AVS National Short Courses not only facilitate student/instructor interactions, but provide networking opportunities with peers. AVS National and AVS Chapter short course programs are scheduled periodically throughout the year (February to June and September to November). Short Course programs may be offered either in person or virtually (via Zoom).
Bookmark this page and check back monthly for updated programming. Review the
AVS Short Course Catalog and complete the
Courses by Request form to help us determine what courses to offer throughout the year. You will receive short course announcements to help you plan your training needs.
AVS Onsite/Online Short Course training will help your company save time and money by bringing the course to your facility (virtually). We will also work with you to customize our courses to suit your company’s needs. Please review our
AVS Short Course Catalog and complete the
Onsite/Online Short Course training request form to receive a proposal.
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NOTE: All online events are currently being hosted via the Zoom platform and listed in Eastern Daylight/Standard Time Zone. Please note some events may take place in the time zone of a hosting AVS Chapter. Please refer to the registration site for specific details and always check your time zone accordingly.
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AVS National Short Course Programs
AVS 71 Short Course Program
in conjunction with the AVS 71st International Symposium & Exhibition
Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC.
September 22-25, 2025
• Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology
AVS Chapter Short Course Programs
AVS New Mexico Chapter Short Course Program
(in conjunction with the NMAVS Annual Symposium)
Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel, Albuquerque, NM
May 5-8, 2025
AVS Rocky Mountain Chapter Short Course Program
Denver-Westminster Double Tree Hotel, Westminster, CO
November 5-7, 2025
SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
Additional Training Programs
ICMCTF 2024 Short Course Program
Town and Country Hotel, San Diego, CA
May 11-15, 2025
AVS Courses by Request: Please review the AVS Short Course Catalog and complete the Courses by Request form if you would like to see a particular short course offered. Short course programs will be posted as they become available.
AVS Company Training: If you have a group of employees in need of training, please visit the AVS Onsite/Online Training page and complete a request form. Good for larger groups (~10).
For a complete listing of available courses or to learn more about our instructors click: Short Course Catalog or Short Course Instructors.
To receive AVS Training announcements, please e-mail heather@avs.org.