SKOKIE, Ill--Portland Cement Association’s Education and Training Department‘s spring course schedule continues PCA’s commitment to offering seminars that address current industry concerns and changes. Courses use a combination of practicing professionals with solid experience and the latest in simulations to enable participants to master the skills they need. Heavy emphasis is placed on discovering and understanding real world problems through laboratory experiences that reinforce practical and immediate solutions.

Spring courses include:
• Kiln Process, February 6-9
• Cement and Concrete Overview, February 9-10
• Microscopy of Clinker and Cement, February 13-17
• Concrete: Principles and Practices, February 27-March 2
• Aggregates and Chemical Admixtures for Use in Concrete, March 13-14
• Supplementary Cementing Materials (SCMs) and Ternary Blends, March 15-16
• Troubleshooting: Solutions to Concrete Field Problems, March 20-22
• Mill Grinding, March 20-22

More information:

Registration and more information about the individual courses are available online at www.cement.org/learn or by phone at 847-972-9032. All courses are held at PCA Headquarters in Skokie, Ill., and hotel and in-town transportation accommodation assistance is available upon request.

Programs conducted at PCA meet requirements set by the U.S. Office of Education for Continuing Education Units. PCA retains permanent records of CEUs awarded to course participants, which are available on request. PCA is also a registered provider for the American Institute of Architects, Learning Education Units.

About PCA
Based in Skokie, Ill., the Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the United States and Canada. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education, and public affairs programs.

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