident with how you broke down the information, so thank you!

Graeme Olley – Kaefer

As a new business, we wanted to ensure that we had the best practices in place from day one, and our employees have a clear route of training and progression, as well as giving our clients the confidence in our capability and competencies. The Train the painter programme with Corrodere is the perfect fit, as it allows us to train our staff accordingly and promote within; ensuring employee satisfaction and retention, along with a high quality end product for our clients every time.

Ryan Gibson – Dart Industrial Services Ltd

Buckingham Coatings are dedicated to providing our people with the highest possible standard of training, this allows us in turn to deliver outstanding results for our customers. We are pleased to be working with Corrodere Academy.

Chris Hall – Buckingham Coatings Ltd

Perfectly presented course and an extremely knowledgeable trainer! Well spoken and any issues/questions were explained professionally. I would 100% recommend this company! Fantastic job guys, thanks again.

Allen – HC Technical Consulting and Contracting Services Ltd

This course focuses on practical work and is very useful in the field. It allowed me to increase my knowledge and capabilities, and is definitely worth recommending to others.

Sang-Hoon

I would just like to express my sincere thanks to you for all the help and direction provided to me on the ICorr Coatings Inspector Level 1 journey! I found the Training platform extremely informative and the Practical Workshop had a very strong impact in preparation for the final Exam. I look forward to continuing my association with the Corrodere Academy to achieve additional inspection certification.

Tony Hayes

The SSPC Insulation Inspector course is very informative and easy to learn. Assessment is course related. I would fully recommend to those who don’t have access to attend class in UK - Kok Oon Wong, November 2021

Kok Oon Wong

Very pleased with the content of the course. The flexibility of studying allowed me to continue with my work commitments I have been in the protective coatings industry for 35 years and the content and detail within the course had me glued to the screen. Very informative.

Wayne Waller – ICorr level 2 – March 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and the help from the Corrodere team in accessing the training platform and booking the exam was amazing; it was greatly appreciated. Having previously attended and studied numerous courses relating to the corrosion protection of steel structures, I can definitely say I have gained transferable knowledge and skills I can now apply to all aspects of my duties in the field, not just when completing coating survey activities. I couldn't recommended this course more to any Inspector wanting to "level up"

Warren Wilson

Well recommended to anyone who wants to further their personal development in the (coatings) industry from their own home or workplace……It was so good I have booked another two courses

Lenny Harkins

Extremely well-presented set of courses, with a written exam upon completion. In today’s climate you get asked more and more for separate qualifications, these course’s meet and exceed the expectations of most experienced Coating Engineers, and company requirements.

Rob Wilson

I would particularly like to thank all involved in the delivery of the Corrodere Academy Coating Inspector Courses on behalf of the Institute of Corrosion. This last year has been the most successful so far

John Fletcher, Previous President at the Institute of Corrosion

I found the practical (workshop) before the assessment day to be very useful as it gave me the chance to ask questions and communicate with a vastly experienced trainer, rather than reading material over and over again.

Stuart Kowalik, Taziker Industrial

[The Coating Surveys course] is a very nice refresher on the difference between the ISO/ASTM and European standards for failure allowance. I see it playing a big role in warranties and guarantees which is something I just started developing for asset owners when we repair their ships.

Marcus Ashburner

The course provides an extremely thorough overview of this complex topic. If coating surveys form part of your day to day activities then I would strongly recommend that you find out more.

Simon Daly, CUI & High Heat, Hempel

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