ANSWERS Training Courses
Programme of Courses 2026​
Introduction to MCBEND
Who Should Attend?
Objectives
New or inexperienced users of MCBEND
The course is aimed at providing the new or inexperienced user of the software with a broad understanding of the capabilities of MCBEND, covering a range of radiation transport scenarios and applications
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
3rd - 6th Feb 2026 (4 Days)
£2,885 Excl. VAT
Advanced MCBEND
Who Should Attend?
For experienced users of MCBEND and who ideally have attended the introductory MCBEND course
Objectives
The course is aimed at providing the experienced user of MCBEND with more understanding of the theoretical ideas behind the code and their implementation within the software.
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
10th - 12th Feb 2026 (3 Days)
£2,410 Excl. VAT
Introduction to MONK
Who Should Attend?
Objectives
New or inexperienced users of MONK
To provide the new or inexperienced user of MONK for criticality purposes with a broad understanding of the capabilities of the code and hands-on experience of constructing input specifications.
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
24th - 27th Feb 2026 (4 Days)
£2,885 Excl. VAT
Advanced MONK
Who Should Attend?
For those with significant experience of MONK and who ideally have attended the introductory MONK course
Objectives
The course is aimed at providing the experienced user of MONK with more understanding of the theoretical ideas behind the code and their implementation within the software.
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
3rd - 5th Mar 2026 (3 Days)
£2,410 Excl. VAT
Introduction to WIMS
Who Should Attend?
Objectives
New or inexperienced users of WIMS
The course is aimed at providing the new or inexperienced user of WIMS with a broad understanding of the capabilities of the code and hands-on experience of constructing input specifications.
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
9th - 13th Mar 2026 (5 Days)
£3,655 Excl. VAT
Advanced Lattice Modelling using WIMS
Who Should Attend?
Objectives
Experienced users of WIMS
The course is aimed at providing the experienced user of WIMS with more understanding of the theoretical ideas behind the code and their implementation within the software.
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
On Request (4 Days)
£2,885 Excl. VAT
SMR Whole Core Modelling using WIMS
Who Should Attend?
Objectives
Experienced users of WIMS
The course is aimed at providing experienced users of WIMS with an understanding of the capabilities of the code for the whole core modelling of Small Modular Reactors. This includes development of the whole core model and simulation of the through life core behaviour, including coupled neutronic and thermal hydraulic feedback.
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
On Request (3 Days)
£2,410 Excl. VAT
HTR Whole Core Modelling using WIMS
Who Should Attend?
Objectives
Experienced users of WIMS
This course is aimed at providing experienced users of the WIMS code with an understanding of the application to modelling High Temperature Reactor problems, giving hands-on experience of constructing input files and running calculations.
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
On Request (4 Days)
£2,885 Excl. VAT
Fast Reactor Whole Core Modelling using WIMS
Who Should Attend?
Objectives
Experienced users of WIMS
The course is aimed at users with some experience in the WIMS code who are looking for hands-on experience building a fast reactor model within WIMS.
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
On Request (3 Days)
£2,410 Excl. VAT
Introduction to RANKERN
Who Should Attend?
Objectives
New or inexperienced users of RANKERN
The course is aimed at providing the inexperienced user of the software with a broad understanding of the capabilities of RANKERN (a 3D Point-Kernel computer program written for gamma-ray analysis).
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
On Request (3 Days)
£2,410 Excl. VAT
Introduction to FISPIN
Who Should Attend?
Objectives
New or inexperienced users of FISPIN
The course is aimed at providing the inexperienced user of the software with a broad understanding of the capabilities of calculation of nuclide inventories.
Dates
Fees (Non Residential)
On Request (1.5 Days)
£1,865 Excl. VAT