Top-notch training and professional education in many aspects of the asphalt industry are available through the Asphalt Institute and its Asphalt Academy winter class offerings.
Classes are available on a wide range of topics including: asphalt binders and their applications in the paving and roofing industries; asphalt PG (performance grade) testing procedures; national binder technician certification (NBTC); mix design; construction of HMA (hot mix asphalt) pavements; optimizing volumetrics and HMA compactability with the Bailey Method; airport paving; HMA-101 and more.
A comprehensive list of upcoming classes and registration details are available at www.AsphaltAcademy.org. You can also download a PDF file of the full catalog of course offerings.