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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Practical Fractography, June 1-2, 2026

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

June 1, 2026 - June 2, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

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...

Steel Metallography, June 1-4, 2026

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

June 1, 2026 - June 4, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. John Peppler

The ability to analyze and control microstructure and properties in steels is critical for many industries and applications. This course combines lecture and hands-on lab activities that focus specifically on metallographic preparation of steels to reveal microstructure accurately and provides practical skills for interpreting steel microstructures in real-world scenarios. Through applied lab exercises, students will perform heat treatments, metallography, hardness, and micro-hardness testing. Students will learn to determine prior austenitic grain size and predict how cooling rates affect resulting microstructure—skills that apply directly to production and quality control challenges. Students will learn to identify Austenite, Ferrite, Pearlite, Bainite (upper and...

Steel Metallography, June 1-4, 2026, Virtual Option

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

June 1, 2026 - June 4, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Instructor: Mr. John Peppler

NEW VIRTUAL OPTION! 4-Day Virtual Course, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-11:45 AM This virtual only lecture course examines the analysis and control of microstructure and properties in steels, critical for many industries and applications. Microstructure identification and interpretation techniques are delivered via live online instruction, allowing students to build essential knowledge from anywhere. The course focuses specifically on metallographic preparation of steels to reveal microstructure accurately and provides practical skills for interpreting steel microstructures in real-world scenarios. Students will learn to determine prior austenitic grain size and predict how cooling rates affect resulting microstructure—skills that apply directly to production and quality control...

Principles Of Failure Analysis, 4 Day, June 8-11, 2026

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

June 8, 2026 - June 11, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. Ronald J. Parrington, P.E., FASM

(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...

Basics of Heat Treating, June 15-17, 2026

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

June 15, 2026 - June 17, 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...

Advanced Metallographic Techniques, June 15-18, 2026

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

June 15, 2026 - June 18, 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...

Introduction to Metallography, June 29-30, 2026

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

June 29, 2026 - June 30, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. Mike Wattenbach

This two-day basic metallography course that combines lessons from Introduction to Metallurgical Lab Practices and Metallographic Techniques. During this course, students will be exposed to basic techniques commonly used in a Metallurgical Laboratory. Students will become familiar with metallography by sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching samples. These samples will be examined and photomicrographs obtained by using optical microscopes equipped with digital cameras. Various microhardness equipment will be used to demonstrate the strengths and limitations of the tests. Basic principles and sample demonstration on the use of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) will be covered. Hands on testing complimented by lectures on...

Practical Interpretation of Microstructures, 3 day, July 20-22, 2026

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

July 20, 2026 - July 22, 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...

Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist®, 4 Day, July 27-30, 2026, Virtual Option

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

July 27, 2026 - July 30, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Robert B. Pond, Jr., Ph.D., FASM

(#1 Best Seller) Metals and alloys are used in the greatest variety of applications of all engineering materials and drive your products’ success. That is why it is crucial for those involved in manufacturing and engineering to have knowledge about what metals are, how they behave, and why they behave differently than ceramics, glass, and plastics. This course provides essential knowledge about metallurgy—specifically designed for those who are not metallurgists. Your instructor will give you a comprehensive overview of technology, science, and key concepts for the entire course. The sessions and discussions are very interactive and create an environment where questions...

Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist®, 4 day, July 27-30, 2026

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

July 27, 2026 - July 30, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Robert B. Pond, Jr., Ph.D., FASM