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As an Educator, it is difficult to keep up to date on what is happening with the latest versions of Structural Design Software, never-mind attempting to educate your students on it's use... as well as keeping on top of all the other moving parts within a fast-paced and ever-evolving construction industry.

At MasterSeries Structural Engineering Software, we recognise this and as one of the UK and Ireland's leading and longest running Structural Engineering Software companies, we also acknowledge we have a role to play in offering a helping hand in educating the young engineers in this space on the use of Structural Design Software, to go alongside the fundamental knowledge they learn within their University or Educational Institution.

We would like to ensure that Students have the opportunity to graduate with skills in the latest versions of MasterSeries, which is already in place in many leading UK Structural Design offices, to assist students in every way possible for an easy transition into the workforce.

MasterSeries Certification

MasterSeries Structural Engineering Software now offers a pathway to Certification of different levels for Students within Schools, Universities and Educational Institutions.

Students can now obtain Official Recognition from MasterSeries to go along with their School or University Qualifications, by working through some relevant short tutorials in both workshops and online sessions, designed to fit within the host School's Course timetable.

Levels of Certification

1. Competency Certification
2. Proficiency Certification
3. Advanced Certification

Competency Certification Format (5 - 10 hours total time)

MasterSeries Certification courses are delivered at times to suit your School's timetable. The MasterSeries Competency Certification format is as follows:

• Week 1:
  • An initial 'Introductory Workshop' lasting ~2 - 2.5 hours, where students will be introduced to the software, and will complete a basic Tutorial for a Simply Supported Steel Beam in MasterFrame (Tutorial 1).
    • This will be hosted either online or on-campus at a time that suits all parties (for example, Wednesday afternoon).
• Week 2:
  • 1 short assignment (deadline prior to Final Workshop) where students will complete another short Tutorial at home for a 2d Simple Portalised Frame in MasterFrame (Tutorial 2).
    • MasterSeries will host a 1-hour online support session where a MasterSeries Engineer will run through the Tutorial, allowing an opportunity for the students to ask questions during this time.
• Week 3:
  • A 2nd and final workshop again (Tutorial 3 - MasterFrame 2d Concrete Structure) lasting ~2 - 2.5 hours, will conclude the requirements to obtain Competency Certification
    • Again, this will be hosted either online or on-campus at a time that suits all parties.

• Week 4:
  • Short Presentation for the handout of Certificates upon successful completion of all Tutorials and Workshops.

How to Apply for Certification in Your School

Please fill out the form below to apply for the Students at your University, School or Educational Institute to be considered for MasterSeries Certification.

Certification Application Form Here

Educational Certifications are available for Students within Institutions that:

1. Are based within UK and Ireland.
   
2. Adopt the Free MasterSeries Educational Licence, further details can be found here - https://www.masterseries.com/education

Testimonies

Conor McErlean: "MasterSeries software transformed my understanding of structural analysis and design. The workshops were hands-on, clear, and the online forum provided invaluable support. Earning the MasterSeries Competency Certification was a testament to the practical skills gained. Highly recommended for anyone serious about mastering structural engineering software."

Ryan Murphy: "The course was well run and the software provided a lot of detail. It was easy to use which will help in future projects and design tasks”

Leah Wilson: "The MasterSeries course has provided me with enhanced awareness and experience of the software out there in the civil/structural industry. Thanks for the opportunity and engaging with students, allowing us to get a head start in this key piece of software!"