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(8 hours) online and (10 Hours) for in-person to allow for side discussions. This course equips participants with the essential skills to plan, structure, and produce clear, concise, and professional reports for various purposes. You will learn how to analyze your audience’s needs, organize information logically, and present data in a way that is accurate, engaging, and actionable. Topics include report planning, effective use of visuals, language clarity, formatting standards, and proofreading techniques. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to produce reports that communicate information effectively, meet professional standards, and support informed decision-making. Key Learning Outcomes: Understand different types and purposes of reports Plan and structure content for maximum clarity Apply formatting and style guidelines effectively Incorporate charts, tables, and visuals to enhance understanding Edit and proofread to ensure accuracy and professionalism

(16 Hours) Online and (20 Hours) for in-person to allow for side discussions. Introduction Brief introduction of the scope of ASME Sec IX (Focus of the course: QG and QW only) Qualification General Requirements Definitions General Requirements Article I: General Requirements Weld test positions for groove and fillet welds Types and purposes of tests and examinations Acceptance criteria for tension, guided-bend, and fillet-weld tests Brief on toughness testing How to calculate the ultimate tensile strength Chapter Quiz Article II: Welding Procedure Qualifications General requirements for PQR and WPS Reviewing the PQR to the WPS Welding variables: Focusing on Essential and Nonessential, with a brief on Supplementary How to reference definitions and tables in Article IV Article III: Welding Performance Qualifications Requirements for welder and welding operator testing and continuity Welding variables Article IV: How to Reference Definitions and Tables Article V: Standard Welding Procedures Specifications Brief explanation of standard welding procedures Article VI Material Manufacturing Using Wire-Additive Welding Bonus Discussion on the importance of filler metal selection References to API 577 and API 582 Dissimilar weld cracking from API 571 and API 582

(8 Hours) and (10 Hours) for in-person to allow for side discussions. Professional Communication for Inspectors and QA/QC NOTICE: API does not currently accept communication classes for CPDs needed for certification renewals. However, these underrated fundamental core skills in this course will help you excel in your career as an Inspector. AWS does recognize communication as a job task, and these hours can be used for a 9-year CWI renewal. QC1:2016 16.5.1 – PDHs may be earned by participating in any classroom, correspondence, or distance learning in one or more subject areas listed in AWS B5.1, Table 1. This course covers: • Elements of communication, Do's and Don'ts, technical jargon usage • Active listening skills and open-ended questions • Electronic communication etiquette and body language • Leadership styles, generational differences, and managing difficult conversations • Setting expectations as an Inspection Manager or Supervisor • Understanding performance differences, high-performance workers, and recognition • How to give/receive professional constructive criticism International Communication Tips: • Common breakdowns when working internationally (e.g., FAT – Factory Acceptance Tests) • Meeting rules, running effective meetings (kickoffs, updates, repair plans, RCA) • Skilled interrupting and regaining control of your meeting • Devil's Advocate approach to avoid groupthink Contract Types & Inspector Temperament: • Understanding contract types: Field Change Orders (FCOs), Time and Materials, Fixed Bid • Inspection styles and their impact on FCOs • Inspector temperament and de-escalation techniques • Handling high-stress situations (major equipment failures, significant findings, NCRs) • Square breathing and techniques for staying calm under pressure Decision-Making and Thinking Skills: • Developing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) with critical and strategic thinking • Reviewing drawings, identifying design issues, and developing scopes of work • Understanding common biases and logical fallacies in investigations • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and lessons learned meetings • Bonus: How to train yourself to read codes and specs