If you’re looking to start a career or refresh your knowledge in the nondestructive testing (NDT) industry, trying to learn and understand all the requirements and guidelines to become certified can seem daunting. Where do you start?
Fortunately, there are many NDT training schools, centers, and providers that can help you navigate this process and meet your goals. We’ve organized over 50 premier NDT training providers around the globe to help you narrow down your options.
Here are two quick ways you can find an Olympus-approved NDT training provider:
1. Use our interactive map of NDT training providers.
Our interactive map of NDT training providers allows you to navigate your options and narrow down based on the technology and region you’re interested in. Simply visit our online NDT training provider resource center and use the search bar or map zoom function to find your ideal provider.
2. Request that an Olympus rep reach out to you.
If you’d rather speak to someone at Olympus about the best option for you, just reach out to us online or call 1-800-225-8330. We’re always happy to help!
Why Train with an Olympus-Approved Training Provider?
An internet search for an NDT training program simply doesn’t provide all the information you need to make a decision. Our curated list of NDT training providers, on the other hand, connects you with experts that offer certain benefits:
- Access to ASNT Level 3 certified instructors: Work with the best instructors to earn your certifications
- Use the latest equipment: Our training providers have access to the latest NDT technology and software, so you are up to speed on the newest innovations and equipment used in the field
- Direct access to Olympus technical staff: We also work with our training providers to provide direct technical assistance (OEM support) and training material to help supplement their technology courses
- Industry-approved training programs: All of our providers have code-based training programs approved by organizations such as the American Welding Society (AWS), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) to confirm your certification
- Wide variety of training courses: Many providers offer multiple training topics such as conventional ultrasonic testing (UT), phased array UT, bond testing, eddy current testing, time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD), and full matrix capture/total focusing method (FMC/TFM)
- Online training options: As online learning grows in popularity, many of our providers have online training options so you can save time on travel, practice social distancing, and fit education into a busy schedule
Good luck in your search! And don’t forget to check out our free NDT training resources available 24/7 online:
- Visit our industrial resource center to access hundreds of e-books, white papers, video tutorials, webinars, and more
- Hear advice from NDT instructors and experts by listening to Inspect Tech: The Olympus NDT Podcast
- Stay up to date on the latest NDT tips by subscribing to the InSight Blog
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