Institute of Corrosion

What Institute of Corrosion does

The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is a UK-based nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1959, headquartered at Corrosion House in Northampton, with regional branches across the UK and internationally in the UAE. Its mission is to advance the science and engineering of corrosion control and prevention through membership services, technical training, certification schemes, publications, and industry events for corrosion scientists, engineers, academics, students, and industry professionals. The institute operates the Cathodic Protection Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme aligned with BS EN ISO 15257:2017, covering Levels 1 through 5 across buried, marine, and reinforced concrete application sectors, and offers parallel certification pathways in Protective Coatings Inspection, Hot Dip Galvanizing, Insulation, Passive Fire Protection, and Pipeline Coatings Inspection through approved training partners including Corrodere Academy and Argyll Ruane. A new Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Technologist certification was launched for October 2026.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: individual and corporate membership subscriptions (including free Student Membership), training course and certification fees, five-year recertification cycles, publication sales (notably Corrosion Management Magazine), and event/conference income. ICorr co-organizes EUROCORR (the leading European corrosion congress) with EFC, IoM3, and Dechema, and supports Engineering Council registrations (CEng, CSci) through a Professional Assessment Committee. Delivery is supported by training centers in Telford and Sheffield, a global training partner network extending into China (TÜV Rheinland Shanghai) and the Middle East (MECOC EXPO 2026 in Abu Dhabi), and a Young ICorr programme focused on student and early-career pipeline development.

Name

Institute of Corrosion

Legal name

Institute of Corrosion

Website

https://icorr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is a UK nonprofit professional membership organization, founded in 1959, that delivers internationally recognized training and certification schemes in cathodic protection (ISO 15257) and coating inspection, alongside publications, events including EUROCORR, and Engineering Council chartership pathways, serving corrosion scientists, engineers, academics, and industry professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrosion Engineering Training and Certification

NAICS

Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281), Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers (332812)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrosion Control & Cathodic Protection Services (IMAIAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrosion Control & Asset Integrity Services (Cathodic Protection/Coatings QA) (IMAIACAK), Corrosion Monitoring & Integrity Management (Pipelines, Tanks, CUI) (EUAEAKAD), Industrial Protective Coatings (IMADAKAB), Marine Coatings, Blasting & Corrosion Control (Hull, Tanks, Cathodic Protection) (TLAHAMAG)

Keywords

• Corrosion engineering
• Cathodic protection certification
• Coating inspector training
• Professional membership body
• Corrosion science standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ICorr generates revenue through various membership tiers including student, affiliate, and corporate memberships. Membership provides access to networking events, professional development, publications, and members-only resources.
2. Training Course Fees: Revenue from classroom-based and online training courses in coating inspection, cathodic protection, hot dip galvanizing, insulation inspection, passive fire protection, and pipeline coatings. Pricing varies by course type and level; example: ICATS training course at £791 (excl. VAT).
3. Certification and Examination Fees: Fees for certification examinations at Levels 1-4, recertification every 5 years, and application processing. The certification process includes training, examination, industrial experience assessment, and peer review interview.
4. Publications: Revenue from Corrosion Management Magazine and other technical publications available to members and non-members.
5. Event and Conference Revenue: Revenue from EUROCORR conferences, AGM events, branch events, and sponsorship opportunities. ICorr co-organizes EUROCORR 2026 with EFC, IoM3, and Dechema.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Institute of Corrosion is a nonprofit professional membership body that delivers training, certification, and chartership pathways for corrosion engineers and protective-coating specialists. Its core commercial activities are the BS EN ISO 15257:2017 Cathodic Protection Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme and the ICATS Industrial Coatings Applicator Training Scheme, supported by individual, student and corporate memberships, events (EUROCORR, MECOC EXPO), and the Corrosion Management magazine.

Product overview

The Institute of Corrosion operates as a professional membership organization providing a comprehensive portfolio of training courses, certification schemes, and professional development services for corrosion engineers and specialists. The core offerings include the Cathodic Protection Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme (aligned to BS EN ISO 15257:2017) covering Levels 1-4 in buried, marine, and concrete sectors, and Protective Coatings Inspector Training at Levels 1-3 through partnerships with Corrodere Academy and Argyll Ruane. Additional specialized training encompasses Hot Dip Galvanizing Inspector, Insulation Inspector, Passive Fire Protection Coating Inspector, Pipeline Coatings Inspector, Industrial Coatings Applicator Training Scheme (ICATS), and the ICorr Certified MIC Technologist Programme. The Institute supports professional chartership (CEng, CSci) through Engineering Council Registration and ongoing CPD. Members access publications including Corrosion Management Magazine, expert Q&A resources, Fellows Corner technical articles, networking events, and industry conferences including EUROCORR. The organization also maintains a Jobs Board for corrosion professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICorr Cathodic Protection Certification Scheme: International certification scheme for cathodic protection personnel evaluating competence levels in accordance with BS EN ISO 15257:2017
• Correx Ltd
• Young ICorr
• ICorr Training and Examination Centre
• ICorr Coating Inspection Training

