Welcome to the ACerS Learning Center!

Sign up for a Short Course with top talent in ceramic and glass materials science. Our courses are offered in-person or virtually via Zoom. All course times are in Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.

Please note: Each course has a minimum registration number to run. If canceled, each registrant will be offered a full refund. For in-person courses, ACerS will notify registrants 30 days in advance.

Upcoming Short Courses

Hypersonic missile launching, relevant to hypersonic training programs and workforce development.

In Person

Custom Hypersonic Training

April 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Pile of hot refractories, possibly related to design failure refractories.

Virtual & On Demand

Design and Failure of Refractories

April 14 - June 2, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Two engineers discussing ceramic processing plans in a factory setting.

Virtual & On Demand

Foundations of Ceramic Processing

May 26 - June 4, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Hypersonic vehicle re-entering atmosphere, undergoing high temperature testing. "NO STEP" text visible on vehicle surface.

In Person

Testing of Materials in Extreme Environments

May 31, 2026

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Ceramics workshop essentials: Yellow hard hat, work gloves, and bricks.

In Person

Female engineer with tablet inspecting refractories properties in industrial setting.

In Person