About Velocity Training (VTES™)

Founded in 2014, Velocity Training helps inspectors pass American Petroleum Institute (API) exams—including API 1169 and API 1184—and earn industry-aligned inspection credentials through practical online courses and classroom training.

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Our Mission

We make API exam preparation and pipeline inspection training accessible and job-ready. From first study session to test day—and on to the field—we give students the structure, practice, and instructor support needed to pass and perform with confidence.

What makes us different:
  • API Exam Prep + Certificates: Dedicated programs for API 1169 and API 1184, plus inspector certificate pathways.
  • Classroom training for API 1169: A proven, instructor-led 4-day classroom course with immediate pre-class access.
  • Real-world alignment: Professionally alligned map to the Body of Knowledge, inspector resonsibilities, and field processes (PHMSA 49 CFR 192/195 federal requirements, OSHA regulations; API 1169/1184 concepts).

API Exam Preparation

API 1169 • Online Exam Training

Interactive, self-paced prep for the API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector exam with narrated lessons, practice tests, reading assignments, and timed practice exams.

  • 900+ question bank • Unlimited attempts
  • 40-hr PDH/CE certificate (AWS CWI eligible)
  • Access options: 7, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 days

API 1169 • Classroom (4-Day)

Instructor-led, seminar-style prep taught by an API 1169-certified inspector. Blended (online + classroom) learning with immediate pre-class access upon registration.

  • $795 per seat • Public sessions since 2015
  • Typical pass rates: classroom ~95% (instructors ~99%)
  • Guarantee: tuition-free re-take (or 30-day online) when exam is attempted within 3 months

API 1184 • Online Exam Training

E-learning for the Pipeline Facility Construction Inspector exam—aligned to the API 1184 BoK; covers SCADA, high-voltage switchyards, coatings, safety, and environmental controls.

  • 12 learning packages • 55 chapters
  • 22 quizzes • Unlimited timed practice exams
  • 40-hr completion certificate • Full instructor support
Official API links: Apply • Schedules & Fees • API 1169 Overview • API 1184 Overview

Certificate Programs

PCI-1100 • Intro to Pipeline Construction Inspection

Beginner-friendly introduction to construction processes, inspector roles, reporting, and regulatory basics.

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PCI-2100 • Pipeline Construction Inspector

Comprehensive mainline curriculum with quizzes and a timed, monitored final via the Virtual Campus.

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PLI-2200 • Pipeline Integrity Inspector

Integrity-focused training for maintenance digs, documentation, and regulatory practice—self-paced online.

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CPCI-2300 • Certified Pipeline Craft Inspector

Dual-track program covering construction + integrity. Dual certificates awarded: PCI-2100 and PLI-2200 upon completion.

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Safety & Compliance Courses

70+ Safety Certificate Courses

Expand your readiness with on-demand safety training across OSHA topics, construction safety, HAZMAT awareness, and more.

Our Training Approach

Built by Inspectors

Created by seasoned inspectors who understand jobsite realities, documentation, and regulatory expectations.

Self-Paced, 100% Online

Start anytime, learn on any device, and review lessons as needed. Timed, monitored finals apply where specified.

Process-First Curriculum

We mirror field sequences—from sweep/clearing to tie-ins, hydrotest, and restoration—so learning follows how work happens.

Regulatory Foundations

PHMSA (49 CFR 192/195) and OSHA basics are woven throughout; API 1169/1184 concepts ground professional practice.

Assessment & Feedback

Lesson quizzes reinforce learning; practice engines simulate real exams with instant explanations and references.

Classroom & Corporate Training

Prefer in-person learning or need a private cohort? We offer a 4-day API 1169 classroom and corporate/group delivery options. Contact us to discuss dates and onsite options.

Support & Enrollment

Phone505-404-7160
Email[email protected]
Virtual CampusStudent Sign-In • Certificate Catalog

Frequently Asked Questions

Are courses self-paced and fully online?

Yes. Our online courses are 100% self-paced with 24/7 access. API 1169 classroom training is instructor-led with immediate pre-class access.

Do I earn a certificate?

Yes. Each certificate program awards a credential upon successful completion. CPCI-2300 awards two certificates: PCI-2100 and PLI-2200. API prep courses issue a 40-hr completion certificate (the API certification itself is earned by passing the official exam).

What access lengths do you offer for exam prep?

API 1169 & 1184 Online offer 7, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 180-day options (Training Guarantee excludes 7-Day). See each program’s catalog page for pricing and any current promos.

Are finals proctored?

Where specified (e.g., PCI-2100), VTES final exams are timed/monitored in the Virtual Campus. Official API certification exams are scheduled and proctored by API/Prometric.

Ready to Learn, Advance, and Earn Your Credential?

Start with API exam prep, choose a certificate pathway, or supplement with safety training—then move into the field with confidence.

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