Corrosion-related education and training in the United States includes degree programs, certification programs, company in-house training and general education and training. A few national universities offer courses in corrosion and corrosion control as part of their engineering curriculum. Professional organizations such as NACE International and the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) offer courses and certification programs, that range from basic corrosion to coating inspector to cathodic protection specialist. NACE International offers the broadest range of courses and manages an extensive certification program. In 1998, NACE held 172 courses with over 3,000 students, conducted multiple seminars, and offered publications, at a total cost of $8 million.