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Our Visitor's Center provides members of the PTA community, the opportunity to get the information they are looking for, and also gives them the opportunity to share their knowledge, resources, and service offerings with others. In addition to a variety of member benefits, the Professional Thermographers Association offers a full spectrum of training, certification and support services and is dedicated to providing the highest standard of infrared instruction on a global scale. Membership
By joining the Professional Thermographers Association, you will be recognized as someone who is committed to performing to the highest ethical standards and level of professionalism in this industry. If you have any questions regarding membership opportunities, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930. If you wish to become a member or would like to upgrade or renew your membership in the Professional Thermographers Association, please complete and submit our Membership Registration Form. Infrared Certification Training Taught by Leading Professionals in the Industry!
Our staff of seasoned thermographers have trained individuals worldwide for over 25 years. Today, The Professional Thermographers Association is a world-wide infrared training institute providing education for all brands of IR instruments and an extensive range of IR applications. All our trainers are field-proven thermographers so our students learn from experienced, practical infrared enthusiasts. For this industry to continue in its advancement, new and practicing thermographers need to be informed, educated and updated continually by working professionals, which is why our Level I, Level II and Level III courses, based on the American Society of Nondestructive (ASNT) training program & guidelines, are offered on a regular basis. All courses can be conducted at your site or location of choice or at our West Coast Conference and Training Center located in Seattle, WA USA. Call us at 206-328-3930 if you would like more information on our on-site courses. Thermal Trend Software Sales & Support
While Thermal Trend - Image Analyzer allows you to explore manage, view, analyze and report on all of your infrared image files from a variety of infrared camera manufacturers, Thermal Trend - Lean DB, gives you the power of a complete infrared inspection database program in the palm of your hand. Thermal Trend - Lean DB builds upon the founda-tion of “Lean Thinking” as it applies to establishing, conducting and managing a truly World Class/ Best Practices Predictive Maintenance Program. It is truly, the Professional Thermographers choice when it comes to establishing, performing, and managing Infrared PdM inspection programs. Thermal Trend is sold exclusively by The Professional Thermographers Association whose members are leading professionals in the Thermographic industry and specialize in IR program implementation and management. Thermal Trends team of Certified Solutions Providers can assist you with everything from purchasing IR equipment, training and software support. Visit www.thermaltrend.com for more information or to find a Certified Solution Provider near you. Available Courses
The Professional Thermographers Association's Visitors Center has been designed to provide information to the public regarding the PTA and the thermography industry. This visitors center is also designed to allow members of the thermography community to express general comments and opinions about thermal imaging and thermography. Visitors have the opportunity to view the information presented here as well as view and post messages to our forums. If you would like to access additional PTA resources and support services, you may want to consider becoming a member of the Professional Thermographers Association. If you have any questions regarding our membership opportunities, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
The Member Resources and Support Center Includes:
If you have any questions regarding membership opportunities, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930. If you wish to become a member or would like to upgrade or renew your membership in the Professional Thermographers Association, please complete and submit our Membership Registration Form.
