Course Offerings - ASM International

2026 Classroom, Lab & Virtual Courses

ASM’s hands-on learning experiences take place in our modern educational labs, benefiting from a $6 million facilities renovation.

Self-Study Courses

These online education courses offer professional advancement while allowing you to learn at your own pace in an independent study format.

Digital Short Courses

With a selection of 15 self-guided digital courses, students will learn about key materials and processes, with the help of rich visuals, narrated animations, and interactive quizzes.

ASM International is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

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Corrosion, November 9-11, 2026

$2,275.00 (Non-Member)
$2,075.00 (Member)

November 9, 2026 - November 11, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Krista Heidersbach, PhD.

Corrosion occurs in all industries, and it is vital to learn how to control, predict, and monitor the process. This course presents an overview of the eight major corrosion processes that can help you with your industrial corrosion problems. These problems cannot only be costly, but dangerous, wasteful, and unsightly. Throughout this course, you will learn about the principles of corrosion technology that are applicable to all metals. You will gain valuable knowledge and practical application of this specific technology to guide you with your industry needs. The emphasis of this course is on practical applications of corrosion technology to...

Practical Interpretation of Microstructures, 3 day, November 9-11, 2026

$3,275.00 (Non-Member)
$3,075.00 (Member)

November 9, 2026 - November 11, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Daniel P. Dennies, PhD, FASM

Practical Interpretation of Microstructures is a three-day course that combines lectures with hands-on microscopy practice to build skills in microstructural analysis. Students will work with microstructures from key alloy systems including steel, stainless steel, cast iron, titanium, copper, aluminum, superalloys, and other materials commonly seen in the field. The course examines how microstructures change with different heat treatments and processing methods, including the differences between wrought and cast materials. Lectures are supported by examining real microstructures where important features are identified and discussed. Students will spend significant time at microscope stations examining about 60 prepared specimens, using an illustrated reference...

Principles Of Failure Analysis, 4 Day, November 16-19, 2026, Virtual Option

$3,075.00 (Non-Member)
$2,875.00 (Member)

November 16, 2026 - November 19, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Dr. Gabriel Ganot

This lecture course is designed to provide the knowledge to bridge the gap between theory and practice of failure analysis. This course presents a very practical approach to failure analysis for those who are new to the field or those who want an update. It is also designed for technicians with the pre-requisites and those interested in understanding how knowledge of failure analysis can lead to better productivity. Causes of fractures are explained with diagrams of stress application and distribution. Many case histories of failures and their elimination are highlighted throughout the course. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Degreed engineers who are...

Basics of Heat Treating, November 16-18, 2026

$2,275.00 (Non-Member)
$2,075.00 (Member)

November 16, 2026 - November 18, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. Marc Glasser

Basics of Heat Treating is designed for individuals new to heat treating or those transitioning into roles that involve heat treatment processes. This course explores foundational principles including phase diagrams, heat treatment processes, and how thermal processing affects the microstructure and mechanical properties of steel. Processes such as annealing, normalizing, hardening, and tempering will be examined, along with specialized treatments for tool steels and stainless steels, with illustrated examples connecting theory to practical applications. By the end of the course, students will be able to explain heat treating fundamentals, communicate more effectively with heat treating specialists, and be prepared for...

Principles Of Failure Analysis, 4 Day, November 16-19, 2026

$3,075.00 (Non-Member)
$2,875.00 (Member)

November 16, 2026 - November 19, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Dr. Gabriel Ganot

(Best-Seller)This lecture course is designed to provide the knowledge to bridge the gap between theory and practice of failure analysis. This course presents a very practical approach to failure analysis for those who are new to the field or those who want an update. It is also designed for technicians with the pre-requisites and those interested in understanding how knowledge of failure analysis can lead to better productivity. Causes of fractures are explained with diagrams of stress application and distribution. Many case histories of failures and their elimination are highlighted throughout the course. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Degreed engineers who are...

Heat Treating, Furnaces and Equipment, November 19-20, 2026

$1,875.00 (Non-Member)
$1,675.00 (Member)

November 19, 2026 - November 20, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. Marc Glasser

This course is designed as an extension of the Basics of Heat Treating course, providing an overview of essential aspects associated with various furnaces used to heat treat metallic parts. The equipment used in heat treating operations, along with proper operating procedures and process control, plays a critical role in achieving consistent, high-quality results across manufacturing applications. The course explores technologies including controlled atmosphere systems, vacuum heat treating, induction heating, and surface hardening techniques. Students will examine furnace selection criteria, thermal engineering principles, and the critical role of atmosphere control in achieving desired material properties through carefully managed chemical and...

Titanium and Its Alloys, December 7-10, 2026, Virtual Only

$2,875.00 (Non-Member)
$2,675.00 (Member)

December 7, 2026 - December 10, 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Instructor: Daniel P. Dennies, PhD, FASM

Titanium and its alloys are a versatile family of metals with applications across aerospace, marine, biomedical, and chemical processing industries. Their unique combination of high strength-to-weight ratios, excellent corrosion resistance, and superior biocompatibility creates significant opportunities—but also requires specialized knowledge to specify, process, and apply effectively. This course provides comprehensive coverage of titanium metallurgy, from fundamental alloying principles and phase diagrams through practical processing methods including heat treatment, forming, joining, and machining. Students will explore selection criteria for titanium alloys, processing considerations, and recognize how metallurgical principles relate to real-world performance. The course addresses critical topics including mechanical property development,...

Scanning Electron Microscopy, December 7, 2026

$1,775.00 (Non-Member)
$1,575.00 (Member)

December 7, 2026 - December 7, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. John Peppler

In collaboration with Zeiss, ASM presents this course on basic scanning electron microscopy (SEM) operation. Learners will complete the online course prior to attending onsite training at ASM Laboratories. The online course material presents necessary theory and operating principles and imaging and analytical techniques. Lab time will be held in small groups of 1-3 attendees in the ASM Microscopy Lab using the EVO LS15 SEM and a Bruker energy-dispersive spectrometer (EDS) for fast elemental mapping and inclusion analysis. Students are encouraged to bring their own samples. This course is designed for new users. Who Should Attend? Those who want to...

Practical Fractography, December 7-8, 2026, Virtual Only

$1,875.00 (Non-Member)
$1,675.00 (Member)

December 7, 2026 - December 8, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. Dave Christie

This comprehensive 2-day course provides practical application of fractography through lectures and visual examination of failed components. Students will apply these concepts by inspecting actual fracture specimens, building competency in analyzing real-world failures. Students will develop skills to apply proper examination procedures, interpret fracture surfaces, identify failure origins and mechanisms, and analyze fractures across different materials including plastics, metals, castings, and powder metals. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Failure Analysts Engineers Quality Assurance Professionals Materials Scientists SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE College-level coursework in materials science and mechanics LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Apply correct examination and documentation...