Classroom Training
Instron's classroom training courses offer hands-on, instructor-led learning for engineers, lab technicians, and testing professionals at all experience levels. Each session is led by a certified Instron trainer with deep industry and product knowledge, giving participants direct access to the experts who know their systems best.
Courses are available at Instron training facilities and at regional locations, covering materials testing fundamentals, Bluehill Universal software development, advanced test method configuration, and best practices for producing consistent, accurate results. Small class sizes encourage open discussion, hands-on system operation, and the opportunity to work through real testing challenges with an expert in the room.
Classroom Training Options
Training at Instron
Instron offers classroom-style training courses at our Centers of Excellence. Led by our expert instructors, these regular scheduled courses offer students valuable hands-on experience and practical skills in a collaborative work environment.
Regional Training
The Instron Training Center brings our most popular courses to convenient regional locations across North America, offering classroom-style instruction led by expert trainers. Regional locations streamline attendance, cutting travel time, expenses and work interruption.
Virtual Training
Our virtual training delivers interactive, live sessions led by expert instructors, bringing the full classroom experience direct to your home or office. Engage with peers, participate in hand-on software exercises and collaborate through real-time screen sharing to master key learning objectives with confidence.
Training Calendar
Browse the calendar below to view upcoming sessions by course, location, topic or date.
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Bluehill® Universal Introduction to Test Method Development
Instron Corporate Headquarters 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA, United StatesIn this one-day course, students will work with a certified Instron training instructor to explore the basic tools and features of Bluehill Universal. Using a hands-on approach, the instructor will guide students through a series of projects designed to foster an understanding of basic Test Method development.
$1,300 -
Bluehill® Universal Advanced Test Method Development
Instron Corporate Headquarters 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA, United StatesA one-day advanced course for experienced Bluehill® Universal users. Building on core test method skills, students work with a certified Instron instructor through hands-on projects covering Expression Builder, calculation and graphical domains, virtual measurements, custom transducer setup, Instron Connect, and software security configuration. Designed for users who want to take full control of their testing environment and administrative settings.
$1,300 -
Bluehill® Universal TestProfiler Method Development
Instron Corporate Headquarters 825 University Ave, Norwood, MA, United StatesA one-day hands-on course focused on Bluehill Universal's TestProfiler feature. Working with a certified Instron instructor, students design and build their own profiler tests through realistic lab-based projects covering waveform creation, load and strain control, segment-specific results, actions and events, and domain expressions. Designed for users who need to build complex, multi-stage test sequences tailored to the specific demands of their laboratory.
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Introduction to Static Materials Testing
Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth, TX, United StatesA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
$999 -
Bluehill® Universal Introduction to Test Method Development
Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth, TX, United StatesA one-day hands-on course for new Bluehill Universal users. Working with a certified Instron instructor, students work through a series of guided projects covering test method development, calculations, results setup, data export, and reporting. By the end of the course, students will be able to build, save, and run their own test methods and streamline their lab workflow using Bluehill best practices.
$1,400 -
Bluehill® Universal Advanced Test Method Development
Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth, TX, United StatesA one-day advanced course for experienced Bluehill® Universal users. Building on core test method skills, students work with a certified Instron instructor through hands-on projects covering Expression Builder, calculation and graphical domains, virtual measurements, custom transducer setup, Instron Connect, and software security configuration. Designed for users who want to take full control of their testing environment and administrative settings.
$1,400 -
Bluehill® Universal TestProfiler Method Development
Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth, TX, United StatesA one-day hands-on course focused on Bluehill Universal's TestProfiler feature. Working with a certified Instron instructor, students design and build their own profiler tests through realistic lab-based projects covering waveform creation, load and strain control, segment-specific results, actions and events, and domain expressions. Designed for users who need to build complex, multi-stage test sequences tailored to the specific demands of their laboratory.
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Introduction to Static Materials Testing
VirtualA one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
$960 -
Bluehill® Universal Introduction to Test Method Development
VirtualA one-day hands-on course for new Bluehill Universal users. Working with a certified Instron instructor, students work through a series of guided projects covering test method development, calculations, results setup, data export, and reporting. By the end of the course, students will be able to build, save, and run their own test methods and streamline their lab workflow using Bluehill best practices.
$1,300