API 577 Basic CPD Course – 8 Hours

I4I Academy offers the API 577 Basic CPD Course, a focused 8-hour program designed to introduce professionals to the essential principles of Welding Inspection and Metallurgy. This course provides a clear and practical understanding of welding processes, weld quality control, heat-affected material behavior, and inspection practices used throughout the refining, petrochemical, and process industries.

Through structured video modules and a final assessment, learners gain foundational knowledge of API 577 concepts, including welding fundamentals, common welding processes, weld discontinuities, procedure qualification, and welder performance qualification. This training supports CPD/PDH hour requirements for API 510, API 570, and API 653 recertification.

What Is the API 577 Basic CPD Course?

The API 577 Basic CPD Course is an entry-level educational program that focuses on the core elements of welding inspection and metallurgy. It is designed to help students understand how welding integrity is established and verified, how materials behave during welding, and how inspectors identify weld defects and evaluate weld quality in accordance with industry standards.

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One-Time Payment — 95.00 USD

Why Choose This API 577 Basic CPD Course?

  • Perfect for inspectors, engineers, welding personnel, and integrity professionals
  • Provides 8 Hours of CPD/PDH credit for API 510, 570, and 653 renewal
  • Clear, structured video lessons for simple and effective learning
  • Ideal introduction to welding inspection and metallurgy fundamentals
  • Strong foundation for anyone planning to advance to deeper API 577 or welding inspector training


Who Should Enroll?

This course is designed for:

  • API 510, 570, and 653 inspectors
  • Welding inspectors and QA/QC personnel
  • Mechanical integrity and maintenance professionals
  • Early-career or transitioning engineers
  • Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of welding and metallurgy

What You’ll Learn

By completing the API 577 Basic CPD Course, participants will gain an understanding of:

  • Welding fundamentals and common welding processes
  • Weld discontinuities and defect identification
  • Heat-affected zone behavior and metallurgical changes
  • Procedure and welder qualification requirements
  • Inspection methods used to ensure weld quality

CPD/PDH Credit

Upon successful completion of the final assessment, students earn 8 Hours of CPD/PDH credit, suitable for meeting continuing education requirements for API 510, API 570, and API 653 recertification.

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