Certification
NanoXperts Professional Certification
Professional Certification recognises individuals who have demonstrated competence in surface science, evaluation and protection practice.
Certification belongs to the individual professional — never to a company.
The designation
NanoXperts Certified Surface Protection Specialist
The designation indicates that an individual has completed the required NanoXperts Academy education and passed an independent examination covering surface science, material behaviour, evaluation method and professional conduct.
It is not an endorsement of a product, a manufacturer or a business. It represents demonstrated knowledge held by a named person, recorded against a unique certificate identifier and verifiable at any time.
A company may state that it employs certified specialists. A company itself can never hold certified status.
Eligibility
Who may apply
Professional Certification is available to individuals who have successfully completed the required NanoXperts Academy education.
Applications are made by the individual and assessed against the published certification standards. Employment, company affiliation and purchasing history have no bearing on eligibility.
Assessment
The professional examination
Certification is assessed through a 100-question professional examination drawn from eight subject domains.
- 01
Surface science
- 02
Glass
- 03
Stone & concrete
- 04
Tile & grout
- 05
Wood
- 06
Coatings & application
- 07
Inspection & troubleshooting
- 08
Professional standards & ethics
Full details of examination structure, passing requirements, retakes, certificate issuance and revocation are published in the Certification Standards.
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Begin with the required education
Surface Protection Foundations is the prerequisite programme for Professional Certification.
Start with Surface Protection FoundationsAcademy graduates
Already completed the Academy?
Graduates can proceed to certification and, once certified, publish a Network profile.
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