Instructional Seminars and Training Services

Instructional seminars and training services include non-credit programs; courses or seminars in engineering, science, technology, management, and other specialized subject areas; and production operation or application-specific training. Non-credit programs are offered by colleges or universities, but do not apply towards the requirements for a degree. Although these programs are designed to further professional development, they do not necessarily fulfill professional development hour (PDH) or continuing education unit (CEU) requirements for re-licensure as a professional engineer (PE). Instructional seminars and training range from one-day seminars to week-long, weekend-long, or even semester-long courses. These seminars and courses may be offered on a college or university campus or at remote, public, or company site. Typically, the presentations are live; however, some seminars are videotaped and offered over a satellite network or through a visual teleconferencing system. Course topics, locations and dates are often developed in response to industry or government requests.

Instructional seminars and training services are offered by many companies and professional organizations. Corporate trainers provide walk-around tours of equipment, demonstrate product and safety features, and explain how to perform maintenance and repairs. They may also provide supplemental materials that students can review or use to train other employees. Corporate training in production operation is performed on-site and/or at manufacturer locations. In the Unites States, regulatory agencies such as the Occupational Health and Safety Agency (OSHA) define the training requirements for equipment such as forklifts. Companies or groups of companies provide instructional seminars and training about specific subjects such as oil and gas exploration. Professional organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Standards Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC) also offer seminars, often to explain newly-adopted standards.

Instructional seminars and training services are located across the United States and around the world. They vary widely in terms of cost and curriculum. For example, some instructional seminars and training courses are covered by the cost of purchasing new equipment. Other programs are available on a per-diem basis.

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