The Student Resource area offers course resources and support for students who are enrolled in the ASNT level I, II and III thermographer certification courses or other classes. As a student you have access to the following:
If you would like more information or wish to enroll in any of our Certification Courses, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930. Instructor ResourcesThermal Trend IR Program Implementation, Certification & Training developed for The Boeing Company
Level II - This course is designed to meet SNT-TC-1A recommended practice for Level II Infrared Thermography. This hands-on course will assist you in furthering your operating skills, developing new inspection procedures and applications, advancing your infrared P/PM program or consulting services, utilizing IR trending or software programs, performing advanced NDT applications and attaining superior measurement skills for improved accuracy and diagnosis. Advanced theory, applications, equipment operations, thermal analysis and inspection techniques, marketing, plus much more, is presented in a simple, easy to learn, hands-on fashion. Course certificate, exam, one-on-one sessions, post course support and resource upgrades are also included. Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio) If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermographer Certification Program (Level I, II, & III) developed for Colbert Infrared Services This is a "Online" course that is designed to meet the needs of ISO and ASNT for certification of employees for Level I thermographers as defined in ThermoView's written practice. This is a internal course for staff only. Enrollment is by indivual and group based on employment at ThermoView. Trash
Fundamentals of Infrared Thermography using Socratic and experiential teaching methods. Quality is the overriding principal of all course modules. Covered topics include data collection, corrections for distance and emissivity, qualitative v. quantitative thermography, optics choices for special applications, and creating reports useful for both engineer and all levels of management. If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermographer Certification Program developed for KHNP
Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio)
TransEquipos - Curso Certificacion De Termografos Nivel 1 Course Instructors: (view Fred's bio) Course Instructor: Ernesto Gallo, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Ernesto's bio) Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer
Thermographer Certification Program developed for WE Energies
TransEquipos - Curso de Certificacion de Termografos Nivel 2 Course Instructors: (view Fred's bio) Course Instructor: Ernesto Gallo, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Ernesto's bio) Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer
Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio)
Level III - This four day course is provided to advance a Level II Thermographer to the level where they are able to initiate and manage an Infrared Thermographic Program. The course material will give them an advanced understanding of the information necessary to direct other thermographers to provide written procedures and purchase suitable equipment. This Course meets the requirements based on the ASNT-TC-1A for Infrared Thermography. If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermal Trend IR Program Implementation developed for BP
As a Thermal Trend end-user, you have the opportunity to view the information presented here, join in on chats and post messages to our forums. For more inormation on Thermal Trend, visit www.thermaltrend.com Enter the Thermal Trend Customer Resources and Support Center
Your IR Program is determined by how well your manage your data! These on-line training materials are designed to introduce you to the importance of establishing an Enterprise Database Solution for your Infrared PdM Inspection Program. Here we cover the concepts relating to program accountability and provides you with an understanding of how Thermal Trend has been built upon the foundation of “Lean Thinking” as it is used to establish, conduct, and manage a truly World Program. In addition to introducing you to the concepts and user interface you will learn how to work with the Thermal Trend database, create sites, work with routes, and document inspection results. You will also learn how use visual indicators to identify the health status of equipment and to determine what needs to be tested, what was tested, and what was not tested as well as how to associate details with appropriate equipment, track and trend problem status over multiple inspections, and more. This course is open to all students who have enrolled in a course with the Professional Thermographers Association as well as all registered users of the Thermal Trend software. For more information on this effective Enterprise Database System and to download the Thermal Trend Lean DB software, visit http://www.thermaltrend.com/ttlean/index.php. This is the test for seting up online training Available Courses
The Professional Thermographers Association's Visitors Center has been designed to provide information to the public regarding the PTA and the thermography industry. This visitors center is also designed to allow members of the thermography community to express general comments and opinions about thermal imaging and thermography. Visitors have the opportunity to view the information presented here as well as view and post messages to our forums. If you would like to access additional PTA resources and support services, you may want to consider becoming a member of the Professional Thermographers Association. If you have any questions regarding our membership opportunities, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
The Member Resources and Support Center Includes:
If you have any questions regarding membership opportunities, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930. If you wish to become a member or would like to upgrade or renew your membership in the Professional Thermographers Association, please complete and submit our Membership Registration Form.
