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class=\"intro\">We are IARCOR INTERNATIONAL. We bring training and the exchange of experiences to those who work to protect infrastructure against corrosion, from surface preparation to inspection and coating management.<\/p><div class=\"actions\"><a class=\"button gold\" href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/formacion-y-certificacion\/\">Learn about the programs<\/a><a class=\"button outline\" href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/contacto\/\">Talk to IARCOR<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"wrap\"><nav class=\"iarcor-about-nav\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><a href=\"#historia\">Our story<\/a><a href=\"#proposito\">Purpose<\/a><a href=\"#areas\">What do we do?<\/a><a href=\"#comunidad\">Community<\/a><a href=\"#principios\">Beginning<\/a><\/nav><\/div>\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"historia\"><div class=\"wrap two\"><div class=\"copy\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">01 \/ Our story<\/p><h2>We were born to bring people closer<br>knowledge.<\/h2><p>IARCOR was born in 2017 in Latin America, from a shared need: to expand access to technical training in Spanish for corrosion and coatings professionals.<\/p><p>This purpose brings together people at different stages of their careers: students discovering the sector, technicians strengthening their practice, inspectors developing their judgment, and professionals coordinating projects.<\/p><p>Today, our work is expressed through training and certification programs, technical meetings, publications, and opportunities for participation. These are different ways to learn from experience and keep the exchange of ideas among colleagues alive.<\/p><\/div><aside class=\"callout\"><p class=\"story-label\">2017<\/p><h3>A Latin American origin.<br>An open conversation.<\/h3><p>Knowledge grows when it is shared: in the classroom, in the field, in a publication, and in the questions that bring a community closer together.<\/p><div class=\"actions\"><a class=\"button gold\" href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/eventos\/\">Explore our encounters<\/a><\/div><\/aside><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section tint\" id=\"proposito\"><div class=\"wrap\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">02 \/ Our purpose<\/p><h2 class=\"statement\">To contribute to a better-informed professional practice and the preservation of our infrastructure.<\/h2><div class=\"two\" style=\"margin-top:28px\"><div class=\"copy\"><h3>What drives us<\/h3><p>To bring knowledge about corrosion, coatings, and surface preparation closer to those who make decisions, perform work, and inspect its quality. To connect technical fundamentals with the challenges of professional practice.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"copy\"><h3>Where do we want to go?<\/h3><p>A community in the Americas that finds opportunities to continue learning, share experience, and participate in the development of the sector. Continuous training and collaboration are part of that path.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"areas\"><div class=\"wrap\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">03 \/ What do we do<\/p><h2>From learning to technical exchange.<\/h2><ol class=\"steps\"><li><span class=\"number\">01<\/span><h3>Training and certification<\/h3><p>We offer tours covering coating inspection, industrial and marine projects, preparation and application, corrosion, and non-destructive testing. Each course description explains its content, entry requirements, and evaluation criteria.<\/p><div class=\"inline-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/formacion-y-certificacion\/\">Find my program \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><span class=\"number\">02<\/span><h3>Meetings and resources<\/h3><p>Webinars, discussions, and workshops offer insights and experiences from the sector. Journals, technical articles, and recordings allow for continued research after the event.<\/p><div class=\"inline-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/eventos\/\">View events \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/articulos-tecnicos\/\">Read articles \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/li><li><span class=\"number\">03<\/span><h3>Community and participation<\/h3><p>Student chapters, administrators, and volunteers create spaces for collaboration. The IARCOR Awards recognize contributions and achievements connected to our community.<\/p><div class=\"inline-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/capitulos-estudiantiles\/\">Learn about the chapters \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/premios-iarcor\/\">Discover the awards \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section tint\" id=\"comunidad\"><div class=\"wrap two\"><div class=\"copy\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">04 \/ People make community<\/p><h2>There is more than one way<br>to participate.<\/h2><p>You can start by reading an article, exploring a program, or participating in a meeting. If you want to contribute your expertise, volunteering and collaboration opportunities offer other ways to get involved.<\/p><p>Premium membership offers access to resources and activities, subject to published terms and conditions. Membership, event participation, and professional certification have different purposes and requirements.<\/p><div class=\"inline-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/gestores-iarcor\/\">IARCOR Managers \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/voluntariado-iarcor\/\">Volunteering \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/membresia-premium-iarcor\/\">Membership and benefits \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><aside class=\"callout\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">Information to help you decide<\/p><h3>Learn about the requirements.<br>Check the records.<\/h3><p>Before choosing a program, review its scope and evaluation process. The public registry allows you to check credentials and their status; a certificate of participation is not equivalent to a professional certification.<\/p><div class=\"actions\"><a class=\"button gold\" href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/verifica-tu-certificacion\/\">Verify a certification<\/a><\/div><div class=\"inline-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/iso-iec-17024\/\">Our process and ISO\/IEC 17024 \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/aside><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"principios\"><div class=\"wrap\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">05 \/ Guiding Principles<\/p><h2>How we want to do things.<\/h2><div class=\"values\"><article><h3>Ethics and clarity<\/h3><p>Communicate the requirements, scope, and conditions so that each person can make informed decisions.<\/p><\/article><article><h3>Rigor and continuous improvement<\/h3><p>Promote lifelong learning and review of our practices, paying attention to the needs of the sector.<\/p><\/article><article><h3>Access to knowledge<\/h3><p>To make technical content available in Spanish and offer different entry points to learning and participation.<\/p><\/article><article><h3>Collaboration and respect<\/h3><p>To value people's experience, the time they share, and their contribution to community development.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"end\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div><h2>Let's build the next step.<\/h2><p>Check out a program or tell us how you would like to collaborate with IARCOR.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/iarcor.org\/en\/contacto\/\">Contact the team \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inicio \/ Qui\u00e9nes somos Instituto Americano de Recubrimientos y Corrosi\u00f3n Conocimiento t\u00e9cnico.Una comunidad con prop\u00f3sito. 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