Students in the NACE CIP learn the concepts of corrosion, coating application techniques, and proper methods for inspection and project management through a combination of classroom and hands-on training. The NACE International Coating Inspector Program (CIP)—the fi rst and lead-ing coating inspector program in the world—celebrates its 25th anni-versary this year. More than 15,000 people have gone through all or part of the program since its inception in the early 1980s. Today, CIP-certifi ed professionals are using their expertise in 100 countries to ensure that assets and infrastructure are properly pro-tected and maintained in industries that include oil and gas, marine, shi