The Student Resource area offers course resources and support for students who are enrolled in the ASNT level I, II and III thermographer certification courses or other classes. As a student you have access to the following:
If you would like more information or wish to enroll in any of our Certification Courses, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930. Instructor ResourcesThermal Trend IR Program Implementation, Certification & Training developed for The Boeing Company
Level II - This course is designed to meet SNT-TC-1A recommended practice for Level II Infrared Thermography. This hands-on course will assist you in furthering your operating skills, developing new inspection procedures and applications, advancing your infrared P/PM program or consulting services, utilizing IR trending or software programs, performing advanced NDT applications and attaining superior measurement skills for improved accuracy and diagnosis. Advanced theory, applications, equipment operations, thermal analysis and inspection techniques, marketing, plus much more, is presented in a simple, easy to learn, hands-on fashion. Course certificate, exam, one-on-one sessions, post course support and resource upgrades are also included. Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio) If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermographer Certification Program (Level I, II, & III) developed for Colbert Infrared Services This is a "Online" course that is designed to meet the needs of ISO and ASNT for certification of employees for Level I thermographers as defined in ThermoView's written practice. This is a internal course for staff only. Enrollment is by indivual and group based on employment at ThermoView. Trash
Fundamentals of Infrared Thermography using Socratic and experiential teaching methods. Quality is the overriding principal of all course modules. Covered topics include data collection, corrections for distance and emissivity, qualitative v. quantitative thermography, optics choices for special applications, and creating reports useful for both engineer and all levels of management. If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermographer Certification Program developed for KHNP
Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio)
TransEquipos - Curso Certificacion De Termografos Nivel 1 Course Instructors: (view Fred's bio) Course Instructor: Ernesto Gallo, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Ernesto's bio) Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer
Thermographer Certification Program developed for WE Energies
TransEquipos - Curso de Certificacion de Termografos Nivel 2 Course Instructors: (view Fred's bio) Course Instructor: Ernesto Gallo, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Ernesto's bio) Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer
Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio)
Level III - This four day course is provided to advance a Level II Thermographer to the level where they are able to initiate and manage an Infrared Thermographic Program. The course material will give them an advanced understanding of the information necessary to direct other thermographers to provide written procedures and purchase suitable equipment. This Course meets the requirements based on the ASNT-TC-1A for Infrared Thermography. If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermal Trend IR Program Implementation developed for BP
As a Thermal Trend end-user, you have the opportunity to view the information presented here, join in on chats and post messages to our forums. For more inormation on Thermal Trend, visit www.thermaltrend.com Enter the Thermal Trend Customer Resources and Support Center
Your IR Program is determined by how well your manage your data! These on-line training materials are designed to introduce you to the importance of establishing an Enterprise Database Solution for your Infrared PdM Inspection Program. Here we cover the concepts relating to program accountability and provides you with an understanding of how Thermal Trend has been built upon the foundation of “Lean Thinking” as it is used to establish, conduct, and manage a truly World Program. In addition to introducing you to the concepts and user interface you will learn how to work with the Thermal Trend database, create sites, work with routes, and document inspection results. You will also learn how use visual indicators to identify the health status of equipment and to determine what needs to be tested, what was tested, and what was not tested as well as how to associate details with appropriate equipment, track and trend problem status over multiple inspections, and more. This course is open to all students who have enrolled in a course with the Professional Thermographers Association as well as all registered users of the Thermal Trend software. For more information on this effective Enterprise Database System and to download the Thermal Trend Lean DB software, visit http://www.thermaltrend.com/ttlean/index.php. This is the test for seting up online training Available Courses
The Professional Thermographers Association's Visitors Center has been designed to provide information to the public regarding the PTA and the thermography industry. This visitors center is also designed to allow members of the thermography community to express general comments and opinions about thermal imaging and thermography. Visitors have the opportunity to view the information presented here as well as view and post messages to our forums. If you would like to access additional PTA resources and support services, you may want to consider becoming a member of the Professional Thermographers Association. If you have any questions regarding our membership opportunities, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
The Member Resources and Support Center Includes:
If you have any questions regarding membership opportunities, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930. If you wish to become a member or would like to upgrade or renew your membership in the Professional Thermographers Association, please complete and submit our Membership Registration Form.
