Pipeline Construction Inspector (PCI-2100)

100% online • Self-paced • 6-month access • Certificate upon passing • Intermediate-level pipeline inspection training

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Who it’s for

Emerging and current inspectors who want a comprehensive credential in mainline construction processes, safety, reporting, and code/regulatory basics.

Intermediate • No formal prerequisites

What you’ll learn

• API 1169 basic inspection principles & ethics
• Mainline processes, safety, and reporting
• Welding, WPS/PQR, welder quals, and NDT basics
• PHMSA & OSHA regs for mainline projects

How it works

Self-paced online lessons with quizzes, plus a timed, monitored 100-question final exam via the Virtual Campus. Repeat lessons anytime during your 6-month access window.

$795

Course Syllabus (PCI-2100)

A deep, practical curriculum for construction inspectors covering processes, safety, quality, and regulations.

• Basic Pipeline Mathematics
• API 1169 Basic Inspection Principles
• U.S. Client Expectations & Standards
• Welding of Pipelines & Related Facilities
• Welder Qualification Procedures
• Welding Procedure Qualifications (WPS/PQR)
• Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Review
• NDT Acceptance Standards & Techniques
• Pipeline Terminology & Definitions
• Operator Qualifications (OQs)
• Management of Change (MoC)
• PHMSA & OSHA Regulations — Mainline Projects
• Mainline Construction Processes, Safety & Reporting
• Inspector Roles, Responsibilities & Ethics

Estimated effort: ~40–60 hours across your 6-month access window.

Why Velocity Training

Self-paced & flexible

Learn anytime, anywhere—pause, resume, and rewatch lessons. Your certificate is issued upon successful completion.

Built by inspectors

Courses authored by experienced pipeline inspectors—focused on the knowledge hiring managers expect.

Career-minded curriculum

Advance from fundamentals to field-ready confidence with rigorous quizzes and a monitored final exam.

At-a-Glance

Credential	PCI-2100 — Pipeline Construction Inspector (certificate awarded upon passing)
Format	100% online • Self-paced • Lesson quizzes + timed, monitored final
Access	6-month access via the Virtual Campus
Effort	~40–60 hours total
Exam	100-question online final (timed, monitored)
Price	$795
Enroll	Enroll Now

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to complete the course?

You have 6 months of access in the Virtual Campus. You can repeat lessons as often as you like before attempting the final exam.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes—upon passing the final exam, you’ll be awarded the PCI-2100 Pipeline Construction Inspector certificate.

How long does the course take?

Most students spend about 40–60 hours to complete the lessons and prepare for the exam.

What’s on the final exam?

A 100-question, timed and monitored online exam covering construction processes, safety, API 1169 basics, welding & NDT concepts, and regulatory foundations.

Is it purely online and self-paced?

Yes--100% online through the Virtual Campus with 24/7 access, so you can start and stop whenever it fits your schedule.

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