Everything You Need to Know About the New Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Application & Inspection Course
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Chapter leaders can play an important role in connecting members with professional-development opportunities they may not otherwise see. AMPP’s Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Application & Inspection Level 1 Certification is one example of a hands-on training opportunity that may be especially relevant to professionals working with pipelines, coatings, inspection, and quality assurance.
The Key Idea
Your chapter does not have to create every professional-development opportunity itself. Sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is help members discover the right AMPP resource at the right time.
What You’ll Get From This Guide
- A simple overview of the FBE training opportunity
- Ideas for identifying members who may benefit
- Ready-to-use chapter promotional copy
- Ways to share training without overwhelming members
- A simple professional-development spotlight format you can reuse for other AMPP programs
Sometimes Chapter Support Means Connecting the Dots
Members may know AMPP offers training and certification, but they may not know which programs are relevant to their work or when a new opportunity becomes available.
Chapter leaders are well positioned to help bridge that gap.
You know your local industries, the kinds of work your members perform, and the technical challenges they talk about at meetings and events. That makes your chapter a natural place to surface relevant professional-development opportunities.
THE CHAPTER ROLE
Identify the Audience → Explain the Value → Share the Opportunity → Point Them to AMPP
Why FBE Training May Matter to Your Members
Fusion Bonded Epoxy, commonly called FBE, is a protective coating used on pipelines and other infrastructure to help prevent corrosion and extend asset life.
Application and inspection quality are critical to coating performance, which means professionals involved in this work need both technical knowledge and practical skills.
AMPP’s FBE Application & Inspection Level 1 program is designed to provide foundational knowledge and hands-on training related to FBE application and inspection.
MEMBERS WHO MAY WANT TO EXPLORE THIS PROGRAM
- Coating applicators
- Coating inspectors
- QA/QC professionals
- Pipeline professionals
- Engineers involved in coating systems
- Professionals working with FBE application or inspection
- People looking to build more specialized coating knowledge
What the Program Covers
According to AMPP’s program information, the course combines classroom learning with practical training and focuses on the application and inspection of FBE coatings.
TOPICS MAY INCLUDE
- Surface preparation
- FBE coating application
- Inspection techniques
- Identification and prevention of coating defects
- Industry standards and best practices
- FBE performance under different conditions
GET CURRENT PROGRAM DETAILS
Visit the
Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Application & Inspection Level 1 Certification page
for current course information, requirements, and program details.
Help Members Connect the Course to Their Own Goals
Simply telling members that a course exists is rarely enough.
Help them understand why it might matter to their work.
| Member Goal | How to Frame the Opportunity |
|---|---|
| Build specialized knowledge | Learn more about FBE application, inspection, and performance. |
| Strengthen practical skills | Explore a program that includes hands-on learning. |
| Advance professionally | Build knowledge that may support current or future job responsibilities. |
| Improve inspection outcomes | Strengthen understanding of defects, inspection, and coating performance. |
| Stay current | Connect with current AMPP training related to FBE work. |
DON’T JUST SAY
“AMPP has a new FBE course.”
Say who it is for and what professional need it may help address.
How Chapter Leaders Can Help
You do not need to create a major campaign around every AMPP course.
A few targeted mentions can be enough to connect the right members with the opportunity.
FIVE EASY WAYS TO SHARE IT
1. Mention it at a chapter meeting.
Give members a 30-second heads-up if the topic is relevant to your local audience.
2. Add it to your newsletter.
Include a short “Training Spotlight” or “Professional Development” section.
3. Share it on social media.
Use a short post that explains who the course may benefit.
4. Share it directly with relevant members.
Personal outreach can be especially effective when you already know someone works with the topic.
5. Keep the current course schedule accessible.
Point members to AMPP for the latest dates and registration information.
SAY THIS AT A CHAPTER MEETING
“If your work involves FBE coatings, application, inspection, QA/QC, or pipeline integrity, AMPP has a hands-on FBE Application & Inspection Level 1 program that may be worth exploring. We’ll share the program link so you can review the current details and upcoming schedule.”
Ready-to-Use Chapter Copy
COPY THIS: NEWSLETTER BLURB
Professional Development Spotlight: FBE Application & Inspection
Work with Fusion Bonded Epoxy coatings, pipeline systems, application, inspection, or QA/QC? AMPP’s FBE Application & Inspection Level 1 program provides classroom and hands-on learning focused on FBE coating application and inspection.
Review the program and current course information here:
Learn More
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COPY THIS: SOCIAL POST
Do you work with FBE coatings, pipelines, inspection, or QA/QC? AMPP’s Fusion Bonded Epoxy Application & Inspection Level 1 program offers hands-on training focused on FBE application and inspection. Explore the program and current course schedule: [LINK]
COPY THIS: PERSONAL OUTREACH
“Hi [NAME] — I saw this AMPP FBE training opportunity and thought of you because of your work in [AREA]. It may or may not be a fit, but I wanted to make sure you saw it. Here’s the program information: [LINK].”
Shareable FBE Resource
AMPP also provides an
FBE Course Flyer
that chapters can reference or share where appropriate.
Let AMPP Own the Current Schedule
Course dates and locations change.
Rather than putting a list of cities and dates into a chapter article that can quickly become outdated, point members directly to the current AMPP schedule.
CURRENT SCHEDULE
Visit the
AMPP Course Schedule
for current dates, locations, and registration availability.
Reuse This Approach for Other AMPP Training
The most useful part of this strategy is that it does not only apply to FBE.
Your chapter can use the same format whenever an AMPP course, certification, webinar, or other professional-development opportunity is especially relevant to your members.
THE TRAINING SPOTLIGHT FORMULA
WHAT: What is the program?
WHO: Who is it most relevant to?
WHY: What professional need could it help address?
WHERE: Where can members get current information directly from AMPP?
COPY THIS FORMULA
“If your work involves [TOPIC / ROLE], AMPP’s [PROGRAM NAME] may be worth exploring. It focuses on [KEY BENEFIT / SKILL]. You can review the current program details and upcoming opportunities here: [LINK].”
Keep It Relevant
Members do not need every chapter communication to become a catalog of AMPP products and programs.
Share training when there is a clear connection to your audience.
BEFORE YOU SHARE A TRAINING OPPORTUNITY, ASK
- Is this relevant to a meaningful portion of our local audience?
- Can we explain who would benefit?
- Can we explain why it matters?
- Are we linking to current AMPP information?
- Is this useful enough to deserve members’ attention?
YOUR 30-SECOND TRAINING SPOTLIGHT CHECK
Can a Member Tell:
- What the training is?
- Whether it applies to their work?
- What they may gain from exploring it?
- Where to find the official details?
TRY THIS THIS MONTH
Add One Training Spotlight
Choose one AMPP learning opportunity that is genuinely relevant to your local members. Give it one short section in your newsletter, one social post, or one minute at a chapter meeting. Keep the explanation practical and send members to AMPP for the current details.
What to Take Away From This
Chapter leaders do not need to create every development opportunity their members need.
Use your knowledge of the local community to identify relevant AMPP programs, explain why they may matter, and make the path to current information easy. Done thoughtfully, a simple training spotlight can help members discover opportunities that support their work and professional growth.
FBE Resources
Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Application & Inspection Level 1 Certification
Review current program details and information directly from AMPP.
Check current dates, locations, and registration availability.
A shareable resource chapters can reference when promoting the program.
AMPP CAN HELP
Need Help Connecting Members With Resources?
If your chapter wants help finding professional-development opportunities, locating shareable materials, or figuring out what may be relevant to your members, reach out to the chapter team.
Email
chapters@ampp.org
.
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