Focused technical content
Learn one specific piping topic through structured video lessons designed for practical engineering use.
Focused learning programs for piping engineers
Deep dive into the piping engineering topic your project requires
Competence Programs help engineers reduce uncertainty around a specific code, standard, method, or software workflow.
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Used by piping engineers at leading EPCs, OEMs and operators worldwide
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How Competence Programs work
Competence Programs combine focused on-demand training, practical checks, and certification so you can build capability around one technical topic without committing to a full Career Path.
Exercises and knowledge checks
Reinforce the material with exercises, quizzes, and practical examples that help you check your understanding.
Certificate included
Receive recognized proof of completion that supports your professional development record and project-readiness.
Why piping engineers choose Competence Programs
When a project creates a specific technical challenge, you need focused learning that helps you reduce uncertainty quickly and apply the knowledge in real engineering work.
Get project-ready on engineering topics
Deepen your understanding of the standards, software workflows, and technical methods needed for your engineering projects.
Apply knowledge with more confidence
Strengthen your ability to support calculations, reviews, compliance discussions, design choices, and technical decisions.
Learn from experienced experts
Train with engineers who helped shape ASME, EN, and PED standards and bring decades of field experience into every lesson.
Go deeper than generic online courses
Access case-based technical training on complex engineering topics such as pipe stress, water hammer, AIV, fatigue, and more.
Choose a Piping Competence Program
Choose the technical area that matches your current project need, then follow a focused set of courses designed to build practical competence in that topic.
Pipe Stress
Pipe Stress Engineering Foundations I
Build the first layer of pipe stress engineering knowledge, including core concepts, terminology, and the engineering logic behind stress analysis.
- Stress directions and stress calculation
- Piping design code concepts
- Loads and support fundamentals
- Failure mechanisms and allowables
- Different piping system scenarios
Pipe Stress
Pipe Stress Engineering Foundations II
Continue building your pipe stress foundation with more advanced concepts that prepare you for code-based analysis and practical project work.
- Advanced pipe stress fundamentals
- Practical system behaviour
- Support and flexibility considerations
- Code-based thinking
- Preparation for full stress analysis workflows
Pipe Stress
Pipe Stress Analysis
Build focused competence in pipe stress analysis for industrial piping systems, code requirements, load cases, flexibility, and design decisions.
- ASME B31.3 and EN 13480 concepts
- Load cases and design conditions
- Flexibility and support considerations
- Interpreting analysis results
- Practical pipe stress engineering decisions
Piping Code
EN 13480 Piping Design Code
Understand how EN 13480 affects piping design, stress analysis, documentation, and compliance decisions.
- EN 13480 code structure
- Piping design requirements
- Stress and flexibility considerations
- Documentation and compliance context
- Practical code application
Special Piping Systems
FRP Piping
Build competence in Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic piping systems and the engineering issues that make FRP different from metallic piping.
- FRP and GRP material behaviour
- ISO 14692 concepts
- FRP design and stress analysis
- Buried FRP applications
- Failure cases and mitigation measures
Special Piping Systems
Buried Piping
Learn the key engineering considerations for buried piping systems, including soil interaction, loads, flexibility, and project-specific design concerns.
- Soil-pipe interaction
- Buried piping loads
- Flexibility and restraint effects
- CAESAR II buried piping workflows
- Civil and piping interface considerations
Dynamic Loads
Water Hammer Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of water hammer, pressure transients, and why transient flow events matter for piping design and operation.
- Pressure transient fundamentals
- Causes of water hammer
- Impact on piping systems
- Basic prevention concepts
- When further analysis is needed
Dynamic Loads
Water Hammer Analysis
Build practical competence in water hammer analysis and transient flow assessment for industrial piping systems.
- Transient flow modelling
- Water hammer scenarios
- BOSfluids workflows
- Result interpretation
- Mitigation and design recommendations
Vibration
AIV/FIV
Understand acoustic induced vibration and flow induced vibration risks in piping systems and how these risks affect project decisions.
- Acoustic induced vibration
- Flow induced vibration
- Screening methods
- Risk identification
- Mitigation considerations
Dynamic Pipe Stress
Dynamic Pipe Stress
Learn how dynamic loads affect industrial piping systems and how engineers approach vibration, transient loads, and dynamic stress concerns.
- Dynamic loading concepts
- Vibration and transient effects
- Dynamic analysis scenarios
- Support and restraint behaviour
- Engineering judgement for dynamic risks
Compliance
PED Awareness
Understand the Pressure Equipment Directive and how PED awareness supports engineering, compliance, documentation, and project decisions.
- PED scope and terminology
- Pressure equipment responsibilities
- Conformity and documentation concepts
- Engineering and compliance interfaces
- Practical project awareness
Piping Equipment Interface
NozzlePRO
Learn how NozzlePRO supports local stress assessment and piping-equipment interface evaluation.
- Nozzle and equipment interface checks
- Local stress assessment
- FEA-style evaluation workflows
- Piping loads on equipment connections
- Result interpretation for engineering decisions
Integrity
Corrosion Mechanisms
Understand common corrosion mechanisms and how they affect materials, integrity, design choices, and project risk.
- Common corrosion mechanisms
- Material degradation risks
- Piping and equipment integrity context
- Project design implications
- Recognition of corrosion-related failure modes
Valves
Actuated Valves Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of actuated valves and how they fit into mechanical, piping, operation, and maintenance contexts.
- Actuated valve principles
- Valve components and functions
- Piping and mechanical interfaces
- Operation and maintenance considerations
- Common terminology and applications
What engineers say about EngineeringTrainer
I found that the NozzlePRO Essentials Program helped to expand my knowledge and provided additional insight that can be applied to our designs.
Miles Duvall, Engineering Manager
This is the most complete Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic engineering training on the market and is current with the latest version of the ISO 14692 code.
Edgar Perez, Senior Piping Engineer
The focus on practical guidelines and actual implementation on top of theoretical explanations make it directly applicable in my job.
Karen Junius, Senior Mechanical Engineer
Real-world expertise, ready to guide you
The power of the training comes from instructors who bring practical experience directly to engineers.
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Nikola Jacimovic
Senior Stress Engineer
Authority in Pipe Stress Analysis and Design; CTO of Stressman Engineering.
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Frank Bos
Dynaflow Research Group
Recognized thought leader in sustainable engineering and industrial consulting.
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Johannes Homan
Fatigue Specialist
More than four decades of expertise in fatigue and damage tolerance.
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Frans Martens
SME, Control & Automation
Control and automation engineer with more than 35 years of industry experience.
Proof of progress
Earn certificates that support your next career move
Each Career Path helps you build visible proof of your technical development. Use your certificates to support promotion discussions, job interviews, professional development records, or conversations about your next engineering opportunity.
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