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NACE International, the Worldwide Corrosion Authority, is expanding its educational offerings with a series of online training courses to address the increased need for flexible education options.

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NACE introduced its first e-course, Intro to Coating Inspection, in 2011 and has continued to grow its online course portfolio with five distinct courses. The first module of the newest NACE e-course, Industrial Coating Application, will be available in summer 2016.

All NACE online courses are subscription-based for a period of one year, giving students ample time to access the course materials and complete the course work. The online courses allow students to earn Professional Development Hours (PDH) and prepare for certain NACE International Institute certification exams.海角吃瓜网淥ur online courses offer the same quality of education as our traditional courses,海角吃瓜网� said Pam Nicoletti, Director of Education at NACE International. 海角吃瓜网淲e want to give that opportunity to those who may not have the time or resources to travel to a NACE training center, or those who simply prefer to study at their own pace.海角吃瓜网�

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"It is the job of industry management to ensure the latest corrosion control standards, technologies, and best practices are being followed," said Sandy Williams, NACE President. "Employees who maintain their credentials and continue to pursue professional education are up-to-speed on the profession. They benefit by being the first considered for promotions and career advancement opportunities."

For their part, NACE students are pleased with the convenient format of the e-course offerings. Over 1,500 students have completed a NACE International e-course; more than 2000 individual modules have been downloaded. Two of the courses were designed to allow students to select individual modules that pertain to their career or professional interests.

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In the years to come, NACE International will continue to add to their e-course selection in response to the growing industrywide demand for more flexible education options.

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