Frequently Asked Questions
ACE
1) What time of day does the in-person training run?
The ACE in-person training runs Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.
2) Do I have to take the online course before the in-person training?
Yes. Completing the online course is a prerequisite for attending the in-person session. However, you may register for an in-person session while still working on the online training.
3) I signed up for the online training, but I still don't have access to it. What should I do?
Access to the online content is handled by IACMI-The Composites Institute and is a manual process. If you signed up during the work week, please wait 24 hours to receive access. If you signed up during the weekend or on a holiday, wait at lease 48 hours. If you don’t receive access, please email tblevins@IACMI.org.
4) Am I automatically enrolled in the online training when I sign up for an in-person event?
No. You will need to sign-up for the online training by going to the Register for ACE page.
5) How will the PSU ACE team verify I completed my online training?
To verify completion of the online training, you must email your certificate of completion or credly badge to behrendace@psu.edu
6) Where can I find information about what I need to know for the in-person sessions?
Please visit our ACE Bootcamp page under the Registered Participants tab.
METAL
1) What time of day does the in-person training run?
The METAL in-person training runs Monday through Thursday from 8:00am-4:30pm.
2) Do I have to take the online course before the in-person training?
Yes. Completing the online course is a prerequisite for attending the in-person session. However, you may register for an in-person session while still working on the online training.
3) I signed up for the online training, but I still don't have access to it. What should I do?
Access to the online content is handled by IACMI-The Composites Institute and is a manual process. If you signed up during the work week, please wait 24 hours to receive access. If you signed up during the weekend or on a holiday, wait at lease 48 hours. If you don’t receive access, please email tblevins@IACMI.org.
4) How will the PSU METAL team verify I completed my online training?
To verify completion of the online training, you must email your credly badge to behrendmetal@psu.edu
5) Where can I find information about what I need to know for the in-person sessions?
Please visit our METAL Bootcamp page under the Registered Participants tab.
6) What Penn State campuses offer the METAL in-person training?
METAL is offered in-person at University Park. We hope to start offering in-person sessions at the Behrend campus in late 2025. Be sure to keep checking our website for more updates.