Instron Training
Instron offers training programs designed to help engineers, lab technicians, and testing professionals get the most from their materials testing systems. All training is developed and delivered by certified Instron instructors and applications engineers, covering safe system operation, test method development, software features, and best practices for producing accurate, repeatable results.
Training is available in three formats to suit different needs and schedules — classroom courses at Instron facilities in the US and UK as well as regional locations, self-paced eLearning through Instron's online portal, and on-site training delivered at your facility by Instron's Field Service and Applications Engineers. Have a question about training options? Visit our training FAQ.
Training Options
Instron offers classroom‑style training courses at our facilities, at regional locations across the U.S., and virtually. Our experienced trainers provide students with a practical, hands‑on learning experience designed to build confidence and deepen understanding.
Instron’s online eLearning courses offer condensed versions of live classroom training, ideal for operators and managers seeking self-paced learning. Accessible through the online training portal, these courses provide flexibility to learn at your convenience.
Instron’s Field Service and Applications Engineers offer on-site training at your facility, complementing the system fundamentals training included with your testing system or upgrade installation. Ideal for organizations seeking highly customized training.
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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.
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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 -
Bluehill® Universal Advanced Test Method Development
VirtualA 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
VirtualA 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.
$1,300 -
Introduction to Static Materials Testing
Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA, 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