Products and services

• Cathodic Protection Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme (BS EN ISO 15257:2017)

Quantifiable outcome

• 65+ years of advancing corrosion science and engineering in the UK
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• EFC (European Federation of Corrosion)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICorr co-organizes the annual EUROCORR conference series with EFC, IoM3, and Dechema. EUROCORR 2026 will be held 6-10 September in Dublin, Ireland, with the conference theme 'Investing in our future: corrosion challenges for green technologies', incorporating the 67th Corrosion Science Symposium.
• IoM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of EUROCORR 2026 conference and exhibition with ICorr, EFC, and Dechema.
• DECHEMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of EUROCORR 2026 conference and exhibition with ICorr, EFC, and IoM3.
• Corrodere AcademycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved training partner for online coating inspection courses. Provides ICorr Coating Inspection Level 1, 2, and 3 online courses, Pipeline Coating Inspection, and Coating Surveys through their platform at www.corrodere.com.
• Argyll RuanecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved training partner for classroom-based Surface Treatment courses and other online courses. Located at Argyll Ruane Engineering Training Centre in Sheffield. Contact: [email protected] or +44(0)114 3995720.
• Aston CPD CentreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner offering a programme of short courses for professional development. Contact: +44 (0) 7788947658 or [email protected].
• Freyssinet UK LimitedcoreOthersProvides the ICorr Training and Examination Centre facility in Telford, Shropshire. The facility is equipped with real-life testing grounds for hands-on practical training in cathodic protection across buried, reinforced concrete, and marine metallic structures sectors.
• TÜV Rheinland ShanghaicoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational training partner conducting ICorr PCI (Protective Coating Inspector) Level 2 and Level 3 training courses in Shanghai, China. Successfully delivered training sessions on 4th June 2025, empowering Chinese professionals in coating and corrosion protection.
• MECOC EXPOmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerICorr served as Official Supporting Partner at the 5th Middle East Metallurgy, Corrosion and Coatings Conference and Expo (MECOC EXPO), held 26-29 January 2026 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Formalized through a signed MoU, highlighting ICorr's commitment to advancing corrosion science and professional excellence in the Middle East and globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Energy Institute (EI): UK professional membership body for the energy sector with overlapping chartership (CEng) and CPD pathways. Comparable as a chartered professional body serving oil & gas and energy asset integrity professionals, but with a broader energy remit.
• Engineering Council UK: UK regulator that grants CEng and other professional registrations through licensed professional bodies including ICorr. Comparable as the upstream chartership authority and a structural partner for ICorr's registration services.

Emerging players

• TWI (The Welding Institute): UK-based industrial training, certification, and R&D body covering welding, joining, and materials integrity. Comparable as an industrial skills certification provider whose inspector qualifications overlap with ICorr's coating and CP schemes.

Direct peers

• AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance): Global corrosion and protective coatings standards/certification body formed from the merger of NACE International and SSPC. Directly competes with ICorr in coating inspector and CP certification, but at materially larger international scale.

Broad incumbents

• ASTM International: Global standards development organization whose corrosion and protective coating committee standards underpin much of the industry that ICorr certifies against. Comparable as a broader standards authority rather than a direct training competitor.
• Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IoM3): UK-based professional body covering the broader materials, minerals, and mining community. Co-organizes EUROCORR with ICorr and offers overlapping chartership and professional registration pathways; broader remit but adjacent member base.
• British Standards Institution (BSI): UK national standards body and the publisher of BS EN ISO 15257 referenced by ICorr's CP scheme. Comparable as the upstream standards authority; not a direct competitor in training but a structural partner/regulator.
• European Federation of Corrosion (EFC): Umbrella federation of European corrosion societies with which ICorr co-organizes EUROCORR. Comparable as a pan-European corrosion authority and event organizer, but EFC is a federation rather than a direct training/certification competitor.

Regional players

• Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA): Peak industry body for corrosion mitigation in Australia and New Zealand offering training, certification, and conferences analogous to ICorr. Comparable mission and offerings, but primarily Asia-Pacific geographic focus.
• DECHEMA: German society for chemical engineering and biotechnology that co-organizes EUROCORR. Functions as a peer corrosion authority in the DACH region and runs adjacent materials/corrosion events, but is primarily Germany-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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