Was this course authored by AWS?

No. This course was produced by Industrial Metallurgists, LLC, and is not an AWS course. The course was authored by Michael Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E. Michael received a B.S. and M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from University of Illinois and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University. After graduating, he worked 13 years at Motorola as a manufacturing engineer in an integrated circuit factory and as a design/quality/cost reduction engineer for automotive electronics.

Who should take this course?

This course was designed for design, manufacturing, and quality engineers who need to better understand the metallurgy of aluminum alloys in order to make design decisions, evaluate suppliers, and fix quality problems.

How long do I have to complete this course?

Participants have access to the course content 24 hours a day for a period of 90 days from the date of registration. The final exam may be activated before the end of the 90-day period if the participant has completed all the modules.

Does this course include a completion exam?

Yes. Upon completion of the final course module, participants are prompted to take an exam designed to evaluate their comprehension of the subject matter. The completion exam consists of 8 multiple-choice questions and must be completed within a 60-minute period. Participants who do not attain the 70% passing score may attempt to retake the exam a second time. Participants that pass the exam earn a Certificate of Completion and 1 Professional Development Hour. Certificates can be downloaded from AWS Learning upon successful completion of the final exam.

Do I need to purchase any other materials?

No. All the materials and resources necessary to complete the course objectives are included.

Do I receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for completing this course?

Yes. Participants that receive a score of 70% or above will receive a Certificate of Completion and 1 Professional Development Hour (PDHs).

Can I use these Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for recertification?

Yes. Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned through Industrial Metallurgists, LLC, courses can be applied towards recertification provided the PDH's are earned during the certification period.

What are the requirements to pass this course?

Learners must do the following to successfully complete a course: Complete all course modules. Achieve at least 70% correct on the course exam. Complete the course within 3 months of the course registration date.

Are there course notes?

Yes. Downloads of the course material are available with each course.

How do I obtain my certificate of completion?

Certificates of completion can be printed after completing a course, which includes passing the course exam.

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Aluminum Metallurgy Online Self-Paced Course

Aluminum Metallurgy

Please Note:

This course is offered through our partner, Industrial Metallurgist, and does not include an AWS course completion certificate.

There are a wide variety of wrought aluminum alloys. Each alloy was developed to provide specific properties. This course teaches the following aspects of aluminum metallurgy:

The different families of wrought aluminum alloys
The distinguishing features between the families
The metallurgical factors that influence their mechanical properties
How the mechanical properties are modified using alloy composition, cold-working, and heat treatment
The temper designation systems for cold-worked and heat treated alloys

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Price

$94

Availability to Course Materials

60 days

Course Length

Approximately 1 hour

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Benefits
Course Modules

COMPREHENSIVE
Approximately 1 hour of instruction in 1 module.
EASY TO ACCESS
Participants can access the course 24/7 from any computer with an internet connection.
EASY TO USE
Pause, advance, and rewind navigation features give users complete control over their learning experience.
EASY TO UNDERSTAND
Audio narration, animated graphics and video footage make even the most complex topics engaging and easy-to-understand.
PROVEN METHODS
Interactive elements, practice problems, and quizzes facilitate the mastery of concepts and measure content retention.
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Course content was authored by Michael Pfeifer, Ph.D., P.E and was produced by Industrial Metallurgists, LLC.
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Module 1 – Aluminum Metallurgy

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in the AWS Aluminum Metallurgy online course?

The course explains the families of wrought aluminum alloys, key metallurgical features that distinguish them, how alloy composition, cold-working, and heat treatment influence mechanical properties, and the temper designation systems used for aluminum alloys.
Who should take the Aluminum Metallurgy self-paced course?

This course is designed for engineers and technical professionals, especially design, manufacturing, and quality engineers — who need to understand aluminum metallurgy to make better design decisions, evaluate suppliers, or address quality issues.
How long is the Aluminum Metallurgy course and how do I access it?

The course runs approximately 1 hour and is available 24/7 online once you register. You have access to the materials for 60 days after registration, so you can complete it at your own pace.
Do I get a certificate or continuing education credit for completing this course?

Yes. After passing the final exam with at least 70%, you’ll earn a Certificate of Completion and 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) that you can download for professional development or recertification purposes.
Are there prerequisites or extra materials I need before starting this course?

No. There are no prerequisites and no additional materials to purchase. All course content and resources needed to complete the course and final exam are included.

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