Pipeline Construction Inspector (PCI-2100)
100% online • Self-paced • 6-month access • Certificate upon passing • Intermediate-level pipeline inspection training
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Quizzes + 100-question final
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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