Since 2007, Analytical Training Consultants has trained more than 3,000 students, establishing ATC as a premier provider specializing in API RP 578 Positive Material Identification (PMI) training.
API RP 578 Online Training — Now Available
Enroll NowBuild practical material verification knowledge for inspection, maintenance, and quality teams. Learn API RP 578, XRF, LIBS, and sound testing procedures through self-paced online training, a Houston classroom course, or private team training.
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API RP 578 training for individual professionals and company teams. Choose the format that fits your work, location, and schedule.
18 narrated modules, training videos, and 90-day course access. Pass both required exams to earn your certificate and unlock your personalized digital manual for a separate 90-day reading period.
Explore online training ↗Discuss multiple online enrollments, a private group class, or scheduled classroom seats. Tell ATC your student count, location, instruments, and preferred start date.
Request a team quote ↗Join a two-day API RP 578 course in Houston combining technical foundations with practical material verification applications.
See dates & register ↗Strengthen your material verification program with ATC consulting support for PMI procedure development, instrument performance evaluations, and material verification project audits.
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$1,295 introductory
First 20 paid students; $1,495 regular price.
18 narrated modules, five follow-up videos, two required exams, and 90-day course access. Private digital manual for 90 days after successful completion.
Explore online training →$1,695 per student
Two days of instructor-led PMI training at PRCI, 6410 Langfield Rd, Building J, Houston, TX 77092.
Next scheduled class: November 18–19, 2026. Ask ATC about future classroom availability.
View dates and register →$1,695 per student
Two-day private training; minimum five students. Coordinate the location and schedule with ATC.
Discuss your instruments, applications, and team requirements directly with Brian.
Request a team quote →3-Year Recertification is $795 per applicant. ATC verifies your existing certificate, registration, and payment before granting exam access.
Review recertification and register → Find your certificate →Two-day API RP 578 training at the PRCI Technology Center, Houston. Private classes available on request.
Positive material identification is more than a grade name on a screen. It takes the right method, sound sample preparation, and an understanding of what the chemistry actually says.
ATC connects API RP 578 guidance with practical testing procedures, instrument capabilities, and real material verification decisions.
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Brian Wilson
Owner & Course Director
The experience behind the instruction
Practical PMI experience. Technical instruction you can apply.
Brian is the owner and course director of Analytical Training Consultants. His background connects PMI field work, training program development, and handheld analytical technology across energy and industrial applications.
His instruction connects method selection, sample preparation, chemistry interpretation, instrument limitations, and documentation with practical material verification decisions.
ATC’s training record: more than 3,000 students trained since 2007.
ATC is an independent training provider. Committee service does not imply API approval or endorsement of ATC training.
Participant perspectives
Feedback from participants in ATC’s training programs.
“Brian does a great job of training and really helps PMI guys to understand the fundamentals of what the results are telling you about the test piece. This course should be a requirement for anyone using any PMI equipment, otherwise you are only a trigger puller and not a PMI technician.”
“Probably the most comprehensive training course I’ve attended since joining the NDT industry 8 years ago. Brian’s ability to articulate a subject makes the learning experience extremely enjoyable. Highly recommend this course.”
“I had no idea how much there was to learn about PMI. I always thought it was just point & shoot, and the machine does the rest. Really enjoyed the class and learned a lot.”
“Our company enrolled several students specifically to understand more about carbon equivalency, instrument performance and their application to pipeline integrity services. My colleagues and I were very encouraged by the capabilities of handheld LIBS.”
Students who complete the required API RP 578 instruction and pass the required exams receive an ATC Certificate of Completion documenting their training in positive material identification.
A useful training record for API 510, API 570, and API 653 inspectors maintaining continuing education documentation. Acceptance toward recertification is determined by API under its current requirements.
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