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 least 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 Bootcamp Details tab.

METAL

1) What time of day does the in-person training run?

The METAL Level 1 in-person training runs Monday through Thursday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

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 least 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 Bootcamp Details tab.

6) What Penn State campuses offer the METAL in-person training?

The METAL program is offered at Penn State University Park in State College and at Penn State Behrend in Erie.