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I’m taking the Cathodic protection Tester level 1 in December. I’ve been shadowing a tech this year off. I’ve been reading over a few books but I need more help and advice on what I need to be studying for level 1. A lot of it is a bit overwhelming and I struggle with test so I don’t want to read and study things I don’t need to. Any help is appreciated.

Hi everyone,

Has anyone attended AMPP CIP Level 2 after January 2026 (as the course has changed) and can share some guidance?

How is the practical exam now? Are there practical questions at every station?

Also, are the MCQs straightforward or tricky? Is thoroughly reading and understanding the manual enough, like it was for CIP Level 1, or do we need to prepare beyond the manual?

This community helped me a lot with CIP Level 1, so I’d really appreciate any advice from someone who recently completed Level 2.

Thanks!

Hey everyone!

I'm currently preparing for the NACE-CIP Level 2 exam, which I’m planning to take in the first week of September. I’d really appreciate any tips, insights, or resources that could help with the preparation.

I understand that Level 2 goes deeper into coating inspection, application, surface preparation, inspection techniques, coating failures, and relevant standards/specifications.

One thing I’ve noticed is that the course material was updated/changed from December 2025, so I’m particularly interested in resources and study advice that are relevant to the latest Level 2 curriculum.

Here’s where I am so far:

1. Study Materials – I’m using the official NACE-CIP Level 2 course material, but I’m also looking for additional books, practice questions, mock exams, or other useful resources based on the updated curriculum.
2. Study Plan – I’m balancing preparation with other commitments, so any advice on how to structure the remaining weeks effectively would be really helpful.
3. Exam Experience – If you’ve recently taken the NACE-CIP Level 2 exam, especially under the updated course material, I’d love to hear about the difficulty level, important topics, and what you found most useful to study.
4. Study Groups/Forums – Are there any active groups, communities, or forums where people preparing for the Level 2 exam share questions and knowledge?

If anyone has recently completed NACE-CIP Level 2 under the post-December 2025 course material, I’d especially appreciate your advice.

Thanks in advance!