Best Rated NDT Training Courses

Launch or advance your career with the National Inspection Academy. We provide affordable, flexible, and 100% online NDT training designed to fit your schedule. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, our industry-recognized courses are the most convenient way to get certified.

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Welcome to The National Inspection Academy (NIA)

The National Inspection Academy (NIA) is a premier provider of cost-effective, high-quality Nondestructive Testing (NDT) training. We specialize in delivering comprehensive online programs tailored for the energy, aerospace, and petrochemical industries. Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and employment by providing accessible, industry-recognized formal training that empower the next generation of inspection professionals.

What's Your Earning Potential?

The PQNDT Salary Survey is a comprehensive annual report that provides insights into the compensation and benefits within the nondestructive testing (NDT) industry. It has been a critical resource since 1994, offering valuable data on industry trends by region, sector, and certification level. Below are some key findings from recent surveys.

Employment Trends

Average compensation for full-time NDT professionals saw an increase of over 4%, reaching approximately $102,977 in recent years. This rise in compensation was consistent across various certification levels (PQNDT).

Contract to FTE Shifts

The economic recovery has led to employers offering more stable, full-time jobs, reducing the reliance on contractors. This shift is reflected in a 7% increase in full-time employment among NDT professionals since 2011.

Geographical Insights

The survey provides detailed breakdowns of compensation/employment trends across different regions and sectors, helping employers create competitive compensation packages and understand where most jobs are located.

Our Course Offerings

Are you ready to explore a dynamic and rewarding career in nondestructive testing (NDT)? Whether you’re brand new to the NDT inspection world or you’re a veteran, we have courses that help accelerate your career. Our most popular courses include:

Hear From Our Students

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Super awesome team! They were super easy and helpful with everything. Thanks again. Just recently received my RAD-40. Super shoutout for Brent awesome guy.

Brent and his team at National Inspection Academy are great to work with. Communication is great, price is great. Highly Recommend for all your NDT training needs.

Was a wonderful program learned a lot from my online classes. The instructors are great very helpful if you want to boost off your NDT career I would highly recommend this school / program

What truly sets this program apart is Brent Moulton. He goes above and beyond to ensure you understand the material, what to expect, and helps calm any nerves you may have about the certification process. His response time is impeccable

Brent has a true passion for the NDT field. I highly encourage anyone who is in the NDT field to seek his guidance. The courses were straightforward and well established. As someone who has taken ndt classes from other institutes, this is definitely one of the top ones to attend.

Excellent instructors who really understand NDT. I have worked with NIA personnel in a professional capacity and was impressed with the knowledge and inspection expertise possessed. I have also been exposed to their training materials and fine them to be superior to others I have engaged in including AWS, ASNT, and USACE.