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American Petroleum Institute exams

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Exams
2
Questions
128

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Certification paths

How the certifications fit together

Core inspections

Base inspection credentials that can support higher-tier entry routes

  • Pressure Vessel InspectorAPI-510Core API ICP certification listed in official catalog.
  • Piping InspectorAPI-570Core API ICP certification listed in official catalog.
  • Aboveground Storage Tank InspectorAPI-653Core API ICP certification listed in official catalog.

Specialization

Advanced mechanical-integrity credentialing in corrosion and RBI disciplines

  • Corrosion and MaterialsAPI-571Officially documented exam structure and Body of Knowledge; remote and in-person scheduling.
  • Risk Based InspectionAPI-580Officially documented exam structure, schedule, and body-of-knowledge revisions.
  • Welding Inspection and MetallurgyAPI-577Listed in API ICP portfolio and exam family context.

What changed

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  1. 2013-05-13

    API 571, 577, and 580 become stand-alone credentials: Program update states candidates for API 571/577/580 are no longer required to hold current API 510, 570, or 653; minimum education/experience rules apply by program.

  2. 2021-03-09

    Remote-proctored testing introduced for ICP: API announced remote exam availability for non-practical ICP programs, including API 571 and API 580, and listed Prometric scheduling options.

  3. 2021-04-08

    2021 exam updates for 571 and 580: API announced job-analysis updates for API 571/577/580 and noted delayed final results for specific administrations; preliminary scores were not issued for some 2021 windows.

  4. 2024-08-29

    Remote testing removed for core programs: As of September 2024, API stopped remote testing for API 510, 570, 653, 1169, and 1184. API stated that remote availability remains for 571 and 580.

  5. 2024-11-15

    ICP portal login system rollout scheduled: An update announced a new ICP portal login system rollout scheduled for 9:30am EST on Friday, November 15 (2024), with temporary credentials issued by API.

  6. 2025-05-26

    Digital credentials rollout and migration: API announced transition to digital credentialing beginning in June 2025 and active migration of existing certifications to digital format, with hard-copy options still available.

  7. August 29, 2025

    CAP sunset announced for Q1/Q2

  8. 2025-12-15

    TES and CAP portfolio retirement context: Program updates reported sunsetting of API TES and Certified Auditor Programs, indicating active portfolio governance and changes in related certification offerings.

  9. 2026-08-01

    API 580 body-of-knowledge update announced: API 580 page states that August 2026 exams will use API RP 580 4th Edition Addenda 1 (2025).

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