When Sarat Manohar was just starting out in his career, the field of corrosion was barely a blip on his radar
After he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering, Sarat was introduced to new aspects of the industry when his new employer sent him for training at NACE International.
“I’m working in the oil and gas fields in the Middle East, where they need highly professional people who have NACE certification,” says Sarat. With several NACE training courses under his belt, Sarat soon earned his Cathodic Protection (CP) Certification. Now, Sarat is a CP Engineer at an international engineering firm that provides corrosion solutions across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. “The training was a good kick start for my career,” he says. 
In today’s competitive job market, it’s crucial to stand out in the crowd in order to get noticed by employers. NACE International training courses are designed for career-long professional development and may be taken as stand-alone training or as part of the path towards achieving certification—a resume highlight that is highly sought-after by oil and gas employers in the Middle East.
NACE offers training at dedicated facilities in Houston, USA and Dubai, UAE and throughout the world, as well as through online courses on its website, www.nace.org. NACE instructors are industry experts with decades of real-world experience to share with students in the classroom. Justin Rigby, a NACE instructor based in Melbourne, Australia, was present for the opening of the Dubai Training Center. “Since that early start, I have been instructing across the globe from Australia to the US, to Malaysia, Dubai, Cairo and India.” Rigby leads his students through the theory and practical sessions, sharing lessons learned from his own career as a business owner in the protective coatings industry.
More than just a series of training courses, NACE’s professional development programs have shaped the lives of countless professionals around the world through lifelong networking opportunities and career planning tools. Choosing NACE career development is an entry into an elite group of people who have earned their certifications and have proven their job skills and knowledge. To learn more, please visit www.nace.org.
