Training Testimonials

Leak Testing Specialists Inc. works with a wide range of clients and personnel to contribute to their training and enhance their career paths. We’ve recently implemented more hands-on lab demonstrations to improve the overall quality of the classes and give students a more practical approach to applying the theory they are being taught. 

After each class, we ask for feedback. The results have been positive! See for yourself! 

If you are interested in our training classes, please see our website for more details, www.leaktestingspecialists.com/training/in-person-training/.

“Class covered a wide range of topics with an appropriate amount of detail for each.”

“Hands on experience was excellent and super helpful to understanding (lots of demos really helped).”

“The personal stories incorporated into the lectures really helped support understanding.”

“I am already planning how I can incorporate these course lessons into my work.”

Various Engineers

(Leak Test for Engineers – April 2026)

“It was a good class (although hefty).  The instructor made the class entertaining with very good stories and it is greatly appreciated.  Awesome instructor badge!”

Centrifuge Client Technicians

(MSLT – April 2026)

“The combination of lecture and hands-on demonstration has made this one of the better training experiences I’ve been through.”

“You can tell the instructor enjoys what he does and his relations to real life applications was VERY helpful.”

“The hands-on experience was beyond beneficial. ALWAYS do this. It helps to visualize and do what you’re learning from the book.”

“I will strongly recommend this course to my group mates!”

Los Alamos National Laboratory Engineers

(MSLT – March 2026)

“Course was little overwhelming with the significant amount of material covered, the hands-on experience was 10 out 10!”

“Definitely one of the most overwhelming NDT trainings that I have experienced, excellent!”

“Highlights include (1) Instructor’s personality, (2) high level of tailored information to our product line, and (3) clear instructor willingness to make our company successful.”

Engineers and Technicians from major Glovebox fabricator

(Glovebox Leak Testing for Technicians – March 2026)

“Yes, I especially enjoyed the instructor’s examples and cautionary tales from his own experience, which added a lot of depth to the class as we were able to discuss practical applications of the information.”

“Going through the process for the VDPD was the main highlight for me after spending the week discussing the theory and processes behind it. Also performing the tests manually with the hands-on setup allowed me to really digest what was going on during the process.”

Engineers and Technicians from Nevada Test Site

(PCMT – February 2026)

“Glovebox leak testing demonstrations were 10 out of 10, as good as it gets.”

“Great explanation of things that I did not know about.”

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory supervisors and leak test technicians

(Glovebox Leak Testing – January 2026)

“Class was very good and instructor was great.  I really enjoyed learning about leak testing of gloveboxes in addition to all other techniques demonstrated.”

Director of Engineering from Energy Solutions

(Leak Test for Engineers – September 2025)

“Highlights included test labs using equipment, instructor’s personality, and interactive classroom discussions sharing participants and instructor’s leak testing experiences.”

Client Engineer in Leak Test for Engineers

(September 2025)

“Really enjoyed instructor’s stories of experiences; the wide variety of applications demonstrated during labs; putting hands-on and trying a variety of leak detectors
and other equipment.”

Shipping Manager University of Missouri Research Reactor

(MSLT – September 2025)

“Class content was very thorough; instructor was very effective and helpful.”

Engineer from General Dynamics

(MSLT – September 2025)

“Hands-on experience was 10 out of 10, real world leaks and careful instruction on equipment operation. Class content absolutely met my goals of attending.”

Level III from Naval Nuclear Laboratories Idaho

(Leak Test Level III Refresher – August 2025)

“Highlights included seeing and performing detector probe testing of a glovebox; getting to learn how to use several types of leak detectors; learning the theory behind leak testing and comparing to what is actually done on job sites.”

Level II from non-destructive testing services company

(MSLT - August 2025)

“It was eye-opening to see first-hand the various types of mass spectrometer leak testing, especially enjoyed the bell jar demonstration.”

Level II from Nevada Test Site

(MSLT- May 2025)

“Instructor covered all leak test techniques and discussed the nuances of each.  I was able to use course examples and lab demonstrations to tie lectures to a visualization of subject matter.”

Level III from Railcar Fabricator

(Level III Refresher - May 2025)

“The instructor is very personable and makes class enjoyable and interesting.  Great explanatory of steps during hands on demonstrations
and other course activities.”

