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API Certification Training Taught by the Experts Who Helped Write the Standards

PK Technical & Inspection provides expert-led certification training for inspectors, engineers, corrosion specialists, and reliability professionals throughout the oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, and energy industries.

Learn directly from the professionals who helped develop API standards, certification programs, and examination content.

Small Class Sizes. Real-World Experience. Proven Results.

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Why Professionals Choose PK Technical & Inspection

Learn from industry leaders. Most training companies teach the standards, our instructors helped create them.

Our instructors bring decades of experience in inspection, engineering, corrosion management, and risk-based inspection, including:

  • Members of API 571 and API 580 standards committees

  • Contributors to the API Inspector Certification Program (ICP)

  • Developers of certification exam questions for API 510, API 570, and API 653

  • Extensive field and consulting experience across multiple industries

When you attend a PK Technical & Inspection course, you’re learning from professionals who have helped shape the industry’s best practices.

Our Training Programs

API RP 580 – Risk-Based Inspection

Understand the Principles Behind Effective RBI Programs
This intensive 2.5-day course provides a thorough understanding of Risk-Based Inspection methodology and implementation. Students learn:

  • RBI fundamentals

  • Risk assessment concepts

  • Damage mechanisms and risk drivers

  • Inspection planning strategies

  • Risk management principles

  • Exam preparation techniques

Course Duration: 2.5 Days
Tuition: $750

API RP 571 – Corrosion & Materials

Master the Knowledge Required for API Certification
Our flagship 5.5-day certification preparation course helps candidates build a strong understanding of corrosion mechanisms, materials degradation, and damage assessment. Students gain:

  • Detailed understanding of API RP 571

  • Real-world corrosion examples

  • Interactive classroom discussions

  • Exam-focused learning exercises

  • Practice examinations and reviews

  • Enhanced technical confidence

Course Duration: 5.5 Days
Tuition: $1,750

Upcoming 2026 Training Schedule

What Makes Our Training Different?

Designed for Certification Success
Every element of our program is built around helping students pass certification exams and apply their knowledge in the field. Included with every course:

  • Instructor-led classroom training

  • Comprehensive PDF course materials

  • Real-world case studies

  • Interactive classroom discussions

  • Daily review sessions

  • Web-based homework assignments

  • Practice examinations

  • Final review session before testing

Our goal is simple:
Help you walk into exam day fully prepared and confident.

Small Classes, Better Learning

Unlike large conference-style seminars, PK Technical & Inspection limits class size to just 20 students. This creates an environment where students can:

  • Ask more questions

  • Receive personalized instruction

  • Collaborate with peers

  • Interact directly with instructors

  • Learn at a comfortable pace

The result:
A more engaging classroom experience and stronger learning outcomes.

Training Location, Accommodations and Schedule

Hilton Garden Inn
Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Located just 40 minutes from Tulsa International Airport, our training facility provides a professional and comfortable learning environment.

Training takes place in the hotel’s private fifth-floor Executive Lounge, offering:

  • Comfortable seating

  • Quiet learning atmosphere

  • Fireplace study area

  • Evening collaboration space

  • Reserved guest rooms on the same floor

  • Free parking

  • On-site dining options

Students consistently tell us the facility is one of the most enjoyable training environments they’ve experienced.

Hotel Accommodations

A block of guest rooms is reserved specifically for PK Technical & Inspection students.

Special Rates:

  • $125/night with continental breakfast

  • $119/night without breakfast

For reservations, call:
Hilton Garden Inn Bartlesville: 918-336-0808

Mention the API 571 Class when booking.

Why API Certification Matters

Invest in Credentials That Open Doors
API certifications are recognized throughout the world as the industry standard for inspection, mechanical integrity, corrosion management, and risk-based inspection professionals.

Whether you are an inspector seeking advancement, an engineer expanding your technical expertise, or a reliability professional looking to increase your value to employers, API certification demonstrates a commitment to excellence and professional development. Benefits of API Certification:

  • Enhance your professional credibility

  • Increase your marketability within the industry

  • Qualify for new career opportunities

  • Strengthen your technical decision-making abilities

  • Gain greater confidence when working with inspection programs and equipment integrity issues

  • Distinguish yourself from other candidates during hiring and promotion decisions

  • Demonstrate expertise recognized by employers worldwide

Many organizations actively seek API-certified professionals because certification provides assurance that employees possess a standardized level of technical knowledge and industry understanding.

Build a Stronger Future

The oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, and energy industries continue to place increasing emphasis on asset integrity, reliability, safety, and risk management. Professionals who hold API certifications are often viewed as valuable contributors to these programs and are frequently entrusted with greater responsibilities.

Earning an API certification can help position you for roles involving:

  • Inspection and mechanical integrity programs

  • Corrosion and materials management

  • Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) implementation

  • Asset reliability initiatives

  • Engineering and technical leadership positions

  • Consulting and subject matter expert roles

More Than Exam Preparation

At PK Technical & Inspection, our goal is not simply to help you pass an exam.

We strive to help you develop a deeper understanding of the principles behind corrosion, materials degradation, inspection planning, and risk management so that you can apply that knowledge immediately in the workplace.

The combination of certification, practical knowledge, and direct instruction from recognized industry experts creates a powerful advantage that can benefit your career for years to come.

Your Certification Is an Investment
The knowledge you gain, the credential you earn, and the professional confidence you develop can continue providing value long after the exam is complete.

When you invest in API certification training with PK Technical & Inspection, you are investing in your professional growth, your technical expertise, and your future career opportunities.

Proven Results

Graduates consistently leave our courses with:

  • Greater technical confidence

  • Stronger understanding of inspection and corrosion principles

  • Better exam preparation

  • Practical skills immediately applicable in the workplace

  • Enhanced career opportunities through API certification

Whether you’re pursuing your first certification or expanding your qualifications, PK Technical & Inspection provides the expertise and support needed for success.

Reserve Your Seat Today

Enrollment is intentionally limited to maintain a highly interactive learning environment.

Seats fill quickly as exam dates approach.

Secure your place now and begin preparing for certification with industry-leading instructors.

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