How long is the API 1184 exam and how many questions?

The API 1184 exam is 3 hours and includes 120 questions; 110 are scored and 10 are unscored pretest items.

Is the API 1184 exam open book?

No. API 1184 is a closed-book exam administered at authorized test centers.

Do I get 24/7 access and instructor support?

Yes. You can study anytime in our Virtual Campus with access to an online instructor via course messaging, email, or phone.

Are practice tests included and are they timed?

Yes. You’ll have unlimited timed and untimed practice exams that mirror API 1184’s question formats, plus 22 quizzes and 20+ offline study resources.

Do I receive a certificate upon completion?

Yes. Successful completion includes a 40-hour PDH/CE certificate.

API 1184 Online Exam Training & Practice Tests

API 1184 Online Exam Training — Facility Construction Inspector

Prepare to pass the API 1184 exam with Velocity Training’s self-paced online program featuring narrated lessons, practice tests, and unlimited timed exams aligned to the API 1184 Body of Knowledge. Study 24/7 in our Virtual Campus with full instructor support and a 40-hour PDH/CE certificate.

12 Learning Packages 55 Chapters • 22 Quizzes Unlimited Timed Exams Instructor Support

What You’ll Get in Our API 1184 Online Course

Purpose-Built for API 1184

Comprehensive coverage of pipeline facility construction inspection, from fundamentals through advanced systems: SCADA, high-voltage switchyards, electrical, coatings, safety, and environmental controls.

Realistic Practice Engine

Timed & untimed practice exams mirror the API 1184 format (multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, matching) so you build speed, accuracy, and code-reference confidence.

Structured Yet Flexible

12 learning packages, 55 chapters, 22 quizzes, and 20+ offline study documents— all available 24/7 in your student account.

Support & Certificate

Get help via chat, email, or phone from experienced instructors and earn a 40-hour PDH/CE certificate upon completion.

Eligible plans include our Training Guarantee (7-Day excluded). See details during enrollment.

Why Study with Velocity for the API 1184 Exam?

Mapped to the Current BoK

Lessons align to the API 1184 Body of Knowledge so you focus on the topics that drive your score: facilities construction, electrical/controls (SCADA), safety, environmental, materials, commissioning, and more.

Practice Without Limits

Unlimited practice exam attempts—use feedback to close gaps, then retest to lock in retention and timing.

Built for Busy Inspectors

Study anywhere with 24/7 Virtual Campus access and choose the enrollment length that fits your schedule (up to 180 days).

Choose Your Training Length

7-Day Access Last-Minute

$495

Intensive sprint focused on practice & exam strategy. Training Guarantee excluded.

Enroll — 7 Days

30-Day Access

$595

One month of structured study with full instructor support.

Enroll — 30 Days

60-Day Access

$645

Balanced pace to build confidence without losing momentum.

Enroll — 60 Days

90-Day Access

$695

Extra cushion for repetition and spaced-review retention.

Enroll — 90 Days

120-Day Access Special Offer

$795

Extended access with low-stress study pace; master every lesson.

Enroll — 120 Days

180-Day Access

$895

Six months of flexibility and support—our most comprehensive plan.

Enroll — 180 Days

API 1184 Exam — Key Facts

Format	Computer-based; proctored at authorized test centers.
Length	3 hours.
Questions	120 total; 110 scored + 10 unscored pretest items.
Types	Multiple-choice (single & multiple response), drag-and-drop, and matching.
Open Book?	No — the API 1184 exam is closed-book.
Coverage	Inspector responsibilities, safety & environmental controls, materials & equipment, site preparation, electrical & control systems (e.g., SCADA), high-voltage switchyards, commissioning, and more.
Windows	Delivered in defined testing windows via API ICP/Prometric (see schedule before applying).

Format

Computer-based; proctored at authorized test centers.

Length

3 hours.

Questions

120 total; 110 scored + 10 unscored pretest items.

Types

Multiple-choice (single & multiple response), drag-and-drop, and matching.

Open Book?

No — the API 1184 exam is closed-book.

Coverage

Inspector responsibilities, safety & environmental controls, materials & equipment, site preparation, electrical & control systems (e.g., SCADA), high-voltage switchyards, commissioning, and more.

Windows

Delivered in defined testing windows via API ICP/Prometric (see schedule before applying).

Learn more on our internal page: /api-1184-training or head straight to the public catalog.

Common Questions

Is the API 1184 exam challenging?

Yes—there’s a wide range of facility topics (SCADA, HV yards, electrical, safety, environmental). Our course breaks them into bite-sized lessons with frequent assessments and unlimited timed exams.

Do I get 24/7 access and can I study anywhere?

Yep. Study at home, on the right-of-way, or at the airport—any time. (We recommend not studying while driving, even with a great signal.)

Are there instructor(s) I can contact?

Yes—every enrollment includes access to an online instructor for questions and guidance via built-in course messaging, email, or phone.

Do I receive a certificate?

Upon successful completion you’ll receive a 40-hour PDH/CE certificate.

Is there a Training Guarantee?

Eligible API 1184 Online plans include our Training Guarantee (7-Day excluded). See the plan details during checkout.