The Student Resource area offers course resources and support for students who are enrolled in the ASNT level I, II and III thermographer certification courses or other classes. As a student you have access to the following:
If you would like more information or wish to enroll in any of our Certification Courses, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930. Instructor ResourcesThermal Trend IR Program Implementation, Certification & Training developed for The Boeing Company
Level II - This course is designed to meet SNT-TC-1A recommended practice for Level II Infrared Thermography. This hands-on course will assist you in furthering your operating skills, developing new inspection procedures and applications, advancing your infrared P/PM program or consulting services, utilizing IR trending or software programs, performing advanced NDT applications and attaining superior measurement skills for improved accuracy and diagnosis. Advanced theory, applications, equipment operations, thermal analysis and inspection techniques, marketing, plus much more, is presented in a simple, easy to learn, hands-on fashion. Course certificate, exam, one-on-one sessions, post course support and resource upgrades are also included. Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio) If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermographer Certification Program (Level I, II, & III) developed for Colbert Infrared Services This is a "Online" course that is designed to meet the needs of ISO and ASNT for certification of employees for Level I thermographers as defined in ThermoView's written practice. This is a internal course for staff only. Enrollment is by indivual and group based on employment at ThermoView. Trash
Fundamentals of Infrared Thermography using Socratic and experiential teaching methods. Quality is the overriding principal of all course modules. Covered topics include data collection, corrections for distance and emissivity, qualitative v. quantitative thermography, optics choices for special applications, and creating reports useful for both engineer and all levels of management. If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermographer Certification Program developed for KHNP
Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio)
TransEquipos - Curso Certificacion De Termografos Nivel 1 Course Instructors: (view Fred's bio) Course Instructor: Ernesto Gallo, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Ernesto's bio) Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer
Thermographer Certification Program developed for WE Energies
TransEquipos - Curso de Certificacion de Termografos Nivel 2 Course Instructors: (view Fred's bio) Course Instructor: Ernesto Gallo, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Ernesto's bio) Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer
Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio)
Level III - This four day course is provided to advance a Level II Thermographer to the level where they are able to initiate and manage an Infrared Thermographic Program. The course material will give them an advanced understanding of the information necessary to direct other thermographers to provide written procedures and purchase suitable equipment. This Course meets the requirements based on the ASNT-TC-1A for Infrared Thermography. If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermal Trend IR Program Implementation developed for BP
As a Thermal Trend end-user, you have the opportunity to view the information presented here, join in on chats and post messages to our forums. For more inormation on Thermal Trend, visit www.thermaltrend.com Enter the Thermal Trend Customer Resources and Support Center
Your IR Program is determined by how well your manage your data! These on-line training materials are designed to introduce you to the importance of establishing an Enterprise Database Solution for your Infrared PdM Inspection Program. Here we cover the concepts relating to program accountability and provides you with an understanding of how Thermal Trend has been built upon the foundation of “Lean Thinking” as it is used to establish, conduct, and manage a truly World Program. In addition to introducing you to the concepts and user interface you will learn how to work with the Thermal Trend database, create sites, work with routes, and document inspection results. You will also learn how use visual indicators to identify the health status of equipment and to determine what needs to be tested, what was tested, and what was not tested as well as how to associate details with appropriate equipment, track and trend problem status over multiple inspections, and more. This course is open to all students who have enrolled in a course with the Professional Thermographers Association as well as all registered users of the Thermal Trend software. For more information on this effective Enterprise Database System and to download the Thermal Trend Lean DB software, visit http://www.thermaltrend.com/ttlean/index.php. This is the test for seting up online training Available Courses
The Professional Thermographers Association's Visitors Center has been designed to provide information to the public regarding the PTA and the thermography industry. This visitors center is also designed to allow members of the thermography community to express general comments and opinions about thermal imaging and thermography. Visitors have the opportunity to view the information presented here as well as view and post messages to our forums. If you would like to access additional PTA resources and support services, you may want to consider becoming a member of the Professional Thermographers Association. If you have any questions regarding our membership opportunities, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
The Member Resources and Support Center Includes:
If you have any questions regarding membership opportunities, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930. If you wish to become a member or would like to upgrade or renew your membership in the Professional Thermographers Association, please complete and submit our Membership Registration Form.
