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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Aluminum and Its Alloys, March 30 – April 1, 2026, Virtual Option

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

March 30, 2026 - April 1, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Kevin Anderson, PhD, FASM

This comprehensive course examines the complete spectrum of aluminum metallurgy, from extractive processes to finished products. Students will learn about aluminum alloy classification, composition, solidification principles, phase diagrams, and the fundamental differences between casting and wrought alloys. The course addresses both hot and cold working processes, heat treatment principles including precipitation hardening, and the recovery and recrystallization behavior that influences final material properties. The course also includes practical applications such as joining methods including welding, brazing, and soldering, as well as corrosion mechanisms and protection strategies for aluminum alloys. Students will learn about metallographic examination techniques, material selection for specific...

Nitinol for Medical Devices, April 13-15, 2026, Virtual Option

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

April 13, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Alan R. Pelton, PhD

Sponsored by: The unique properties of the shape memory alloy Nitinol have led to many transformational medical device innovations, including self-expanding stents, percutaneous delivered heart valves, kink resistant guide wires, and self-locking orthopedic devices. Its superelastic qualities allow the alloy to withstand large amounts of recoverable strain, and its potential for excellent biocompatibility and fatigue resistance make it the material of choice for some of the most demanding medical device applications. However, Nitinol’s unique properties are very dependent upon alloy composition and processing. In this course, you will learn the variables that affect Nitinol’s properties, how to control them, and...

Nitinol for Medical Devices, April 13-15, 2026

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

April 13, 2026 - April 15, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Alan R. Pelton, PhD

Mechanical Testing of Metals, April 13-15, 2026

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

April 13, 2026 - April 15, 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...

Practical Interpretation of Microstructures, 4 Day, April 20-23, 2026

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

April 20, 2026 - April 23, 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...

Practical Fractography, April 20-21, 2026

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

April 20, 2026 - April 21, 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...

Superalloys, April 20-22, 2026, Virtual Option

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

April 20, 2026 - April 22, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. John Marcin, FASM

Knowledge of superalloys is key to designing critical components used in the most demanding applications. This course provides an in-depth look at nickel-, cobalt-, and iron-based superalloys — materials known for their superior mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and surface stability at high temperatures. Topics include alloy properties and metallurgy, microstructure, melting, casting, forging, heat treatment, oxidation and hot corrosion behavior, and protective coatings. The course concludes with a look at emerging technologies in the field. The book, Superalloys: A Technical Guide, by Matthew J. Donachie and Stephen J. Donachie, is provided with the course. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Engineers Managers Technical professionals...

Superalloys, April 20-22, 2026

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

April 20, 2026 - April 22, 2026

Novelty, OH, USA

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Mr. John Marcin, FASM

Principles of Failure Analysis, 3 day, April 27-29, 2026, Virtual Only

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

April 27, 2026 - April 29, 2026

Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Instructor: Daniel P. Dennies, PhD, FASM

This course is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice of failure analysis. This course presents a very practical approach to failure analysis for the non-metallurgist as well as for those who are new to the field or those who want an update. It is also designed for technicians and those interested in understanding how knowledge of failure analysis can lead to better productivity. A comprehensive overview of the field, this course covers three principal areas of interest: Procedures for Analysis, Failure Mechanisms and Failure in Product Forms and Components. Causes of failures are explained with easy-to-understand diagrams...

Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist®, 4 day, April 27-30, 2026, Virtual Option

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

April 27, 2026 - April 30, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Dr. Gabriel Ganot

(#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...