Inspection Training

KTA’s broad range of coatings knowledge brings to light over 75 years of service to public and private-sector clients in the U.S. and abroad. With expansive knowledge, expertise, and field experience in the delivery of all types of construction quality assurance services, and unique expertise in coating, steel and concrete-related consulting, inspection, failure analysis, and laboratory testing services, KTA is fully qualified to lead others through many of the challenges that today’s professionals face.

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Basic Coatings Inspection
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Earn 2.8 CEUs with this course, ideal for inspectors, contractors, engineers, and facility owners managing industrial surface prep and coating. Perfect for AMPP certification prep, it covers corrosion theory, coating techniques, and hands-on workshops in inspection and spray application.

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Private Training Courses

Earn 0.1 CEUs per hour with these workshops:

Coatings Inspection Instrument Use (1 Day): Learn to use instruments for verifying surface prep and coating quality, plus testing for salts and adhesion. Includes “Using Coatings Inspection Instruments” by W.D. Corbett.

Shop Painting Practices (2 Days): Covers shop coating processes, from prep to curing, with hands-on training. Meets AISC and SSPC QP 3 certification requirements.

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KTA Basic Coatings Training Certificate Renewal Program

KTA’s Basic Coatings Training Certificate Renewal Program allows those who completed the course between 2015 and the current year to renew their Certificate for an additional 3 years. Simply pass a 50-question, open-book exam with a score of 80% or higher.

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Comprehending SSPC-PA 2 For Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness

Struggling with the AMPP coating inspector exam? You’re not alone! Many students find the SSPC PA-2 standard and math challenging. Our SSPC-PA 2 crash course, led by expert Bill Corbett, breaks down everything you need to know to pass the exam, from gage types and calibration to measurement techniques. Get instant access to video training, simplified math, and a FREE bonus workbook.

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Expert Teachers

KTA instructors are industry recognized professionals who hold protective coating inspector and protective coating specialist certifications as well as leadership positions in related technical societies such as AMPP and ASTM. Our instructors deliver a state-of-the-art, technologically current learning experience that the participants can immediately apply to their daily job functions

Trusted Industry Certifications

KTA is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). KTA complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, KTA is authorized to issue the IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

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The instructors explained the material very well and made sure questions were answered and understood before moving on.

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Excellent real-world perspective while working through the course material.”

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