Environmental Test and Reliability Training Courses

Put yourself and your team on the path to success. Developed through research and industry demand, the IEST Education program allows novice-through-expert learners to achieve targeted knowledge to avoid training failures and thrive professionally. Many companies claim to provide expert training, but IEST's accredited expertise as an international standards developer assures confidence in the effectiveness of the training. You and your team will learn from the recognized experts who help write the technical standards used every day within your industry.

Program below subject to change. NOTE: The classes listed below are available for both in-person and virtual attendance.

 

Monday, May 4, 2026
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time
The Foundation of Reliability Engineering
Instructor: Dustin Aldridge, Raytheon

This foundational module provides a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts and analytical tools of reliability engineering, establishing the groundwork for robust product design and management. Participants will first master the fundamental terminology, including the definitions of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM), alongside key mathematical metrics such as Failure Rate, MTBF, and the Reliability Function. The training includes practical instruction on using statistical models like the Weibull and Exponential distributions to accurately analyze time-to-failure data.


Tuesday, May 5, 2026
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time
Thermal Effects on Your Products 
Instructor: Information coming soon

This course delves into the critical influence of temperature on product reliability, providing the knowledge necessary to design effective thermal testing programs. The course begins with thermal fundamentals, reviewing the basic principles of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) and clearly distinguishing between thermal cycling and thermal shock tests. You'll gain familiarity with key industry standards and practices, including MIL-STD-810, IEC 60068, and JEDEC JESD22, learning to define realistic temperature ramp rates and dwell times based on these specifications.
 

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Time
Vibration and Mechanical Stress Testing: From Fundamentals to Test Execution
Instructor: Information coming soon

This course provides the essential knowledge for understanding and executing robust vibration and mechanical stress tests, ensuring product resilience in dynamic environments. The core outcome is the ability to create and justify vibration test profiles that accurately simulate and validate a product's performance against actual field conditions.


Thursday, May 7, 2026
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time
Workshop: Developing a Comprehensive Test Program 
Instructor: Information coming soon

In this hands-on workshop, attendees will work from start to end to develop a complete test program based on what was discussed the previous days.

 

IN-PERSON CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM:

  • Includes admittance into Working Group meetings, lunch each day, Welcome Reception, Exposition, General Session (IEST Membership - Exploring Benefits and Building Last Connections), Breakfast with the Exhibitors, Awards and Membership Luncheon, and Mix and Mingle: Dessert and Networking. Registration does NOT include membership, conference sessions, and conference proceedings.
  • Continuing Education Program Conference Sessions Add-on Package - includes admittance and all benefits included in the three-day conference session registration, which includes IEST membership and access to the session presentations.


VIRTUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM:

  • Includes admittance into the course that you registered form. Virtual course registration does NOT include new membership/membership renewal, conference sessions, conference proceedings, Working Group meetings, and networking events.