CERTIFICATION PREP Courses FAQs

ASNT CPCs are designed to help review and expand your knowledge of important concepts in each NDT method. A thorough review of each subject’s Body of Knowledge will give you an awareness of areas where further study is needed and are intended to supplement each candidate’s personal studies. 

The subject matter for all of the courses is derived from the training topics found in the Level III Topical Outlines of Topical Outlines for Qualification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel, CP-105, as referenced in Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing and CP-189, ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel. This is the same Body of Knowledge from which the ASNT NDT Level III exams are written. Courses should not be considered the sole source for exam preparation.  

ASNT’s CPCs are considered Level III courses and are designed for those who are currently Level II and are looking to become an ASNT Level III certified in the respective methods.  

CPCs are not designed to be used as “exam prep” courses. The courses are designed to help review and expand your knowledge of important NDT concepts and should not be used as the sole source of exam preparation. The courses cannot possibly cover everything that may appear on the exam. They are not sufficient by themselves to pass a Level III exam. However, many people do choose to take CPCs before the exams. The courses do offer dedicated study time away from work, the opportunity to interact with other students in NDT, and learn from an experienced instructor so the courses may offer an advantage over someone who did not take a course before the exam. There is a section of referenced publications that is recommended to be purchased and/or referenced during exam preparation. 

CPCs when are held in person they're at ASNT Houston, 912 Gemini St, Houston, TX 77058 (directions)  

If a CPC is held virtually, it will be conducted via Zoom Meetings.  

At this time, yes.

Please visit the main Certification Prep Course page for all offerings, pricing, and dates. 

When classes are held at ASNT Houston the fee includes light snacks. Regardless of the class being held virtually or in-person, the registration fee includes the days of instruction and electronic class materials (handouts).

If students need the acquire the recommended publications, those will need to be purchased separately.

Visit the main CPC webpage, scroll to the bottom, and click on the individual course descriptions for a listing of the course material.  

Course materials are distributed electronically prior to the first day or session of the class. If you wish to purchase electronic or physical copies of the recommended publications, you will do so on https://source.asnt.org. Recommended publications for each course are listed in their respective sections at the bottom of the CPC page.

Those who plan to recertify by points will earn Continuing Education Units by attending ASNT CPCs. CEUs convert to recertification points at the rate of 1 CEU = 2.5 recertification points. Full course attendance is required to receive CEU credit. 

Your attendance will be marked whether the course is held in-person at ASNT Houston or virtually. You can retrieve your certification of attendance via ASNT’s learning platform (LMS) upon conclusion of the class. Full course attendance is required to receive complete credit. Partial credit is not issued.

ASNT contracts with instructors that are ASNT Level IIIs in the respective method.

In-person classes: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (CT).  

Virtual classes: time zones vary but they’re generally 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm (ET) but confirm with the class page following registration.  

You can expect 2 shorter breaks during the day, in addition to roughly 30-60 minutes for lunch to be determined by the instructor.

Class sizes vary depending on the course. The minimum class size is around 5 people and the maximum is 15 people. Interaction with fellow students and classroom participation is encouraged.  

ASNT accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Purchase orders are not accepted.

Yes, sometimes CPCs sell out, so we recommend that you register early. Class registration is on a first come, first served basis, and registration is not complete until electronic payment is received.

No, payment must be received to be registered for the class.

Registered participants who notify ASNT in writing of cancellations or transfers by the cancellation deadline (four weeks prior to the first day of the class) will be credited their registration fee minus a $100 fee per class. To transfer to another session, there is also a $100 fee per method. There are no cancellations or transfers 14 calendar days or less prior to the start of the class.

ASNT reserves the right to cancel any class. If ASNT cancels a course, a full refund of registration fees will be made available, or you may transfer your registration to another CPC class (in-person or virtually). It is recommended that registered attendees do not book air travel until 14 days prior to the start of the class to ensure the class is being held. 

An automatic email confirmation and receipt will be sent upon electronic registration. A separate email will be sent from our Education Department confirming your enrollment in the class on our learning platform (our LMS). Typically, this is 14 calendar days prior to the start of the classes.

In-person: Please bring a laptop or tablet (laptop recommended), any calculators or writing utensils you are accustomed to, and anything else you may need to learn with.  

Virtually: Ensure your webcam and microphone are functional, double check your internet connection (have a backup plan should your primary internet go out), and have Zoom installed and updated to the latest version (check here). 

ASNT has a corporate rate with a nearby hotel: Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Clear Lake NASA. The hotel is very close to ASNT Houston, and offer complimentary wifi and breakfast. Reservations can be made through the scheduling link or by calling 281-486-7677. When making reservations you need to make sure to refer to The American Society for Nondestructive Testing Inc. to get the rates below.

One-bedroom Suite: 1-6 nights: $114.00 + tax/night, 7-29 nights: $104.00 + tax/night, 30+ nights $94 + tax/night

Please refer to this document to see if you have met all of the qualifications to take the exam.

Yes, there is a separate fee and application for exams. Information regarding exams can be found at ASNT Certification Services on this page.

You can take your exams at one of the Pearson VUE test centers. For more information, please refer to our Computer Based Testing Questions.

ASNT does not offer Level I or II courses however these courses are offered by many other NDT training companies. You can find a listing of other courses that may better meet your needs at NDT Training Courses or Directory of Educational Institutions.

For Refresher Courses, ASNT will offer online, or virtual courses and will post those when they are available.

When CPCs are held at ASNT Houston, the dress code  is casual.

ASNT will provide reasonable accommodations for persons living with disabilities. Registered attendees should contact education@asnt.org prior to the first day of class to discuss any requests. Attendees with disabilities are also encouraged to discuss appropriate accommodation requests with their instructor.

For a listing of educational institutes visit our website our Directory of Educational Institutions. For general NDT information, you can visit ndt-ed.org.

Contact our Education Department at education@asnt.org or via phone 614-274-6003, option 7 for the Education Department.