Nisku, Alberta – February 17, 2026 - The CWB Group and Wilkinson Coutts have announced a new partnership to deliver targeted API exam preparation courses in Western Canada in 2026. This collaboration combines CWB’s trusted presence in the welding and materials joining industry with Wilkinson Coutts’ global leadership in API inspector certification training to strengthen inspector competency and improve exam readiness. 

These courses have been designed to prepare candidates in Western Canada for API 510, 570, and 653 examinations, held between June and September 2026. They will be scheduled immediately ahead of the respective API exam windows to support focused preparation and exam readiness. 

Through a structured combination of online learning and intensive in-class instruction delivered in Edmonton, Alberta, candidates gain enhanced code familiarity and confidence, as well as exam strategy to support first-time exam success - minimizing re-writes, lost time, and unnecessary cost for both individuals and employers. 

By combining Wilkinson Coutts’ proven global instructional track record with CWB’s trusted presence, facilities, and operational capability in Canada, this partnership delivers high-rigour API preparation without the typical need for international travel. 

“We are pleased to be partnering with Wilkinson Coutts to strengthen professional standards, workforce competency, and asset integrity across Canada’s energy and industrial sectors,” said Trent Konrad, Vice President- Business Development & Sales at the CWB Group. 

“By combining our instructional expertise with CWB Group’s delivery infrastructure and industry trust, we are making high-rigour API preparation more accessible to Canadian inspectors,” shared Paul Wilkinson, Managing Director at Wilkinson Coutts. 

Together, CWB and Wilkinson Coutts are responding to industry demand for structured, certification-focused training that supports workforce development and inspection quality across Canada’s energy and industrial sectors.

Registration for the API exam preparation courses will be managed through CWB Group. Additional information on course schedules and registration timelines will be released in advance of the 2026 API exam windows. For more information, please visit: https://www.cwbgroup.org/services/education/courses/api-courses.

About CWB Group:

The CWB Group is an industry-supported private sector organization providing welding certification, management systems registration and training services to over 10,000 companies in over 60 countries globally. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, with staff and offices across the country and around the world, CWB is recognized as one of the largest and most innovative welding organizations in the world. For more information, please visit: https://www.cwbgroup.org/.

About Wilkinson Coutts:

Wilkinson Coutts Engineering Training Ltd is a trusted leader in specialised engineering training, delivering proven results across industries worldwide. With decades of experience, we equip professionals with the expertise needed to maintain safety, reliability, and compliance in asset integrity and inspection.