Diploma in Corrosion Protection
Why this certificate program?
The Diploma in Corrosion Protection
This program provides you with the specialized tools and knowledge to effectively combat corrosion in various industries. Learn to select and implement advanced protection strategies, from coatings and surface treatments to cathodic protection, optimizing the lifespan of your assets and reducing maintenance costs. This program prepares you to be an expert in corrosion prevention and control, a key factor for the safety and profitability of your projects.
Differentiating Advantages
- Practical Approach: Real-world case studies and simulations to apply acquired knowledge.
- Cutting-edge Technologies: Master the latest anti-corrosion techniques and materials available on the market.
- Regulations and Standards: Comprehensive knowledge of international regulations and standards for corrosion protection.
- Professional Networking: Connect with industry experts and expand your network.
- Recognized Certification: Obtain a diploma that validates your expertise and enhances your professional profile.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Diplomado
- Hours: 800 H
- Start date: 01-10-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Civil engineers, architects, and designers seeking to expand their knowledge in the selection and application of corrosion protection systems for structures.
- Quality control inspectors and construction supervisors who need to certify and verify the correct execution of projects with high durability standards.
- Professionals in the oil, mining, and maritime industries who need to mitigate the risks of corrosion in infrastructure exposed to aggressive environments.
- Maintenance managers and asset managers interested in optimizing costs and extending the useful life of facilities through advanced protection strategies.
- Engineering students and students in related fields seeking specialization in a high-demand field with great development potential.
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Study Flexibility
Adaptable to your pace: live and recorded online classes, 24/7 access to learning materials, and personalized tutoring to answer your questions.
Objectives and competencies
Implement and maintain effective corrosion protection systems:
“Select, apply and maintain coatings, inhibitors and cathodic protection systems, considering regulations, inspections and quality control.”
Diagnosing and preventing premature corrosion failures:
“Implement criticality analysis and condition-based predictive maintenance plans for equipment susceptible to corrosion.”
Select and apply appropriate anti-corrosion protection techniques:
“Considering the type of material, environment and expected lifespan, choosing between coatings, inhibitors or cathodic protection.”
Optimizing asset lifespan through comprehensive corrosion management:
Implement mitigation strategies (cathodic protection, coatings, inhibitors) and continuous monitoring to extend the operability and safety of assets, minimizing the risks of corrosion failures.
Assess and mitigate risks associated with corrosion in various environments:
“Identify appropriate materials, coatings, and inspection techniques for each corrosive environment, optimizing the useful life of assets.”
Manage anti-corrosion protection projects in compliance with regulations and standards:
“Select protection systems, inspect application, and document to ensure durability and regulatory compliance.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Structural Integrity: Concepts, Importance, and Scope
- Corrosion: Types, Mechanisms, Influencing Factors, and Prevention
- Protective Coatings: Types, Properties, Selection, and Application
- Visual Inspection: Techniques, Acceptance and Rejection Criteria, and Documentation
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): UT, PT, MT, RT, Principles, and Applications
- Surface Preparation: Cleaning, Degreasing, Pickling, and Anchor Profile
- Coating Application: Methods, Quality Control, and Troubleshooting
- Coating Quality Control: Thickness, Adhesion, Porosity, and Final Inspection
- Failure Analysis: Identifying Causes, Damage Assessment, and Corrective Measures Corrective actions
- Estimation of the useful life: predictive models, safety factors and preventive maintenance
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- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Mechanisms, and Influencing Factors.
- Surface Preparation: Cleaning (chemical, mechanical), degreasing, pickling, and conditioning.
- Anti-corrosive Paints: Types (epoxy, polyurethane, alkyd, etc.), carriers, pigments, and additives.
- Paint Application: Techniques (brush, roller, spray gun), application parameters, and quality control.
- Organic Coatings: Selection, application, and maintenance.
- Inorganic Coatings: Galvanizing, chrome plating, nickel plating, and other processes.
- Metalizing: Thermal spraying (electric arc, flame, plasma), pretreatment, and sealing.
- Inspection and Testing: Evaluation of adhesion, thickness, porosity, and Corrosion resistance.
- Regulations and standards: ISO, ASTM, and other relevant standards.
- Safety and hygiene: Occupational hazards, handling of chemicals, and personal protective equipment.
