Short Courses

Hands-On Training to Boost Your Career

Our Short Courses are taught by NHLA National Inspectors around the United States and Canada, and each course covers a variety of topics. These courses are perfect for those wanting to get a basic understanding of the NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules. These workshops are held across the US and Canada, so you can find one closest to you.

Upcoming NHLA Short Courses

Short Courses are ideal for yardmen, sawyers, edgermen, sales and office staff, management-level personnel, and anyone who would like a refresher on the NHLA Grading Rules. Below, you will find available upcoming classes.

3-Day Introduction to Grading Hardwood Lumber

December 4 — 6, 2024
Memphis, TN
This introductory course is perfect for those wanting to get a basic understanding of the NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules. Hosted by NHLA in Memphis, Tennessee this class is ideal for yardmen, sawyers, edgermen, sales and office staff, and management-level personnel. Instructor: Roman Matyushchenko

3-Day Introduction to Grading Hardwood Lumber

March 5 — 7, 2025
Memphis, TN
This introductory course is perfect for those wanting to get a basic understanding of the NHLA Hardwood Grading Rules. Hosted by NHLA in Memphis, Tennessee this class is ideal for yardmen, sawyers, edgermen, sales and office staff, and management-level personnel.

$PC, Control the Process to Improve Lumber Value

March 18 — 20, 2025
Memphis, TN
For several years now, the NHLA Inspection Services team has been helping hardwood mills improve their operations with the NHLA "Yield Analysis" program using process control techniques developed by NHLA Chief Inspector Dana Spessert. These techniques have saved companies hundreds of thousands of dollars, improved their throughput and increased profitability. NHLA is offering a 3-day course to teach your team the first steps in implementing your own Yield Improvement program using statistical process control techniques adapted to a sawmill environment.

Hardwood Processing 101

March 26 — 28, 2025
Memphis, TN
NHLA is hosting a 3-day seminar on Hardwood Lumber Processing. It will cover the processing of hardwoods from the tree to the kiln, by topical experts here at NHLA and from the Tennessee extension office. Tours are planned of a local sawmill and a concentration yard. Arrival Tuesday, March 25th for a BBQ dinner at NHLA.

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