The Student Resource area offers course resources and support for students who are enrolled in the ASNT level I, II and III thermographer certification courses or other classes. As a student you have access to the following:
If you would like more information or wish to enroll in any of our Certification Courses, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930. Instructor ResourcesThermal Trend IR Program Implementation, Certification & Training developed for The Boeing Company
Level II - This course is designed to meet SNT-TC-1A recommended practice for Level II Infrared Thermography. This hands-on course will assist you in furthering your operating skills, developing new inspection procedures and applications, advancing your infrared P/PM program or consulting services, utilizing IR trending or software programs, performing advanced NDT applications and attaining superior measurement skills for improved accuracy and diagnosis. Advanced theory, applications, equipment operations, thermal analysis and inspection techniques, marketing, plus much more, is presented in a simple, easy to learn, hands-on fashion. Course certificate, exam, one-on-one sessions, post course support and resource upgrades are also included. Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio) If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermographer Certification Program (Level I, II, & III) developed for Colbert Infrared Services This is a "Online" course that is designed to meet the needs of ISO and ASNT for certification of employees for Level I thermographers as defined in ThermoView's written practice. This is a internal course for staff only. Enrollment is by indivual and group based on employment at ThermoView. Trash
Fundamentals of Infrared Thermography using Socratic and experiential teaching methods. Quality is the overriding principal of all course modules. Covered topics include data collection, corrections for distance and emissivity, qualitative v. quantitative thermography, optics choices for special applications, and creating reports useful for both engineer and all levels of management. If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermographer Certification Program developed for KHNP
Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio)
TransEquipos - Curso Certificacion De Termografos Nivel 1 Course Instructors: (view Fred's bio) Course Instructor: Ernesto Gallo, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Ernesto's bio) Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer
Thermographer Certification Program developed for WE Energies
TransEquipos - Curso de Certificacion de Termografos Nivel 2 Course Instructors: (view Fred's bio) Course Instructor: Ernesto Gallo, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Ernesto's bio) Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer
Course Instructor: Fred Colbert, Certified Level III Thermographer (view Fred's bio)
Level III - This four day course is provided to advance a Level II Thermographer to the level where they are able to initiate and manage an Infrared Thermographic Program. The course material will give them an advanced understanding of the information necessary to direct other thermographers to provide written procedures and purchase suitable equipment. This Course meets the requirements based on the ASNT-TC-1A for Infrared Thermography. If you would like more information or wish to enroll in this course, please email us or call us at 1-206-328-3930.
Thermal Trend IR Program Implementation developed for BP
As a Thermal Trend end-user, you have the opportunity to view the information presented here, join in on chats and post messages to our forums. For more inormation on Thermal Trend, visit www.thermaltrend.com Enter the Thermal Trend Customer Resources and Support Center
Your IR Program is determined by how well your manage your data! These on-line training materials are designed to introduce you to the importance of establishing an Enterprise Database Solution for your Infrared PdM Inspection Program. Here we cover the concepts relating to program accountability and provides you with an understanding of how Thermal Trend has been built upon the foundation of “Lean Thinking” as it is used to establish, conduct, and manage a truly World Program. In addition to introducing you to the concepts and user interface you will learn how to work with the Thermal Trend database, create sites, work with routes, and document inspection results. You will also learn how use visual indicators to identify the health status of equipment and to determine what needs to be tested, what was tested, and what was not tested as well as how to associate details with appropriate equipment, track and trend problem status over multiple inspections, and more. This course is open to all students who have enrolled in a course with the Professional Thermographers Association as well as all registered users of the Thermal Trend software. For more information on this effective Enterprise Database System and to download the Thermal Trend Lean DB software, visit http://www.thermaltrend.com/ttlean/index.php. This is the test for seting up online training | 2012 ScheduleInstructor: John Pratten Level I Certification Cources Chandler AZ,
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Thermal Trend, the leader in infrared imaging software, offers a complete office suite to manage your Infrared PdM Inspection Program. Imagine... seamless integration of your infrared PdM program with IR cameras, computers/Pocket PC’s, data and web technology. 


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This is a "Online" course that is designed to meet the needs of ISO and ASNT for certification of employees for Level I thermographers as defined in ThermoView's written practice. This is a internal course for staff only. Enrollment is by indivual and group based 
Level I Thermographer Certification Course Developed for SOIMSA
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