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- Introduction to Structural Integrity: Key Concepts and Relevance
- Construction Materials: Types, Properties, and Selection for Structures
- Corrosion: Mechanisms, Types, Influencing Factors, and Prevention
- Regulations and Standards: ISO, ASTM, NACE, and Others Relevant to Inspection
- Visual Inspection Techniques: Methods, Tools, and Documentation
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Principles, Applications, and Limitations (UT, MT, PT, RT)
- Anti-Corrosion Coatings: Types, Selection, Application, and Quality Control
- Surface Preparation: Methods, Cleaning Standards, and Roughness
- Quality Control In the Application of Coatings: Thickness, Adhesion, Porosity
Inspection and Quality Control Reports: Preparation, Content, and Follow-up
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- Introduction to Corrosion: Types, Causes, and Mechanisms
- Coating Fundamentals: Organic, Inorganic, Metallic
- Surface Preparation: Cleaning, Degreasing, Abrasives
- Coating Application: Methods (Brush, Roller, Spray), Techniques
- Visual Inspection: Common Defects, Acceptance Standards
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Thickness Measurement, Adhesion, Porosity
- Quality Control on Site: Environmental Conditions, Records
- Regulations and Standards: ISO, ASTM, SSPC
- Coating Maintenance and Repair: Damage Assessment, Method Selection
- Service Life Estimation and Extension Strategies
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Coating Inspection: Regulations and Standards (ISO, ASTM)
- Surface Preparation: Abrasive Cleaning, Degreasing, Anchor Profile
- Types of Coatings: Paints, Epoxies, Polyurethanes, Metallized Coatings
- Inspection Equipment: Thickness Gauges, Roughness Testers, Thermohygrometers
- Quality Control in Application: Environmental Conditions, Mixing, Application
- Common Coating Defects: Causes, Identification, and Prevention
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Adhesion, Porosity, Hardness
- Inspection Documentation and Reports: Preparation, Tracking, and Traceability
- Safety in Inspection: Risks, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Case studies and failure analyses of coatings
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Career opportunities
- Coatings Inspector: Supervising the application of paints and other protective coatings, ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
- Corrosion Control Technician: Designing and implementing corrosion prevention strategies in various industries (oil, marine, construction, etc.).
- Corrosion Protection Consultant: Providing technical advice on material selection, application methods, and corrosion monitoring techniques.
- Maintenance Manager: Managing and supervising preventive and corrective maintenance programs related to corrosion.
- Project Engineer: Participating in the design and construction of infrastructure, considering corrosion protection from the initial phase.
- Corrosion Researcher: Developing new technologies and materials for corrosion protection in research centers and Development.
- Technical Sales: Sales and technical advice on products and services related to corrosion protection.
- Corrosion Protection Systems Auditor: Evaluation of compliance with corrosion protection regulations and standards in industrial facilities.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
Documentation:
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Protection: Master the techniques: Learn to identify, prevent, and control corrosion in various materials and environments.
- Professional certification: Earn a recognized diploma that will boost your career in the industry.
- Practical application: Develop skills with case studies and real-world simulations.
- Experts in the field: Receive training from leading professionals in corrosion protection.
- Expand your knowledge: Delve deeper into coatings, inhibitors, cathodic protection, and more.
Testimonials
This diploma program exceeded my expectations. I gained a solid theoretical and practical understanding of corrosion mechanisms and various protection techniques, from material selection to coating application. I was able to immediately apply what I learned to my work, optimizing our processes and generating significant savings in maintenance costs.
The Diploma in Boat Painting, Finishing & Conservation exceeded my expectations. I gained in-depth, practical knowledge, from surface preparation to the application of advanced painting and varnishing techniques. The hands-on experience on real boats was invaluable, reinforcing the theory and allowing me to develop skills that I successfully apply in my current work at the shipyard. I highly recommend this diploma to anyone interested in boat conservation and aesthetics.
“The Diploma in Corrosion Protection exceeded my expectations. I acquired in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge, from electrochemical fundamentals to the most advanced inspection techniques. I was able to immediately apply what I learned to my work, optimizing our protection systems and generating significant savings for the company.”
This diploma program provided me with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively address corrosion problems in my work environment. Thanks to the training I received, I was able to implement a new anti-corrosion protection system that reduced corrosion-related failures by 30%, generating significant savings for the company and extending the lifespan of our equipment.
Frequently asked questions
To prevent or mitigate the deterioration of materials due to corrosion.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Durability Engineering and its Importance
- Corrosion: Types, Mechanisms, and Influencing Factors
- Metallic Coatings: Electroplating, Hot Dip Coating, Thermal Spraying
- Organic Coatings: Paints, Varnishes, Polymers; Application and Properties
- Surface Preparation: Cleaning, Degreasing, Pickling, Shot Blasting
- Inspection and Quality Control Techniques: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Design for Durability: Material Selection, Geometry, and Protection
- Cathodic Protection: Imposed Current, Sacrificial Anodes; Design and Installation
Maintenance and Repair of Coatings: Evaluation, Preparation, and Application
Case Studies: Applications in Different Industries (Naval, Petrochemical, Construction)‘
Request information
Complete the Application Form.
Attach your CV/degree certificate (if you have it to hand).
Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you would like the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
An academic advisor will contact you within 24–48 hours to guide you through the admission process, scholarships, and compatibility with your professional schedule.
Faculty
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.