Portland Cement Association's Education and Training Department's spring course schedule continues the association's commitment to offering seminars that address current industry concerns and challenges.

Courses use a combination of practicing and experienced professionals with the latest in simulations to enable participants to master the skills they need. The courses stress discovering and understanding real world problems through laboratory experiences that reinforce practical and immediate solutions. Spring courses include:

• Kiln Process, January 28-31
• Mill Grinding, February 5-7
• Concrete: Principles and Practices, February 25-28
• Troubleshooting: Solutions to Concrete Field Problems, March 3-5
• Cement and Concrete Overview, April 10-11

Registration for these seminars is available online at www.cement.org/et, 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.