AESF Education Foundation
A Non-Profit Organization that
Serves as NASF’s Training Arm

The Foundation’s three core areas are education, research and scholarship. AESF Foundation was formed in 2006 and offers several distinct learning platforms: Classroom Courses, Web-Based Courses, Home Study Courses and Custom Courses, which are tailored to the individual needs of public and private entities.

AESF is the gold standard in finishing industry education, and the exclusive grantor of industry certifications, from basic CEF (Certified Electroplater Finisher) to MSF (Master Surface Finisher).

View our 2022 course calendar. Have specific questions about our courses? View our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Download the
2022 Foundation
Catalog

Choose from 4 Study Platforms:


Classroom Courses

Classroom Courses:

  • Live interaction with instructor in a classroom setting
  • Taught in select locations throughout the U.S.
  • Instruction takes place over 2-4 days (add 1 day for optional exam)
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Web-Based Courses

Web-Based Courses:

  • Foundation courses in a series of web-based sessions
  • Live, online interaction with NASF/AESF Foundation instructors and other industry experts
  • Sessions take place on pre-determined Tuesdays & Wednesdays between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM EST
  • Session recordings are available to students for 30-days after the original posting date
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Home Study Courses

Home Study Courses:

  • Begin a Home Study anytime and at your own pace
  • Hard copy materials include lessons and homework
  • Technical Education Director responds to questions about material, grades, homework and offers suggestions to improve work
  • Proctored exams at your location are also available
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Custom Courses

Custom Courses:

  • Design your course to meet your company’s needs
  • Mix and match 110 available course modules
  • No travel required; we come to you
  • Host a course at a time of your choosing
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