ASM International Announces Seven New Digital Short Courses
ASM International is pleased to announce the addition of seven new Digital Short Courses to the ASM Materials Solutions Education course offerings. The new modules are part of a continuum of learning options within ASM's physical laboratory/classrooms, online references, and Customized On-Site Training classes held at client locations.
MATERIALS PARK, Ohio, March 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ASM International is pleased to announce the addition of seven new Digital Short Courses to the ASM Materials Solutions Education course offerings. The new modules are part of a continuum of learning options within ASM's physical laboratory/classrooms, online references, and Customized On-Site Training classes held at client locations.
The Digital Short Courses bring a new style of online education to the materials science community. These digitally mastered tutorials offer rich animations and eye-catching graphics. All courses are about 1 1/2 hours long with interactive lesson plans and quizzes throughout to review the knowledge students' gain. All seven classes are derived from ASM's industry leading "Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist®". Three courses are now ready to view and four more are being finalized throughout 2019.
Course titles include:
- Mechanical Properties and Their Measurement
- Materials Characterization and the Selection Process
- Heat Treatment of Carbon & Alloy Steels
- Strengthening Mechanisms
- Types of Corrosion
- Corrosion Prevention
- Metallographic Techniques
The classes can be used as prerequisites or starter courses toward ASM's in-depth laboratory classroom curricula. All courses are priced at $275 for members and recognizes course participants with Continuing Education Units or CEUs. The first Digital Short Course, Mechanical Properties and Their Measurement, won Brandon Hall Group's 2018 Silver Excellence in Learning Award.
Amrita Kabi, ASM's Content Manager for Education, stated, "These Digital Short Courses are highly interactive, provide step-by-step walkthroughs of different critical materials processes, and test students' knowledge along the way."
ASM International is globally renowned for offering continuing education to engineers, operators, technicians, and other personnel who need materials knowledge in their current role or responsibility. The Digital Short Course program allows working professionals to take courses at times and places that fit into their busy schedules.
About ASM International
ASM International is a member-driven organization that serves the information needs of scientists, engineers, and technicians who develop, test, select, and apply advanced materials, including metals, composites, polymers, and ceramics. As the world's largest and most established materials information society, ASM engages and connects members to a global network of peers and provides access to trusted materials information through reference content and data, education courses, international events, and applied research.
To learn more about ASM International, visit asminternational.org or call 440.338.5151 to speak with an ASM International representative.
SOURCE ASM International
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