VIRTUAL VALVE BASICS 
set for release in april 2021

Our experienced Valve Basics instructors have been recording our popular Valves 101 and 201 programs. Soon available on-demand, you can purchase either or both courses. PLUS, you'll have access to our monthly live Valve Basics sessions with our instructors.

LESSON 101 INCLUDES:

Introduction to the Valve Industry

Linear (Multi-turn) Valves
Check Valves
Quarter-turn Valves – Plug & Ball
Quarter-turn Valves – Butterfly
Pressure-relief Valves
Actuation Basics

LESSON 201 INCLUDES:

Solenoid Valves

Electric Actuators

Fluid Power Actuators

Valve Automation Controls

Control Valves

Electric Actuator Asset Management, Feedback & Monitoring

CUSTOM BASICS TRAINING
WE BRING OUR PROGRAM TO YOU

VMA's Basics program can be held at end-user, engineering firms and valve manufacturers' locations. We'll provide customized training on valves, actuators & controls adapted to your company’s business and training needs. Perfect for when you have more than 25 employees in need of training!

We’re currently booking custom events mid to late 2021. Don’t wait until travel has resumed as we have a limited number of slots open each year. Find out more: VMA.org/CustomTraining, or contact Judy Tibbs.

VMA Virtual

YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION TO BUILD YOUR VALVE INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

No matter the circumstances, business intelligence, product and manufacturing innovations and trends, and personal relationships are needed to succeed and thrive in your career. The Valve Manufacturers Association is known for its learning and networking opportunities, and while those have taken place in-person, VMA is now facilitating these same things virtually. We expect a return to in-person events when it's safe to do so. Even so, our virtual programming is here to stay either as stand-alone events or in conjunction with an in-person event.

Watch for a variety of formats, a year-round schedule and topics of interest to those in all spectrums of the valve industry from users to manufacturers:

• Monthly Webinars, from business and workplace trends to select valve primer and application topics
• Virtual Valve Forum tracks: Technical, Manufacturing, Management/Leadership, Marketing and more
• Valve Basics, including complete 101 and 201 on-demand courses plus regular "Ask the Experts" sessions
• And more!

WEBINAR PROGRAM
Easy, Quick and Affordable

Expert speakers, timely content and Q&A sessions – all from your desk at home or in the office. Typically lasting 60-90 minutes, participants can join our webinars live or view a recording. VMA’s webinars will cover a broad range of subjects appropriate for all company employees, as well as companies and customers in the valve, automation and flow control industry. PLUS, webinar participants receive PDHs (professional development hours)!

FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING WEBINARS, PLEASE VISIT VMA.ORG/WEBINARS.

Call for Topics and Speakers: Have a topic you’d like to present? Let us know! Please note that all submissions must include the title, a 25- to 50-word description, learning objectives and speaker information. They must be educational in nature.

Sponsorships: Interested in sponsoring VMA's webinar program or a specific webinar? Contact Heather Rhoderick.

Virtual Roundtables
ENGAGE WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES

Member company employees with similar interests can now meet virtually to network, connect, exchange ideas and stay current on relevant issues for their job or current situation.

• Find business contacts to help you solve problems and improve performance
• Learn about other companies in the industry
• Share your expertise and be viewed as a leader to your company and industry
• Find a mentor
• Demonstrate your commitment to your employer, job and industry

MEMBERS: Interested? Sign up now. 

Groups are being formed around these areas: Human Resources, Young Professionals, New to the Industry, Engineering staff, Manufacturing personnel, Women in the Industry, IT staff and COVID-19.  Please note these groups are for VMA members only.

Valve Basics Online Training (VBOT)

For Home or Office, Start Learning Now!

This short course on Valve, Actuator and Control basics is available 24/7 and provides a balanced overview of introductory level information on valves, actuators and other flow control and automation equipment. Perfect for anyone specifying, manufacturing, distributing, modifying, repairing or selling valves—whether you are new to the industry, need a refresher, or even if you are in an office support function and want to learn more about the industry.

This online training course provides basic information in 8 lessons featuring narration and the ability to work at your own pace. Once you pay to access the program, you’ll begin the course, with 90 days to finish. Find out more and secure your license in The VMA Store.

• Completely narrated and presented in 8 lessons, with quizzes to test your knowledge
• Topics include an Overview of the Industry, Check, Linear, Quarter-turn, PRVs, Control Valves and Actuators
• Earn 6 PDHs and receive a VMA Certificate of Completion
• Accessible via the cloud—no downloads required
• Obtain individual licenses through The VMA Store
• Group licenses with significant discounts are offered; contact VMA for group pricing

Questions? Contact Judy Tibbs, VMA education director