AVS National Short Courses 2026
August Online Short Course (via Zoom)
| August Online Course | Dates and Times | Type | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET) |
Zoom |
September Online Short Courses - Schedule Coming Soon (via Zoom)
| September Online Courses | Dates and Times | Type | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
Courses TBD |
Dates TBD, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET) |
Zoom |
TBD |
November 9-12, 2026 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (with AVS 72)
| November In Person Course | Date and Times | Type | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday-Thursday, Nov. 9-12, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET) |
In Person |
Costs and Inclusions -
During the online course you may ask questions. Instructors will review and answer them periodically throughout the course.
- Course Includes: Link to PDF file of the copyrighted course notes for online course; Printed copy of the copyrighted course notes for in person course. Digital badge and certificate following course completion.
- Requirements: You must be present the day of the course, recorded versions will not be available.
Online Courses
| Attendee Registration Type | Online Cost |
|---|---|
AVS Platinum Member |
$350 (1-day course) |
Non-Member |
$400 (1-day course) |
Full-time Student/Requires Student I.D. |
$200 (1-day course) |
November 9-12, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA
| Attendee Registration Type | In Person Cost |
|---|---|
AVS Platinum Member |
$1,820 (4-day course) |
Non-Member |
$1,895 (4-day course) |
Full-time Student/Requires Student I.D. |
$400 (4-day course) |
Vacuum System Design
- Learn how to select materials and fabricate vessels and components.
- Learn how to maintain a proper in-chamber environment.
- Understand the calculations and steps for vacuum pumping system design.
- Learn about the design and fabrication of vacuum systems.
Instructor
Tim Gessert
Principal Scientist and Managing Member, Gessert Consulting, LLC
Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology
- Understand vacuum fundamentals essential to operating, maintaining, designing, or using vacuum systems.
- Know the working principles and limitations of pumps, gauges, and other vacuum system components.
- Understand the procedures for operating and performing preventive maintenance on vacuum systems, including analyzing and troubleshooting malfunctioning vacuum systems and leak detection.
- Learn the design concepts involved in matching equipment and instrumentation to applications.
Instructor
Tim Gessert
Principal Scientist and Managing Member, Gessert Consulting, LLC
Instructor
Neil Peacock
Consultant, Pine Place Consulting, LLC
Other AVS Events
AVS e-Talks & Webinars 2026
| e-Talks and Webinars 2026 | Date and Times | Type |
|---|---|---|
Writing an Effective Abstract |
Tues. June 16, 2026 |
FREE |
Mentoring Up: Ways to Get What You Need From Your Mentors |
Thur., August 27, 2026 |
FREE |
Using Expectations Documents as a Tool to Improve Your Mentoring Relationships |
Thur., September 17, 2026 |
FREE |
Have an Idea for a Webinar or e-Talk?
We welcome suggestions for future Webinars and/or e-Talk topics and speakers.
Please e-mail Webinar suggestions to David Adams, AVS Short Course Chair, david_adams@avs.org.
Please e-mail e-Talk suggestions to Vinita Lal, AVS e-Talk Chair, vinita_lal@avs.org.
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