Expert Training for Cost Engineers
SPCEA is proud to be a trusted leader in cost engineering education. Our growing catalog of Expert Training virtual courses is developed and taught by industry-recognized experts, offering deep insights into key cost modeling principles and manufacturing cost estimation methods. Whether you're advancing an existing skillset or exploring cost engineering for the first time, these courses are designed to help professionals across industries strengthen their decision-making and cost analysis capabilities.
Training is available for both members and non-members. SPCEA members receive exclusive discounts on all training offerings—making it easier than ever to invest in your professional growth.
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Training Announcement
We’re currently updating and migrating our training courses to the new SPCEA Member Platform, with an enhanced learning experience launching this summer. Courses will be available soon—with easier access and new opportunities to grow your skills. Want to be the first to know when they go live? Join our notification list and stay informed.
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Activity Based Cost Modeling
Authored by Douglas T. Hicks | Sponsored by 3C Software
This course explores the principles of managerial costing, with an emphasis on the limitations of traditional cost accounting and the advantages of a causality-based model. You’ll learn how to design conceptual frameworks that accurately reflect manufacturing cost drivers and discover the differences between historical financial costs and the economic data needed for decision-making. Special attention is given to product and customer-level costing, helping participants model real-world scenarios using Activity Based Costing.
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Stamping Cost Estimation
Authored by Keith Koehler
This course introduces the fundamentals of stamping manufacturing and its associated cost estimation techniques. Topics include raw material selection, material costing, stamping equipment and processes, tooling costs, post-processing, packaging, freight, and development costs. Designed for those involved in quoting or evaluating stamped components, this course offers a practical framework to accurately assess stamping costs.
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Introduction to TRIZ
Authored by John Borza
Learn the foundational principles of TRIZ—Inventive Problem-Solving methodology—as applied to cost and value optimization. This course explains how to engage both logical and creative thinking to overcome psychological barriers and break inertia in engineering problem solving. It’s ideal for cost engineers, product developers, and anyone seeking to drive innovation while managing cost.
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Molding Cost Estimation
Authored by Heath Wall
This course delivers a comprehensive overview of molding processes and how to evaluate associated costs. Learners will explore topics such as raw material types, equipment selection, tooling design, and process costs. You'll also gain insight into factors like packaging, shipping, and duties—ensuring a complete understanding of cost elements in molded part manufacturing.
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Forging Costing Training
Prepared by Vinod Goranalli
This course covers the essential concepts of forging, including technology classifications, tooling design, and machine selection. Participants will gain a clear understanding of forgeability, production steps, and cost estimation methods specific to forging operations. The session includes a case study to illustrate how cost estimates are developed and applied.
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