Level II from WIPP facility

(MSLT - April 2025)

“Great instructor (top notch); appreciate his involvement with ensuring student understanding; thoroughly enjoyed hands-on demonstrations, very
beneficial to visualizing concepts.”

Level II from LANL

(PCMT – April 2025)

“The instructor is passionate about the subject matter and it shows in his enthusiasm.  The course material is voluminous and helpful. The hands-on testing brought reality to the theory discussed in class.”

Owner of a Manufacturing Company

(PCMT – February 2025)

“Course was very comprehensive. Instructor’s teaching is very methodical with good repetition. The hands-on demonstrations were great, usually don’t get so much lab time in courses that I’ve taken.”

NDT Supervisor at ORNL

(PCMT – February 2025)

“Class was very comprehensive, hands-on demonstrations were great – don’t get so much lab experience in previous courses that I’ve taken. Highlights are practical demos, enough equipment for everyone to participate, and real-life problem discussion.”

ORNL LT Level III

(PCMT course February 2025)

“Instructor was very knowledgeable and good at relating complex subjects in simple terms. Hands-on experience was excellent and helped drive home principles being presented. New facility is a great atmosphere for learning.”

LANL Level III

(Glovebox Leak Test Course, February 2025)

“Course was excellent, I feel that I have really benefited from it.  Seeing techniques is action that I had not seen performed before; the variety of lab setups; and hearing from the instructor’s and other students experiences in the field are highlights.”

Engineer from ORNL

(MSLT – January 2025)

“Enjoyed the class very much. The instructor has the perfect personality for teaching MSLT.”

Level III, Gas & Petroleum Industry

(MSLT Level I/II Course, January 2025)

“Hands on experience was interesting and valuable. Seeing techniques in action that I had not seen before; the variety of lab setups; and hearing from other’s experiences in the field make this an excellent
course that I really benefited from.”

ORNL Engineer

(MSLT Level I/II Course, January 2025)

“It is apparent that the instructors come from years of experience and from an expert theoretical knowledge
of the material.”

“The hands-on lab exercises were very useful. Teams were small enough so that everyone got a chance to participate, and the demo hardware was representative of many real-world tests.”

Advanced Engineer from Sandia National Laboratory

(MSLT Class– August 2024)

“I learned more than I expected to.”

“Hands-on lab exercises were 100% effective in demonstrations.”

Lead Leak Testing Technician at a large fabricator.

(MSLT Class– June 2024)

“I learned a lot that I’ll be able to put into
practice immediately.”

Seal Manufacturing Engineer

(MSLT Class– June 2024)

“Hands-on was very well done. New people get to see all techniques and the pitfalls of each – Bravo!!”

Leak Testing Technician from Idaho National Engineering Laboratory

(MSLT Class – January 2024)

“The hands-on experience was very beneficial. I learn best by example and putting my hands on examples.”

Engineer from Westinghouse Nuclear Energy, Columbia, SC

(MSLT Class – January 2024)

“Hands-on lab exercises were great. Good to run the test after theory is explained.”

Engineer from Los Alamos National Laboratory

(PCMT Class – July 2023)

“Hands-on experience, 10 out of 10.”

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Engineer

(NRC Engineer’s Class – July 2023)

“Great mixture of hands-on demo and lecture.”

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Engineer

(NRC Engineer’s Class – July 2023)

“Hands-on lab exercises were as beneficial as they could be for engineers.”

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Engineer

(NRC Engineer’s Class – July 2023)

“I liked that all students were encouraged to
touch the equipment.”

Technician from Savannah River National Laboratory

(MSLT Class – February 2023)

“The hands-on lab exercises were excellent! LTS continues to improve here. Very thoughtful and well prepared.”

“The instructors’ teaching was accessible and helpful. Great engagement and interaction.”

Engineer/Leak Test Level III from Oak Ridge National Laboratory

(MSLT Class – January 2023)

“The instructors have a way of communicating complex concepts in a comforting, relaxed, easy to understand manner and brought experiential anecdotes into the nuts and bolts of facts and principles.”

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Leak Test Technician

(MSLT Class – June 2022)