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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Mechanical Testing of Metals, July 27-29, 2026

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

July 27, 2026 - July 29, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. Shawn Bryd

(Best-Seller) This hands-on course provides a comprehensive introduction to standard mechanical testing and the properties derived from those tests. Students will learn the fundamentals of testing philosophy to determine material suitability for both service and manufacturing applications. This course examines standardized testing procedures from ASTM, ISO, JIS, SAE, and AWWA including test limitations, the reasoning behind specific requirements, and how to interpret experimental results. Students will also explore how metallurgical variables affect test results and how microstructure can affect selection of an appropriate testing procedure. (For example, hardness testing of wrought vs. cast material.) This course requires some algebraic manipulation...

Fractography, August 3-6, 2026

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

August 3, 2026 - August 6, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Dr. Ashok Choudhury, PhD

This course is designed for a broad cross-section of failure analysis practitioners. Failure analysis principles, tools, and mechanisms are presented in detail. The practical aspects and importance of considering the failed part, the material of construction, and the failure circumstances in combination is emphasized. Focus is placed on learning the macroscopic failure modes and correlating these observations with microscopic fracture surface features. The key concepts are illustrated through case histories. Course attendees are also encouraged to bring case histories to share in an interactive manner. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Individuals actively involved in failure analysis Design personnel Experienced Engineers and Technicians...

How to Organize and Run a Failure Investigation, August 3-5, 2026, Virtual Only

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

August 3, 2026 - August 5, 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Instructor: Daniel P. Dennies, PhD, FASM

You will learn a proven systematic approach to failure investigation, which utilizes examples from the aerospace industry and teaches the steps you need to follow. The effect of various failure sources, such as corrosion, on the organization of the investigation will be analyzed. It will provide a learning platform for engineers from all disciplines; materials, design, manufacturing, quality and management. "How to Organize and Run a Failure Investigation" is included when taking this course. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Engineers Technicians Managers Designers TQM Personnel Lawyers LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: Identify the steps necessary in...

Corrosion, August 10-12, 2026

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

August 10, 2026 - August 12, 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...

Metallographic Techniques, August 10-13, 2026

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

August 10, 2026 - August 13, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Gabe Lucas

(Best-Seller) Metallographic Techniques is tailored towards new metallographers and those with little exposure to metallography. The course will introduce the principles of metallographic specimen preparation and etching. Participants will prepare a variety of hard, soft, ferrous, and nonferrous alloys using manual preparation techniques to provide a solid foundation, upon which more advanced techniques can be built. The course incorporates a combination of lectures with course material, demonstrations utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, and hands-on laboratory work including specimen preparation, optical microscopy, grain size determination, basic measurements, and micro hardness testing. Throughout the course, participants will keep a detailed laboratory notebook, which can...

Principles of Failure Analysis, 3 day, August 17-19, 2026, Virtual Only

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

August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Instructor: Daniel P. Dennies, PhD, FASM

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...

Advanced Metallographic Techniques, August 17-20, 2026

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

August 17, 2026 - August 20, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. John Peppler

Advanced Metallographic Techniques is designed to build upon the skills of an experienced metallographer. The course focuses on teaching and reinforcing practices that will reveal the true microstructural characteristics of a wide range of materials and will delve into the theory and understanding of the proper selection of abrasives, lubricants, equipment, polishing cloths/pads, as well as analysis and quantification techniques. Like the introductory course, Metallographic Techniques, Advanced Metallographic Techniques incorporates a combination of lectures with course material, demonstrations utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, and hands-on laboratory work. The structure of the course promotes sharing of ideas and expanding participants’ metallographic skills through...

Vacuum Heat Treating, August 31-September 1, 2026

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

August 31, 2026 - September 1, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Virginia Osterman, PhD, FASM

This course provides the background and practical applications of vacuum furnace heat treating. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of vacuum furnaces and related system components. A complete understanding of vacuum measurement and vacuum pumping systems is needed to perform various vacuum heat-treating processes and will be reviewed. You will leave with a practical understanding of vacuum technology as related to heat treating and it is a follow up to courses which cover the fundamental metallurgy of what happens when metals are heated and cooled. This course will include hands on instruction utilizing the ASM Laboratory Vacuum Furnace and...

Scanning Electron Microscopy, September 11, 2026

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

September 11, 2026 - September 11, 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 Interpretation of Microstructures, 4 Day, September 14-17, 2026

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

September 14, 2026 - September 17, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Ms. Frauke Hogue, FASM

Practical Interpretation of Microstructures is a hands-on four-day course that focuses on building practical skills in microstructural analysis. The course presents microstructures, heat treatment effects, and applications for each group of alloys through a comprehensive lecture. Following the lecture, students view actual structures on a projection screen where important features are identified and discussed. Students then examine over 200 mounted specimens at microscope stations and compare them with an illustrated and annotated reference notebook. No prerequisites are required, though having some background in sample preparation, heat treating, or metallurgy will enhance the understanding of the presented material. Students are encouraged...