PCI-2100 Certificate Course

Pipeline Construction Inspector training for practical mainline inspection readiness.

Q: How long do I have to complete PCI-2100?

Students have 6 months of access through the Virtual Campus. During that access window, students can review lessons and prepare before attempting the final exam.

Build deeper knowledge of mainline pipeline construction, inspector duties, welding and NDT concepts, safety expectations, reporting, and regulatory foundations through a self-paced online certificate course.

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6 monthsOnline access through the Virtual Campus

40-60 hrsEstimated total study and completion time

100Question timed, monitored online final exam

$795Current listed tuition for PCI-2100

Course overview

A deeper construction-inspection certificate for emerging and current inspectors.

PCI-2100 is designed for students who want more than an introductory overview. It helps students connect pipeline construction sequence, inspection expectations, welding and NDT awareness, safety, documentation, and field decision-making into one practical training path.

Best fit

Emerging and current inspectors

This course is a strong fit for students who already have some field exposure and want a structured construction-inspection credential focused on mainline work.

Useful for inspection personnel moving beyond entry-level awareness
Helpful for construction, utility, survey, welding, coating, and NDT backgrounds
No formal prerequisites are listed for enrollment

Format

100% online and self-paced

Students complete lessons, quizzes, and the final exam online through the Virtual Campus. Lessons can be reviewed during the active access window.

6-month access window
Lesson quizzes plus a final exam
Certificate awarded upon successful completion

Career pathway

Bridge toward API 1169 readiness

PCI-2100 is not the same as API certification, but it builds practical knowledge that supports pipeline construction inspection development and future API 1169 exam preparation.

Includes API 1169 basic inspection principles
Supports stronger construction-topic familiarity
Pairs naturally with API 1169 online exam prep

What you will learn

Core knowledge areas for construction inspection confidence.

The course focuses on mainline construction processes, inspector responsibilities, regulatory awareness, safety, welding and NDT fundamentals, and the documentation habits needed to support field inspection work.

Construction process

Mainline construction, safety, and reporting

Students review the field activities that shape pipeline construction inspection, including construction sequencing, field awareness, safety expectations, and reporting responsibilities.

Welding and NDT

WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, and NDT basics

The course introduces welding of pipelines and related facilities, welder qualification procedures, welding procedure qualifications, and NDT acceptance concepts.

Regulatory basics

PHMSA, OSHA, OQ, and management of change

Students build awareness of regulatory and project-control topics that affect mainline construction inspection, including operator qualifications and management of change.

Inspector judgment

Roles, responsibilities, ethics, and documentation

Students learn how inspection knowledge connects to field communication, documentation, quality awareness, and professional responsibility.

At a glance

PCI-2100 course facts.

Use these details to compare PCI-2100 with other PipelineCourses.com certificate and API exam-prep options.

CredentialPCI-2100 Pipeline Construction Inspector certificate awarded upon passing

Format100% online, self-paced lessons with quizzes and monitored final exam

Access6-month access through the Velocity Training Virtual Campus

Final100-question timed and monitored online final exam

Course syllabus

Topics included in the PCI-2100 curriculum.

The syllabus is organized to build practical inspection awareness across construction, quality, safety, and regulatory topics.

Math

Basic Pipeline Mathematics

Build comfort with practical math concepts used in pipeline construction and inspection conversations.

API 1169

API 1169 Basic Inspection Principles

Review core construction-inspection principles that support future API 1169 exam preparation.

Standards

U.S. Client Expectations and Standards

Understand how owner, operator, and project expectations shape inspection work.

Welding

Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities

Review welding concepts that inspectors should understand when monitoring construction quality.

Quals

Welder Qualification Procedures

Study the importance of proper qualification controls and documentation.

WPS/PQR

Welding Procedure Qualifications

Review the relationship between WPS, PQR, and welding procedure control.

Testing

Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Review

Learn how pressure testing fits into pipeline construction acceptance and documentation.

NDT

NDT Acceptance Standards and Techniques

Build awareness of NDT concepts, acceptance standards, and inspection coordination.

Terms

Pipeline Terminology and Definitions

Develop the vocabulary needed to communicate clearly with field and project teams.

Operator Qualifications

Review qualification awareness and why task readiness matters in regulated pipeline work.

MoC

Management of Change

Understand why changes to approved work, procedures, materials, or conditions require control.

Regs

PHMSA and OSHA Regulations for Mainline Projects

Build awareness of safety and regulatory foundations related to pipeline construction.

Field

Mainline Construction Processes, Safety, and Reporting

Connect construction sequence to safety awareness, inspection monitoring, and reporting habits.

Ethics

Inspector Roles, Responsibilities, and Ethics

Focus on professional conduct, inspection responsibility, communication, and field documentation.

How the course works

A practical online path from lessons to certificate completion.

PCI-2100 is built for students who need flexible access but still want a structured course path, quizzes, and a monitored final exam.

Step 1

Enroll through the Virtual Campus

Step 2

Work through lessons and quizzes

Study at your pace, repeat lessons as needed, and use the course structure to build retention across the inspection topics.

Step 3

Complete the monitored final

The course culminates in a timed, monitored 100-question online final exam. The PCI-2100 certificate is awarded upon passing.

Related pathways

PCI-2100 works well as a deeper construction-inspection course. Students can also compare introductory, integrity, craft inspector, and API 1169 exam-prep options.

Common questions

PCI-2100 Pipeline Construction Inspector FAQs.

These answers help students compare PCI-2100 with introductory training, API 1169 exam prep, and other certificate course options.

How long do I have to complete PCI-2100?

You have 6 months of access through the Virtual Campus. During that access window, you can review lessons and prepare before attempting the final exam.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Students who successfully complete the course requirements and pass the final exam are awarded the PCI-2100 Pipeline Construction Inspector certificate.

How long does the course take?

Most students should expect about 40 to 60 hours of total effort to complete the lessons, quizzes, review, and final exam preparation.

What is on the final exam?

The course includes a timed, monitored 100-question final exam covering construction processes, safety, API 1169 basics, welding and NDT concepts, and regulatory foundations.

Is PCI-2100 the same as API 1169 certification?

No. PCI-2100 is a Velocity-issued certificate course. API 1169 is an American Petroleum Institute certification exam. Students preparing for the API exam should review API 1169 Online Training.

Should I take PCI-1100 before PCI-2100?

Students new to pipeline inspection may want to start with PCI-1100 Introduction to Pipeline Construction Inspection. Students with some field or construction background may be ready for PCI-2100.

Can companies enroll multiple students?

Yes. Companies can use corporate training options for group enrollment, inspector development, and consistent training expectations.

Ready to build deeper pipeline construction inspection knowledge?

Enroll in PCI-2100 to develop practical mainline construction inspection awareness through a self-paced online course with quizzes, a monitored final exam, and a certificate upon passing.

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