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18 SEPTEMBER 2016 COATINGSPROMAG.COM N ACE International, e Worldwide Corrosion Authority, is expanding its educational offerings with a series of online training courses to address an increased need for flexible education options. e courses range from introduc- tory, such as the Basic Corrosion Online program, to specialized topics, such as Power Industry Corrosion Concepts and Corrosion in the Water & Wastewater Industry. ese allow corrosion profes- sionals to continue their education in a self-study format. NACE introduced its first e-course — Intro to Coating Inspection — in 2011, and the society has continued to grow its online course portfolio with five distinct courses. e first module of the newest NACE e-course, Industrial Coating Application, became available in August 2016. A ll NACE online courses are subscription-based for a period of one year, giving students ample time to access the course materials and complete the course work. e online courses allow students to earn Professional Development Hours (PDH) and prepare for certain NACE International Institute certifica- tion exams. "Our online courses offer the same quality of education as our traditional courses," said Pam Nicoletti, director of education at NACE. "We want to give that opportunity to those who may not have the time or resources to travel to a NACE train- ing center or those who simply prefer to study at their own pace." is summer, NACE debuted its newest online educa- tional offering, the Cathodic Protection Virtual Simulator. is interactive tool lets students practice their cathodic protection (CP) skills and prepare for certification exams through testing scenarios found in a live CP environment. T he simulator is based on the methodologies and testing done in NACE's Cathodic Protection Level 1 and Level 2 classes. T he simula- tor involves 12 stations, including a "Measuring Structure-to-Electrolyte Potential " and a "Calculation Station," in an effort to replicate real-life field conditions. "It is the job of industry manage- ment to ensure that the latest corrosion control standards, technologies, and best practices are being followed," said NACE President Sandy Williams. "Employees who maintain their credentials and continue to pursue professional education are up to speed on the profession. ey benefit by being the first considered for promotions and career advancement opportunities." For their part, many NACE students say they are pleased w ith the convenient format of the e-course offerings. Over 1,500 students have completed a NACE International e-course, while more than 2,000 individual modules have been dow nloaded. Two of the courses were designed to allow students to select individual modules that pertain to their career or professional interests. "e courses have provided me with a lot of technical information that I wouldn't have known otherwise," said Evan A ldred, a NACE student who works in the oil and gas industry. "ey helped me understand a lot of things that I see in my day-to-day work, and there's no other place I could really research it." NACE plans to add more e-course programs in the years to come, citing increased demand from industry for more flexible education options. For more information, contact: NACE International, (281) 228-6223, www.nace.org CP NACE International is expanding its educational offerings The first module of the newest NACE e-course, Industrial Coating Application, became available in August 2016. NACE News NACE Expands Education E-Courses With New Coating Programs