About
The AM General Personnel Certificate Course is comprised of 8 modules that cover all the general concepts of the AM process chain.
This course will equip attendees with core technical knowledge related to common AM practices and will allow them to earn a General AM Certificate that will serve as the foundation and pre-requisite for earning future specialized role-based AM certificates through the ASTM AM CoE. Attendees will complete a multiple-choice exam upon course completion.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you are just stepping into AM or if you have experience and are looking to advance your knowledge and stay relevant, the General Personnel Certificate Course is for you. The course is recommended for technicians, managers, engineers, and other individuals from government agencies, industry, and academia with any level of AM experience.
Why Sign Up for This Course?
Gain core foundational technical knowledge covering the entire AM process chain
Stand out in the industry with ASTM E2659-18-compliant certificate from the globally recognized ASTM AM CoE
Chart your own path: This course is the first step toward multiple AM CoE role-based certificates
Each module taught by experts from academia, industry, national labs, and regulatory bodies
EARN A DIGITAL BADGE after successful completion of this course. These badges are an innovative way to showcase career knowledge, skills, and abilities obtained through professional development. Add the badges to your digital portfolios or share on social and professional networks.
Course attendees interested in receiving 3.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) should complete a CEU application form. A certificate will be sent electronically to the attendee approximately 1-2 weeks following successful completion of the exam.
Course Schedule
This course will feature 18 experts across the field of additive manufacturing to provide a comprehensive course covering all of the general concepts of the AM process chain to its attendees.
Day 1 | March 15, 2022
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 8:00 AM | Module 1: Terminology and AM Process Overview Instructors: Dave Bourell, UT Austin; Francisco Medina, UT El Paso |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Module 2: Design and Simulation Instructors: Dave Rosen, Georgia Tech |
Day 2 | March 15, 2022
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 8:00 AM | Module 1: Terminology and AM Process Overview Instructors: Dave Bourell, UT Austin; Francisco Medina, UT El Paso |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Module 2: Design and Simulation Instructors: Dave Rosen, Georgia Tech |
Day 3 | March 15, 2022
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 8:00 AM | Module 1: Terminology and AM Process Overview Instructors: Dave Bourell, UT Austin; Francisco Medina, UT El Paso |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Module 2: Design and Simulation Instructors: Dave Rosen, Georgia Tech |
Instructors
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FAA
CINDY ASHFORTH
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FDA
HANY DEMIAN
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Pilgrim Consulting
WILLIAM FRAZIER
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Department of Defense
ADELE RATCLIFF
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Raytheon Technologies
VENKAT VEDULA
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MakerVerse
MARKUS SEIBOLD
Organizers
For more information, please contact:
| Dr. Nima Shamsaei | Auburn University | shamsaei@auburn.edu |
| Ms. Rachael Andrulonis | WSU – NIAR | rachael@niar.wichita.edu |
| Dr. Khalid Rafi | ASTM International | krafi@astm.org |
| Ms. Rachael Andrulonis | WSU – NIAR | rachael@niar.wichita.edu |
Travel
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA | Brown-Kopel Center (152 Wilmore Drive, Auburn, AL, 36849). Noted with purple start on map below.
Parking is available in the lot marked in red above.
Hotel Recommendations
| The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center (0.4 Miles) | 241 S College St, Auburn, AL 36830 | Visit Website |
| The Collegiate Hotel at Auburn (0.4 Miles) | 205 S Gay St, Auburn, AL 36830 | Visit Website |
| TownPlace Suites by Marriott Auburn (0.4 Miles) | 1117 South College Street, Auburn, Alabama 36832 USA | Visit Website |
Register
This event is open for registration. The fees are listed below.
Early-bird Registration (ends February 14, 2022)
| Non-Members | $1,599.00 |
| ASTM Members | $1,399.00 |
Regular Rate (after February 14, 2022)
| Non-Members | $1,799.00 |
| ASTM Members | $1,599.00 |
If you have questions concerning online registration, please contact AM CoE at amcoe@astm.org.
