Where steel gets its final properties – Free Secondary Steelmaking Course in August
Steel may leave the melting furnace, but it is not finished yet.
Before steel can meet the precise requirements of a particular grade, its chemistry, temperature and cleanliness must be carefully controlled. This critical refining stage is known as secondary steelmaking.
Throughout August, steeluniversity is offering free access to MAN01062 – Secondary Steelmaking, a comprehensive course that combines technical knowledge with practical learning through simulation.
Free throughout August 2026
Estimated learning time: 6.5 hours | Course content: 6 lessons, including a simulation and final exam | Certificate: Included upon successful completion
Why secondary steelmaking matters
The steel produced during the melting stage must often undergo further treatment before it is ready for casting. Secondary steelmaking allows steelmakers to fine-tune its composition, remove unwanted gases and impurities, control temperature and achieve the cleanliness required for demanding applications.
These decisions directly influence the final properties, consistency and performance of the steel.
What will you learn?
- The role of secondary steelmaking within the wider steel manufacturing process
- The main plant and equipment used during refining
- How chemistry is adjusted to achieve the requirements of a specific steel grade
- The scientific relationships behind key secondary steelmaking operations
- How operational decisions affect quality, process performance and cost
Learn by doing
The course goes beyond theory. After exploring the equipment, operations and underlying science, you will apply what you have learned in the Secondary Steelmaking Simulation.
The simulation challenges you to make realistic process decisions and observe their consequences, helping you connect technical principles with industrial practice.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for students, educators, early-career professionals and steel industry employees who want to strengthen their understanding of the steelmaking process. It is also a valuable refresher for anyone preparing to work with steelmaking simulations.
Preparing for steelChallenge-21?
This month’s course is particularly timely. Registration for steelChallenge-21 opens on 1 September 2026, followed by the steelTalks masterclass “Learning by Doing – EAF and Secondary Steelmaking Simulation Explained” on 6 October.
Completing the course now gives you a strong technical foundation before registration opens and the competition begins.
Free access ends on 31 August 2026.