J U L Y 2 0 2 0 • M A T E R I A L S E V A L U A T I O N 771 OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, I have been describing the ASNT Member Value Framework. This month, the focus is on learning opportunities, the third member value stream. In actuality, based on member feedback, I believe learning opportunities are the number-one reason NDT professionals look to ASNT. ASNT was founded on the idea that its core purpose was “advancing scientific engineering and technical knowledge in the field of nondestructive testing through education.” Over the Society’s 75-plus years, ASNT has provided a wide range of learning opportunities, and recently, the Board of Directors approved the expansion of ASNT’s learning programs into new digital formats. You may have noticed our new series of live webinars hosted on the ASNT Learn website. Our webinars bring the knowledge of industry leaders to you at an extremely reasonable price ($49 for members). ASNT webinars are interactive, including opportunities for questions and answers. They are offered monthly in the Innovations in NDT series, which addresses interesting new NDT technologies or methodologies. ASNT is collaborating with the Nondestructive Testing Management Association in our newest webinar series, Management of NDT, which addresses challenges organizations face in managing the NDT function. We are also pleased to announce the release of our third webinar series, Applications of NDT, which focuses on practical applications of NDT. Professionals now have three unique learning oppor- tunities to choose from each month. All webinars are recorded and archived on ASNT Learn. ASNT is adding microcourses to its online learning portfolio. These web-based courses are short, one-hour focused learning modules, and can be completed on demand. Current topics include optimizing MT process controls, enhancing MFL of storage tanks, and the benefits of 3D modeling for VT measurement. These modules are interactive and include an assess- ment successful completion earns a certificate. Look for the list of microcourse topics to expand every month. ASNT is in discussions with a leading online NDT course provider to make their portfolio available to our members at discounted pricing. The courses, varying in length from 8 to 40 hours, will be accessed through ASNT Learn, and completion—just like all other ASNT Learn activities—will be tracked in your member- ship record. ASNT sections also provide learning opportunities through monthly meetings. ASNT will be producing a new Section Workshop Series of half- and full-day workshops. ASNT will develop the content and train the presenters, and sections will organize the event locally. We believe this new collaboration will provide great learning opportunities for our members. ASNT Events offers extensive learning opportuni- ties through keynote presentations, technical sessions, and post-conference short courses, which are half- or full-day seminars. In addition to learning, members can earn recertification points. ASNT now offers recorded conference sessions on demand through ASNT Learn. Many are available at no cost to members. ASNT Refresher Courses are in-person training events offered in Columbus, Ohio, near the International Service Center. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our spring and summer sessions due to the pandemic, but the good news is we are working to make these courses available online beginning later this summer. We will be using the same course content and the same excellent instructors. Participants will complete work over a period of four weeks by attending live presentations online and completing work offline at a time convenient to them. Watch for further announce- ments on this exciting program! There are so many opportunities for members to learn and develop professional knowledge and skills that we cannot address them all here. Please visit ASNT Learn at asnt.org to see all of the learning programs available to you. NEAL J. COUTURE, CAE ASNT Executive Director ncouture@asnt.org ASNT Learning Opportunities DIRECTOR’S letter There are so many opportunities to develop professional knowledge…