CPCI-2300 Certificate Course

Certified Pipeline Craft Inspector training for construction and integrity inspection.

Earn dual Pipeline Construction Inspector and Pipeline Integrity Inspector certificates in one online program. CPCI-2300 combines construction inspection, integrity dig awareness, reporting, welding, NDT, PHMSA and OSHA foundations, and two final exams.

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100% online Self-paced 6-month access About 60 hours Dual certificates upon passing

$995Online course tuition

6 monthsVirtual Campus access window

60 hrsEstimated student effort

Dual pathConstruction and integrity inspection certificate pathway

Course overview

A combined certificate path for construction and integrity inspection knowledge.

CPCI-2300 is designed for students who want a broader craft inspector development path that connects mainline construction knowledge with integrity and maintenance dig awareness. It supports inspectors, QA/QC personnel, safety inspectors, auditors, and field professionals who want one combined online program covering both core skill sets.

Who it is for

Inspectors seeking one program for construction and integrity competencies

The course supports students who want to strengthen both construction inspection awareness and integrity dig knowledge while earning two Velocity-issued certificates after completing the program requirements.

Useful for craft inspectors, QA/QC, safety inspectors, and auditors
Designed for intermediate learners with no formal prerequisites
Supports a broader skill profile across construction and integrity work

How it works

Self-paced online lessons with quizzes and two final exams

Students access the course through the Virtual Campus, repeat lessons during the 6-month access period, complete lesson quizzes, and take two final exams when ready.

100% online access through the Virtual Campus
Repeat lessons anytime during the active access window
Dual certificates awarded after passing the program requirements

What you will learn

Build field-ready awareness across construction, integrity, records, safety, and reporting.

The course combines construction-focused and integrity-focused topics so students can review the inspection sequence, documentation expectations, welding and NDT fundamentals, regulatory foundations, and process management in one structured program.

Construction

Pipeline construction processes

Review major construction activities and how inspection awareness supports quality, safety, documentation, and field communication.

Integrity

Integrity dig and maintenance awareness

Build familiarity with integrity process management, maintenance dig workflows, records, and documentation expectations.

Reporting

Inspector roles and reporting

Understand how inspectors support projects through observation, record quality, communication, role awareness, and daily reporting discipline.

Regulations

PHMSA and OSHA foundations

Review regulatory foundations that support safety, compliance awareness, and field inspection responsibilities on pipeline projects.

Welding

Welding, WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications

Strengthen awareness of welding documentation, welder qualification concepts, and related inspection terminology.

NDT

NDT basics and acceptance awareness

Review nondestructive testing concepts, acceptance standards, techniques, and terminology at a practical awareness level.

At a glance

CPCI-2300 course details.

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CredentialCPCI-2300 Certified Pipeline Craft Inspector

Certificates awardedDual Pipeline Construction Inspector and Pipeline Integrity Inspector certificates

Format100% online, self-paced lessons with quizzes and two final exams

Access6-month access through the Virtual Campus

EffortAbout 60 hours total

Tuition$995

Course syllabus

Combined curriculum for construction and integrity craft inspection.

CPCI-2300 organizes major construction and integrity inspection topics into a practical online training path.

Pipeline Terminology and DefinitionsBuild a stronger vocabulary for construction, integrity, and pipeline inspection communication.

Pipeline Construction ProcessesReview the construction sequence and how inspectors support quality, safety, and documentation.

API 1169 Recommended Practice ReviewConnect construction inspection responsibilities with API 1169-aligned field awareness.

Welder Qualification ProceduresReview welder qualification concepts that support pipeline construction and repair awareness.

U.S. Petrochemical Client StandardsUnderstand how client standards and expectations may influence field inspection and documentation.

Welding of Pipelines and Related FacilitiesReview welding topics that may intersect with construction, tie-ins, and repair activities.

NDT Acceptance Standards and TechniquesBuild awareness of nondestructive testing concepts and acceptance-related terminology.

PHMSA and OSHA Regulations for PipelinesReview regulatory foundations that support safety and compliance awareness.

Pipeline Integrity Process ManagementConnect integrity activities, documentation, field process awareness, and maintenance dig work.

Inspector Reporting, Roles, and RequirementsStrengthen reporting habits and inspector role awareness for construction and integrity work.

Hydrostatic Pressure Testing ProcessesReview testing concepts that support broader pipeline inspection knowledge.

Virtual Campus

Enroll online and work through the course at your own pace.

CPCI-2300 is delivered through the Velocity Training Virtual Campus. Students can access lessons 24/7 during the active access period, repeat lessons as needed, complete quizzes, and prepare for two final exams.

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Related pathways

Students often compare CPCI-2300 with the individual construction and integrity certificate courses.

Common questions

CPCI-2300 frequently asked questions.

These answers help students decide whether the combined Certified Pipeline Craft Inspector pathway is the right next step.

What certificates do I earn in CPCI-2300?

Students who successfully complete the program requirements and pass the two final exams receive dual Pipeline Construction Inspector and Pipeline Integrity Inspector certificates.

How long do I have to complete the course?

Students receive 6 months of access through the Virtual Campus. Lessons can be repeated during the active access period before attempting the final exams.

How long does CPCI-2300 take to complete?

The estimated student effort is about 60 hours total, depending on background, review habits, and how often the student repeats lessons before attempting the final exams.

Is CPCI-2300 one course or two certificates?

CPCI-2300 is a combined online program that validates both construction and integrity skill sets. Students complete the program requirements and two final exams to earn the dual certificate outcome.

Is CPCI-2300 the same as API 1169 or API 1184 certification?

No. CPCI-2300 is a Velocity-issued certificate course focused on pipeline construction and integrity inspection knowledge. API 1169 and API 1184 are API certification exams. Students preparing for API exams can review API 1169 Online Training or API 1184 Online Training.

Should I choose CPCI-2300, PCI-2100, or PLI-2200?

Choose CPCI-2300 if you want one combined construction and integrity pathway. Choose PCI-2100 if your goal is mainline construction inspection knowledge only. Choose PLI-2200 if your goal is integrity and maintenance dig inspection knowledge only.

What topics are covered in CPCI-2300?

The course covers pipeline terminology, pipeline construction processes, API 1169 recommended practice review, welder qualification procedures, client standards, pipeline welding, NDT acceptance standards and techniques, PHMSA and OSHA regulations, pipeline integrity process management, inspector reporting, and hydrostatic pressure testing processes.

Can companies enroll multiple students?

Yes. Company teams can use corporate training options for group enrollment and inspector development support.

Ready to build construction and integrity inspection knowledge?

Enroll in CPCI-2300 or compare the full certificate course pathway before choosing your next training step.