ACerS Learning Center Certificate Program

The American Ceramic Society is pleased to offer our ACerS Learning Center Certificate Program. This program is designed for those who wish to take multiple courses for career advancement.

The ACerS Learning Center Certificate Program puts you in the driver’s seat.

Our three certificate tracks offer a selection of courses for you to customize your learning journey for the skills you need to advance in your job.

Each course is taught by a leading expert in the field. We have recruited leading experts in the ceramics and glass field to develop courses to share their vast experience and knowledge with you. You gain the benefit the decades experience in industry and academia that our instructors bring.

Advantages

For students completing the certificate program

  • Learn new material and refresh your previous knowledge from leading experts
  • Improve job skills and performance
  • Improve chances for career advancement
  • A complimentary 1 year ACerS membership

For employers supporting their employees

  • Motivate and show their employees they value their role in the organization
  • Improve the performance of employees
  • Enhance the company’s competitive position
  • Improve your bottom line!

Three customizable programs

Choose from one of three certificate programs outlined below. A certificate will be awarded after the completion of three courses within a program. The registration rates for each course are listed on their respective webpages. Don’t delay, jump-start your career today!

Ceramic Manufacturing Certificate

Complete three of the following courses:

Glass Manufacturing Certificate

Complete three of the following courses:

Advanced Ceramics Certificate

Complete three of the following courses:

Refractory Technology Certificates

(Two certificates available through Orton Ceramics)

Basic Refractory Technology

Complete the below courses:

  • Refractory Fundamentals (Registration is now open! The first session begins September 15)
  • Characterization of Refractory Microstructures
  • Properties of Refractories
  • Property Measurements of Refractories Laboratory Instruction (Held live at Orton Ceramics)

Intermediate Refractory Technology

Complete the below courses:

  • Manufacturing/Processing of Refractories
  • Drying and Firing of Refractory
  • Design and Failure of Refractories
  • Processing of Refractories Laboratory Instruction (Held live at Orton Ceramics)

Start your Certificate Program today!

For questions or to get started, please contact Greg Geiger at ggeiger@ceramics.org.