Three Rivers, Michigan, May 30, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armstrong International has expanded its global online learning environment to offer open enrollment and continuing education credits for skilled tradespeople, professionals and students through Armstrong University. Armstrong employees, representatives and leading technical experts bring more than 1,600 years of combined experience to deliver a robust curriculum spanning 10 colleges and 100 courses of study now available at armstronginternational.com/knowledge.

"We're excited about offering customers access to the best and brightest talent in the world and leveraging a century of knowledge to help them operate their utilities safer and more efficiently," said Doug Bloss, corporate vice president, Armstrong Global Holdings. The courses offered by Armstrong University span technical, industry specific and environmental health and safety subjects drawn from practical and theoretical expertise from around the world.

"More than 1,700 students have already taken courses representing over 8,000 hours of training," said Larry Daugherty, director of global training. Students and managers can track their learning progress and quizzes are served up to test their knowledge. Discounted tuition is also available for customers looking to provide training opportunities for multiple learners. 

Visit armstronginternational.com/knowledge to review the complete syllabus and to enroll.

About Armstrong International

Armstrong International provides intelligent system solutions that improve utility performance, lower energy consumption, and reduce environmental emissions, while providing an enjoyable experience. Founded in 1900, Armstrong International is a family-owned company headquartered in the United States, with manufacturing, sales and seminar centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the subcontinent of India. More information can be found at www.armstronginternational.com .

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