ACLASS Training Courses
Video: Dr. Bil Hirt, ACLASS Director of Accreditation,
discusses training options available from ACLASS.
ACLASS offers a variety of training courses related to our
accreditation programs. These include:
- ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor Training
- Internal Auditing to ISO/IEC 17025
- Practical Measurement Uncertainty
- Customized training courses
All courses are offered at least once a year and in various
locations for your convenience. We also offer customized training
to meet your needs. For more information, e-mail ACLASS or call
877-344-3044.
ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditing
April 29 - May 1, 2013, Arlington, VA
November 18-20, 2013, Oakland, CA
Cost: ASQ member $850, non-ASQ member $950
ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor
Training
June 17-21, 2013, Milwaukee, WI
August 19-23, 2013, San Diego, CA
December 9-13, 2013, St. Petersburg, FL
Cost: ASQ member $1,395, non-ASQ member $1,595
Practical Measurement Uncertainty -
Calibration
May 1-3, 2013, Arlington, VA
November 20-22, 2013, Oakland, CA
Cost: ASQ member $975, non-ASQ member $1,100
Practical Measurement Uncertainty -
Testing
May 1-3, 2013, Arlington, VA
November 20-22, 2013, Oakland, CA
Cost: ASQ member $975, non-ASQ member $1,100
Introduction to ISO/IEC
17025
TBD
Cost: ASQ member $650, non-ASQ member $750

FQS Workshops
Introductory classes to aid in preparation for accreditation,
including an overview of the standards and forensic testing
aspects. For more information, e-mail Kasia Kobus
or call 813-443-0517. Click on workshop title to register.
ISO/IEC 17025 for Forensic Testing
Agencies
Dates and locations TBA
ISO/IEC 17020 for Forensic Testing Agencies
Dates and locations TBA
ANSI Accreditation Workshops
Personnel
Certification Accreditation Workshop
Two-day workshop to introduce attendees to ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024,
General requirements for bodies operating certification schemes
for persons. Discussions focus on building an understanding of
requirements and benefits, and why the standard has become the
benchmark for personnel certification. Geared toward
representatives of corporations, organizations, government
agencies, and others who operate personnel certification programs
or wish to learn more about the ANSI accreditation process. Held at
ANSI in Washington, DC.
June 20-21, 2013
September 18-19, 2013
November 21-22, 2013
Certificate
Issuers' Accreditation Workshop
Two-day workshop introduces ASTM E2659-09, Standard
Practice for Certificate Programs, and ANSI's Certificate
Accreditation Program. Attendees will learn about requirements for
developing a quality education/training course with an assessment
at the end to determine if the learning outcomes have been
achieved. The workshop covers terminology, significance and use of
the standard, requirements for certificate issuers, and certificate
program and certificate issuance and use. Of interest to
corporations, organizations, government agencies, and others that
are issuing certificate" based on a training or education
course(s), and stakeholders (such as HR directors) who are
accepting individuals with certificates into their organizations.
Held at ANSI in Washington, DC.