Build a Future-Ready Workforce in Pipeline Integrity

About the Course: Many of the fundamental issues affecting the integrity of buried metallic assets are directly apportioned to environmental and third party interference matters which can be either affected or mitigated via applied Cathodic Protection. This course covers the aspects of Cathodic Protection such as CIPS, DCGV Surveys and discussing the importance of the ability to provide in-depth reviews and mitigation solutions into such aspects. Key Details: Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation) Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants  Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge Competency Standard: Meets ROSEN’s Competency Standard, Cathodic Protection and Monitoring (CS025F) Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth   Meet The Expert: Dave Baglin Over ten years’ experience in various aspects of pipeline integrity field works and assessments, including cathodic protection trouble shooting, non-destructive engineering, failure investigations and field verification works. Current role, since January 2019: manages a team of front line, pipeline verification and cathodic protection technicians and engineers. The team provides field support to a wide range of international operators specializing in high end NDT, cathodic protection and digital mapping solutions. Read more

About the Course: This 8-hour, expert-led course, delivered by Dr. Bruce Nestleroth, provides a foundation in developing and implementing effective crack management plans for pipelines. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of pipeline integrity, this course equips participants with the skills to address crack-related challenges. Participants will gain an understanding of the various types of cracks and crack-like defects in pipelines, as well as the methods for detecting and assessing these defects. The course explores key techniques to evaluate and address cracks effectively, enabling you to develop and execute a crack management plan. Key Details: Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation) Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge Competency Standard: Meets ROSEN’s Competency Standard, Crack Management (CS050F) Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth Meet The Expert: Dr. Bruce Nestleroth Dr. Bruce Nestleroth brings over 35 years of expertise in non-destructive testing, specializing in inspection technologies to assess pipelines for potential defects. After earning his Ph.D. from Drexel University, Dr. Nestleroth spent 26 years at Battelle and 7 years at Kiefner, where he significantly contributed to advancing pipeline integrity practices. Since 2021, he has focused on customer education, delivering training and workshops on pipeline inspection technologies and defect assessment. Dr. Nestleroth is based in Columbus, Ohio, USA, and has dedicated his career to studying and enhancing the application of magnetic flux leakage, eddy current, ultrasonic, and electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) in-line inspection technologies. In addition to his teaching contributions, Dr. Nestleroth actively participates in several industry committees, where he helps develop technical standards for the pipeline sector. His commitment to advancing inspection methods and promoting industry best practices underscores his reputation as a leading authority in pipeline integrity management. Read more

About the Course: In this 8-hour course, you will explore the fundamental principles, concepts, and technical parameters essential for assessing defects—such as cracks—in high-pressure pipelines and associated components. You will gain an in-depth understanding of assessment methods under both static and cyclic loading, including the determination of appropriate loading conditions and material properties. Upon completing the course, you will be able to explain the history and core principles of fracture mechanics, including different modeling approaches. You will also learn to identify and apply the most effective assessment methods based on fracture mechanics. Additionally, you will be able to define and differentiate between the traditional fatigue assessment approach and the fracture mechanics approach to fatigue evaluation. Key Details: Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation) Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants  Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth Read more

About the Course: This 8-hour, expert-led, online training course explores the role of hydrogen in the energy transition, offering key insights into hydrogen pipelines, production methods, and decarbonization strategies. Delivered by ROSEN expert Neil Gallon, the course provides a foundation in the fundamentals of hydrogen, comparing it to natural gas pipelines and addressing the operational, safety, and integrity management challenges associated with hydrogen use. Key Details: Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation) Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants  Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge Competency Standard: Meets ROSEN’s Competency Standard, Hydrogen Pipeline Integrity (CS053F) Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth Meet The Expert: Neil Gallon Neil Gallon is a Principal Materials and Welding Engineer with ROSEN Integrity Services, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and consultancy, Neil has worked with industry leaders such as Tata Steel and GE, bringing a wealth of expertise to his role. Neil holds a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge and is a Chartered Engineer as well as a professional member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining. Additionally, he is a certified International/European Welding Engineer, demonstrating his extensive credentials in the field. His current focus lies in exploring the impact of gaseous hydrogen on materials and welds, making him a leading authority in this critical area of the energy transition. Read more

About the Course: This 8-hour live online course, led by Dr. Michael Beller, offers a comprehensive insight to in-line inspection (ILI) technologies for pipelines and cylindrical pressure vessels. Participants will explore key principles, defect assessment methods, and advanced technologies like ultrasonic testing and magnetic flux leakage. The course addresses the inspection of diverse pipeline systems, including onshore, offshore, and flexible risers, while highlighting strategies for identifying and evaluating defects such as corrosion, cracks, and leaks. It also covers practical aspects of planning, tool deployment, data evaluation, and reporting to ensure pipeline safety and integrity.  Key Details: Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation) Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants  Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge Competency Standard: Meets ROSEN’s Competency Standard, In-Line Inspection Procedures and Technologies (CS022F) Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth ​​Meet The Expert: Dr. Michael Beller Dr. Michael Beller has over 30 years of experience in the pipeline industry. After earning his degree in Mechanical Engineering, he worked in pipeline construction at Preussag AG and later joined Pipetronix GmbH, holding key roles in Engineering, Sales, and Marketing. As a co-founder of NDT Systems & Services AG, he served as Corporate Marketing Manager before joining the ROSEN Group in 2013. Today, Michael is part of ROSEN's Global Strategy Management team, based in Southern Germany. Michael has authored over 80 technical papers on pipeline inspection and integrity and co-authored a German standard reference book on pipeline cleaning and inspection technologies. A former President of the International Pigging Products & Services Association (PPSA), he also serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Pipeline Engineering and PetroMin Pipeliner. For over 25 years, Dr. Beller has delivered training on pipeline inspection, integrity, and material defects in pipeline steels. He also lectures on material science and technical mechanics at the University of Applied Sciences in Karlsruhe, Germany. Read more

About the Course: This 8-hour course provides a comprehensive exploration of the current and future role of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in the energy transition, focusing on the complexities and technical challenges of CO2 transportation.  Key Details: Dates: To be confirmed – please register your interest to stay updated Duration: 8 hours, delivered as two half-day sessions for flexibility Level: Tier 2, Certificate Programs (Foundation) Delivery Method: Live, expert-led online training via Microsoft Teams Group Size: Small group - approximately 15 participants  Who Should Attend? Engineers and operators with an introductory understanding of the topic, seeking to deepen their knowledge Upon program completion, you will receive: A Certificate of Completion recognizing your accomplishment, along with Professional Development (CPD/CEU) Hours to support your professional growth   Meet The Expert: Daniel Sandana Daniel Sandana is a Principal Materials and Corrosion Engineer with the ROSEN Integrity Services division in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. He holds an MSc in Materials Science and Engineering from ESIREM in France and a PhD in Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) of pipeline steels from Newcastle University in the UK. He is a European Chartered Engineer (Eur Ing) and an AMPP-certified Senior Corrosion Technologist. With over 17 years of experience in Asset Integrity Management within the Oil & Gas upstream and transmission sectors globally, a significant portion of his expertise focuses on ensuring the operational integrity of aging process plants and pipelines. He also provides Materials & Corrosion consultancy for front-end engineering and design projects. Daniel's current interests include the integrity management and repurposing of pipelines for emerging fuels, such as hydrogen and CO2. He has published more than 25 technical papers in peer-reviewed events and journals, including works on hydrogen and CO2 transportation. His paper, “Safe Repurposing of Vintage Pipelines for Hydrogen in North America, IPC 2022-87088,” was nominated for Best Paper at IPC 2022. Read more