About Stiles University
An education from Stiles is an investment in your competitive advantage.
With advanced facilities and expert instructors, Stiles demonstrates a significant investment in the future of your personnel and your business. Join the successful companies that are helping educate and retain their personnel by investing in their future.
Over 25 Years of Educating
A company's greatest asset is its personnel and our goal is to continue expanding our programs and specializations to keep companies on the cutting edge of knowledge and expertise. Since 1990, we have trained over 38,000 students through a variety of course programs. Many of our students have taken multiple classes to build their expertise and increase their company's ability to stay competitive in this rapidly changing industry.
Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as you hone your skills.
CEUs provide a permanent record of educational accomplishments for course participation and comprehension. Being awarded IACET CEUs provides the industry-recognized indicator of your continuing education and training investment. Your learning is reviewed and approved for complying with the highest levels of internationally recognized standards.
Choose from more than 48 courses, from introductory to advanced to customized
Our team is made up of men and women who are trained experts in their fields
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A Variety of Training Options
Choose from more than 48 courses, including introductory classes on machine operation, as well as advanced CNC programming, effective troubleshooting, maintenance and much more. Join a regularly scheduled class at one of regional Stiles locations or ask about training at your facility. We can tailor an education experience to meet your unique needs and goals. Our expert teaching YOUR personnel, on YOUR machine specific to YOUR application.
Stiles University’s hands-on programs build skills quickly. As a Stiles University student you’ll “learn by doing,” – the most effective type of training available.
- The curriculum offers education and training for the wood working industry, as well as specialized courses in plastics, composites and other advanced materials.
- Our facilities have workstations for learning CAD software and CNC programming, classrooms featuring state-of-the-art technology, and complete equipment demonstration areas.
- In addition to classroom education, Stiles University offers e-learning to accelerate your productivity with our computer-based courses.
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Online training sessions provide instruction on specific topics and are customizable
Our Accreditations
Stiles University has been accredited as an Accredited Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102; (703) 506-3275. By obtaining this approval, Stiles Education has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider accreditation status, Stiles University is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
Stiles University remains the only IACET accredited solid wood and panel processing training center in the United States. Graduates earn Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) through structured courses with de ned Learning Outcomes.
In collaboration with Pittsburg State University, Stiles University students may take selected Stiles University classes for college credit through Pittsburg State University. As the recognized leader in wood technology, Pittsburg State University assists Stiles customers in developing a skilled workforce alignment with the highest standards for education and training.
By providing the opportunity to apply Stiles University course credit hours towards a degree, Pittsburg State University assists in developing a skilled workforce in alignment with the highest standards for education & training.
Coursework in compliance with and exceeding the skill standards as developed by the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America.
