Whether you’re new to the finishing field, or consider yourself a veteran, these learning opportunities will increase and deepen your knowledge of this complex and evolving industry.
NASF, and its education arm, The AESF Foundation, offer thoughtfully developed, technical courses that explore and explain the important “basics” of metal finishing as well as the latest and most impactful developments in every specialty within the field.
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Course Calendar & Tuition
Classroom Courses
Dates: June 6-9, 2022
Exam Date: June 10, 2022
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2022
Location: Rosemont, IL
Member: $1,600
Non-Member: $2,000
Dates: June 6-9, 2022
Exam Date: June 10, 2022
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2022
Location: Rosemont, IL
Member: $1,600
Non-Member: $2,000
Home-Study Courses
Member: $1,300
Non-Member: $1,600
Member: $1,000
Non-Member: $1,300
Member: $800
Non-Member: $1,100
Member: $800
Non-Member: $1,100
Member: $800
Non-Member: $1,100
Member: $800
Non-Member: $1,100
Member: $1,300
Non-Member: $1,600
Member: $800
Non-Member: $1,100
Member: $800
Non-Member: $1,100
Member: $800
Non-Member: $1,100
Member: $800
Non-Member: $1,100
Member: $800
Non-Member: $1,100
Web-Based Courses
Dates: March 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
Registration Deadline: February 22, 2022
Member: $875
Non-Member: $1,150
Dates: April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Registration Deadline: March 22, 2022
Member: $875
Non-Member: $1,150
* Web-Based Courses take place on pre-determined Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM ET.
Dates: May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
July 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Registration Deadline: April 19, 2022
Member: $1,050
Non-Member: $1,325
Dates: August 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 ,24, 30, 31
October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Registration Deadline: July 26, 2022
Member: $1,250
Non-Member: $1,650
Dates: September 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
Registration Deadline: August 31, 2022
Member: $875
Non-Member: $1,150
Dates: November 8, 9, 15, 16, 29, 30 and December 6, 7 (12:00-2:00pm ET)
Registration Deadline: October 31, 2022
Member: $900
Non-Member: $1300
Optional Exams
Member: $150
Non-Member: $250
Member: $150
Non-Member: $250
Member: $150
Non-Member: $250
Member: $150
Non-Member: $250
Member: $150
Non-Member: $250
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Non-Member: $250
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Non-Member: $250
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Non-Member: $250
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Non-Member: $250
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Non-Member: $250
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Non-Member: $250
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Non-Member: $250
