LIVE WEBINARS

Organizations have come to rely on IEST for the latest training on procedures and processes from the industry's top experts.  We now offer virtual training from the recognized experts who help write the technical standards used every day within your industry. 


Current Webinar Schedule:

Hard to Kill Stuff: Radiation and Disinfectant Resistance in Microorganisms

June 11, 2025
12 - 1 p.m. Central Time
Early-bird discount ends May 19. Use coupon code EB6HARD25 to save 10%.
IEST Member: $95
IEST Non-member: $155

Instructor: Ziva Abraham, Microrite (LinkedIn Profile)

This presentation aims to review the strategies by which microorganisms thrive in extreme radiation environments, extreme temperatures, in contaminated environments, at varying pH and salt levels. Beyond radiation resistance, the mechanisms microorganisms utilize to circumvent biocidal activities will also be discussed. Due to the limited research of such radio tolerant and disinfection resistant microorganisms, the major challenges that lie ahead will  also be  examined.

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Practical Considerations for Implementing a GMP Annex 1 CCS: Non-viable Monitoring
June 17, 2025
10 - 11 a.m. Central Time
Early-bird discount ends May 30. Use coupon code EB625NVM to save 10%.
IEST Member: $95
IEST Non-member: $155

Instructor: Hasim Solmaz, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions EMEA (LinkedIn Profile)

Non-viable particle monitoring (AKA Total particulate or particle counting)  based upon light scattering methods, is the principal test method for all cleanrooms, clean air devices, air filters and air quality assessment. International cleanroom standards require this testing as part of the qualification and monitoring of any cleanroom or controlled environment. International cleanroom standards ISO 14644 Parts 1 & 2 provide generic guidance that is applicable to all industries. 

GMP Annex 1 current revision provides additional requirements for non-viable particle monitoring for both classification and monitoring. Non-viable particle monitoring requires a good understanding of particle sizes to be monitored, equipment choice, configurations, use, frequency of monitoring in various cleanroom zones, and interpretation of the data.This module will discussion the following:

  • Standards and Guidance’s related to non-viable monitoring
  • Continuous monitoring challenges
  • Non-Viable particle counter performance specifications
  • Calibrations Standards for Non-Viable Particle Counters
  • What to look for when choosing equipment
  • Common errors in equipment configuration and use
  • Macro descriptor
  • Monitoring for classification and qualification purposes
  • What does the data tell you

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Introduction to Accelerated Life Testing (ALT), Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT), and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) Methods

June 24, 2025
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Central Time
Early-bird discount ends May 13. Use coupon code EB625HASS to save 10%.
IEST Members: $195
IEST Non-members: $275

Instructor: Dr. Julio Pulido, Consultant, LinkedIn Profile

This web seminar provides an in-depth understanding of Accelerated Life Testing (ALT), Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT), and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) methods. Participants will learn how to apply these techniques to improve product reliability, identify potential failure modes, and enhance design robustness. The seminar will cover theoretical concepts, practical applications, and case studies.

  • Module 1: Fundamentals of Accelerated Life Testing (ALT)
    • Purpose and Objectives of ALT
    • Types of ALT: Step-Stress, Ramp-Stress, and Time-Dependent Stress
    • Design and Execution of ALT
    • Data Analysis and Model Fitting (Weibull, Arrhenius, Eyring Models)
    • Case Studies and Practical Examples
  • Module 2: Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT)
    • HALT Principles and Objectives
    • Test Equipment and Setup
    • Stress Levels and Monitoring
    • Identifying Failure Modes and Design Weaknesses
    • Data Interpretation and Corrective Actions
  • Module 3: Environmental Stress Screening (ESS)
    • Purpose and Benefits of ESS
    • Differences Between ESS and HALT
    • Developing Effective ESS Profiles
    • Monitoring and Controlling Stress Factors
    • Industry Applications and Best Practices

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Level 1 Data Center Critical Cleaning Protocols

August 26, 2025
12 - 1 p.m. Central Time
Early-bird discount ends July 1. Use coupon code 8EB25DATA to save 10%.
IEST Members: $95
IEST Non-members: $155
Registration closes August 25

Instructor: Jason Roth, Sterile Environment Technologies (SET3), LinkedIn Profile

Discover the latest critical cleaning protocols for AI data center facilities, designed to prevent corrosion and contamination-related downtime. This course analyzes the newest risk factors in AI-equipped data centers and the potential for downtime due to various new building and cooling infrastructures. These AI environments have introduced new power density levels which have new particle interaction risks, immersion cooling contamination failures, increased corrosion potential, static interactions, and micro-contaminants, which can can all lead to various downtime from misreads to critical failures of computer servers and data center equipment. This course will provide current regulations from computer server manufacturers for these clean-level standards as part of warranty criteria required.

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