Corrodere Academy, a global provider of coatings and corrosion control training and certification, recently signed a 10-year partnership agreement with the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr). This long-term collaboration will ensure Corrodere continues to provide industry professionals with essential skills for combating global corrosion issues.
The agreement was formalised with a visit to Corrodere’s office from ICorr President Dr Yunnan Gao, where he signed the agreement with Corrodere’s Managing Director, Andrew Deere. The extended collaboration underpins both organisations’ dedication to excellence in corrosion prevention through education and training, ensuring that industry standards remain high and that professionals across the field have access to accredited and respected qualifications.
Dr Yunnan Gao Commented:
“As the President of the Institute of Corrosion, I am thrilled to announce this further extension of our long-term partnership with Corrodere Academy, with whom we have been closely associated since 2010. This agreement not only strengthens our commitment to advancing professional competence in corrosion control but also ensures that industry professionals continue to have access to world-class training and accredited qualifications. Corrodere’s rigorous, ICorr-accredited programs in areas such as coating inspection and thermal metal spray provide vital skills needed to combat corrosion on a global scale. By renewing our partnership, we reaffirm our dedication to equipping professionals with the expertise necessary to meet today’s industry challenges and maintain high standards across the field.”
Corrodere Academy’s suite of ICorr-accredited courses includes:
- ICorr Coating Inspection Levels 1, 2, and 3
- Pipeline Coating Inspection
- Insulation Coating Inspection
- Thermal Metal Spray Inspection
- Hot Dip Galvanising Inspection
- Coating Surveys
These courses are designed to meet the stringent demands of the protective coatings industry, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to inspect, evaluate, and ensure the effective application of coatings.
“This new agreement extends our working relationship with ICorr and allows us to continue our mission of delivering top-quality training that meets the rigorous standards of the corrosion industry. Our shared vision with ICorr drives us to continuously improve and innovate, ensuring our courses provide real-world benefits to professionals and the industry alike. We look forward to building on the success of our strategic partnership”
Andrew Deere – Managing Director at Corrodere Academy
This 10-year agreement not only reinforces ICorr’s endorsement of Corrodere’s courses but also highlights the essential role of accredited training in the coatings industry. With this continued collaboration, ICorr and Corrodere Academy are committed to upholding and enhancing the professional standards that safeguard the integrity and longevity of critical infrastructure and assets.
For more information about ICorr-accredited courses at Corrodere Academy, please visit corrodere.com
Photo: Signing of the New Agreement, Andrew Deere – Managing Director at Corrodere Academy with ICorr President Dr Yunnan Gao.
