All Magistrum courses are available on‑demand, 24/7. Because the training is fully online, you can start anytime and study whenever it fits your schedule.
Yes. You can repeat the course as many times as you want during your access period. There are no limits on replays or review.
Absolutely. You can email the instructor at any time during your training. Most questions are answered within a few hours, often the same day.
Magistrum courses are built using instructor‑led presentations with voice‑over, similar to a classroom experience but fully self‑paced. You’ll see:
You can pause, rewind, or restart any lesson at any time.
Yes. You can study in short sessions or long sessions—two minutes or two hours—whatever works for you. Access the course anytime, from anywhere, on your schedule.
No. Magistrum provides exam preparation only. To take the official exam, you must register directly through API at:
https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/schedules-and-fees
API publishes all exam windows, deadlines, and fees on their official schedule page:
https://www.api.org/products-and-services/individual-certification-programs/schedules-and-fees
This page also includes information on:
API 510 eligibility is based on education + experience within the last 10 years, as outlined in API , Appendix B. Experience must involve pressure vessels and must be gained under an authorized inspection agency.
Important: As of the 10th Edition, National Board certification no longer substitutes for the API 510 exam.
Below is the API qualification table:
Education | Minimum Experience | Required Experience Type |
BS or higher in engineering/technology | 1 year | Supervision or performance of inspection activities per API |
2‑year degree or technical certificate | 2 years | Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of pressure vessels (1 year must be inspection‑related) |
High school diploma or equivalent | 3 years | Same as above (1 year must be inspection‑related) |
No formal education | 5+ years | Same as above (1 year must be inspection‑related) |
To apply, download the official API application from the API website.
API exam preparation requires access to the relevant codes and standards. These are sold as API Exam Packs, available through multiple online vendors.
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