About NDA
The Industry Standard for Nuclear Decommissioning Training
The Nuclear Decommissioning Academy carries forward the Argonne National Laboratory Facility Decommissioning Training Course — 43 years of curriculum, updated and expanded for today's decommissioning landscape.
Built on a 43-Year Training Legacy
The Nuclear Decommissioning Academy was founded to continue and expand the training program that Larry Boing developed and refined over four decades at Argonne National Laboratory. The Argonne Facility Decommissioning Training Course graduated more than 2,900 professionals from 69 countries — establishing it as the gold standard for nuclear decommissioning education worldwide.
NDA's course carries that legacy forward with updated curriculum reflecting current NRC regulations, emerging decommissioning technologies, and the latest industry experience from active U.S. and international projects. The same rigor. The same instructors. A curriculum built for today's decommissioning environment.
Our Mission
Preparing the Next Generation of Decommissioning Professionals
Nuclear decommissioning is one of the most technically complex and regulatory-intensive disciplines in the nuclear industry. It demands expertise across project management, radiation protection, waste management, environmental remediation, and regulatory compliance — often simultaneously.
NDA exists to give nuclear professionals the comprehensive, practical knowledge they need to plan, execute, and oversee decommissioning projects with confidence. Our course is built for practitioners — people who will use this knowledge on real projects, not just pass an exam.
Who Attends
Built for Nuclear Industry Professionals
Utility & Plant Staff
Reactor operators, health physicists, and plant managers preparing for or supporting active decommissioning projects.
Regulators & Government
NRC staff, Agreement State regulators, and DOE personnel overseeing decommissioning activities.
Consultants & Contractors
D&D project managers, engineers, and technical specialists working on decommissioning contracts.
Waste Management Professionals
Specialists in radioactive waste classification, packaging, transportation, and disposal.
Environmental & Remediation Staff
Professionals managing radiological environmental monitoring and site remediation programs.
International Participants
Nuclear professionals from international programs seeking U.S. regulatory and technical perspective.
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General Inquiries
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