1-on-1 Expert Coaching for FEA Engineers

Monthly FEA Coaching
for Individual Engineers

Personalized, one-on-one coaching with Dominique Madier, build your FEA skills, troubleshoot your models, and gain confidence in every analysis you deliver.

🚀 Improve FEA Skills 🎯 1-on-1 Live Zoom Sessions 🔧 Model Troubleshooting & Review 📁 Portfolio Creation Support 🔁 3-Month Minimum Commitment

Standard Plans Starting From US$ 900/mo Essentials or Expert+ tracks

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What You Get with Individual Coaching

Every plan gives you direct access to Dominique Madier, for expert guidance, model review, and real skills that stick.

25+

years of FEA expertise

1:1

live Zoom sessions weekly

3 mo

minimum commitment

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Personalized Coaching

One-on-one support to improve your FEA skills and best practices, at your pace, on your real projects.

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Portfolio Creation

Build a professional engineering analysis portfolio that demonstrates your technical skills and real-world impact, perfect for interviews.

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Troubleshooting & Debugging

Solve solver issues, convergence failures, or incorrect results with expert guidance instead of guessing.

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Simulation Review

Remove doubts and gain confidence in your models, get your modeling assumptions and results validated.

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Weekly Live Sessions

Scheduled Zoom sessions with Dominique Madier, adapted to your timezone and needs.

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Continuous Support

Convergence issues, boundary conditions, solver settings, and more, hands-on coaching for faster turnaround.

Standard Monthly Plans

Essentials covers Linear Static, Linear Buckling & Modal Analysis · Expert+ adds Nonlinear & Dynamic Analysis

Core

US$ 900/mo

5 hours per month · 3-month minimum

Weekly 1-on-1 Zoom sessions
Linear Static, Buckling & Modal Analysis
Model review & troubleshooting
Modeling techniques guidance
Portfolio creation support

Pro

US$ 1,650/mo

10 hours per month · 3-month minimum

Everything in Core
Double the coaching time
Deeper project collaboration
Extended troubleshooting sessions
Priority scheduling

Elite

US$ 2,400/mo

15 hours per month · 3-month minimum

Everything in Pro
Maximum coaching intensity
Ideal for career transitions
Comprehensive portfolio building
Full project-level support

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How to Get Started

Three simple steps to begin your coaching journey.

Book a free 30-minute introductory call

Tell Dominique about your goals, your current level, and what you'd like to achieve. Schedule on Calendly →

Choose your plan & track

Select Essentials or Expert+ and pick the intensity (Core, Pro, or Elite) that matches your needs and schedule.

Start coaching

Schedule your first weekly session, share your projects or goals, and start building real FEA skills with expert guidance.

Engineers Don't Just Learn: they Level Up

Hear from engineers who transformed their FEA skills with the FEA Academy program

Incredibly useful to get into the world of FEA. Firstly, the content of this program really helps to get introduced into FEA in a correct manner. It shows concepts and conventions that are very important to know when performing an FEA. Consequently, it is very useful to avoid mistakes in the pre- and post-processing steps. Moreover, it is very applied to the practical use which implies that no actual deep theoretical background is needed to understand the content. Secondly, the content is very dynamic and understandable using the help of several examples that are mentioned to explain the content. Additionally, it includes tutorials that adequately show what is taught in the lecture in a practical perspective. Lastly, Mr. Madier is very responsive to questions which can be related to any aspect in FEA, and his answers are very helpful, mentioning important background on the topic. I strongly recommend it if you want to get into the world of FEA for practical applications.

Excellent, The Practical Basic FEA program has been above and beyond my wildest expectations!! Thanks to Dominique for putting this together.

The Practical Nonlinear FEA course goes above and beyond into FEA. From laying the foundations of the method to more advanced topics. I highly recommend also this course to others. Thanks!

This program has been an absolute game-changer for me. Prior to taking it, I had just started a job as a mechanical designer and had recently completed my undergraduate degree, where I took an FEA class. Although interesting, that class did not prepare me at all for the job. This course helped me understand proper modeling techniques and gave me much more confidence in my analysis and modeling choices. I would especially like to highlight the lessons on meshing, RBEs, and MPCs, where I was able to identify my mistakes and learn new techniques. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to take their understanding of FEA to the next level.

Practical Basic FEA is an excellent program for reviewing the concepts of FEA. The PDFs provided along with the course and coaching sessions will be a continuous source of revision.

Practical Nonlinear FEA is an excellent program for reviewing the concepts of nonlinear analysis. It has provided me with more confidence and clarity on how to perform nonlinear analysis in my day-to-day work life.

I highly recommend this program, as it is comprehensive and really explains the essential aspects of structural analysis. I am a civil engineer, and I found the program useful to deepen my knowledge on meshing and modeling of bolted connections. Together with the book, it provides a great boost to the understanding of FEA.

A clear, well-structured introduction to practical finite element analysis. The concepts are explained in a simple, approachable way with real-world relevance, making it easier to build confidence and apply what you learn. A great starting point for anyone wanting a solid foundation in FEA.

Perfect start for new stress engineers in FE domain. This program covers all basic and advanced aspects and clarify all sort of doubts which are not possible to cover in a single module in the university program. As a stress engineer, I recommend to all people who are working fully or partially in FE domain to design and analyze your structure of interest. Thanks, Dominique Madier, for such a wonderful coaching program. You deserve big kudos from the global FE community.

Thanks to Dominique Madier and Steffan Evans my knowledge about FEA has changed. I have learned from this training so many basic modeling techniques, the importance of the application of those practices and the risk to ignore them, FEA is a tool that must be used wisely. FEA is not able to solve the problems by itself it requires to understand the problem and the engineering judgment to validate if the outcomes has sense or not. It was a different training and it was very illustrative.

I followed the Nonlinear FEA program by Dominique and found it to be an excellent deep dive into the complexities of nonlinear behavior in FEA. The program is very well-structured and suited for engineers or researchers. The course does an outstanding job explaining the three primary types of nonlinearity. Each concept is introduced systematically with clear theoretical explanations supported by practical examples. Dominique’s teaching style is concise and technically precise, making it easier to grasp challenging topics. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on physical interpretation of nonlinear phenomena. The inclusion of real-world simulation issues adds significant practical value. Overall, this program is a highly valuable resource for engineers working on complex simulations involving nonlinear behavior. Dominique Madier's expertise is evident, and his ability to convey intricate topics in an accessible way makes this mentoring a strong recommendation for anyone serious about advancing their FEA knowledge.

A very nice program on the FE Method. I recently completed the program on the basics of the Finite Element Method, and I was very impressed.

FEA Simplified. It’s been a while since I used some of the contents of this program in my engineering practice. Dominique simplified the theories and many of the principles came back to me quickly.

On top of the basic program, the nonlinear one is very good. Dominique Madier clearly put a lot of effort into this. He effectively demonstrates proper modeling techniques for non-linear analysis. I highly recommend it. I'm pretty sure it will be invaluable for my career.

Nice experience. I enjoyed it very well. Watch the videos at least twice. The program is highly packed, so you give adequate time to understand each and every topic in the course. I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

This program exceeded my expectations. The material presented was highly practical, and the discussion groups offered valuable opportunities to clarify any uncertainties with Dominique. As a result, I now have a clearer understanding of my shortcomings in performing nonlinear analysis and how to address them effectively.

Very practical program and easy to follow. It is so easy to understand, and it is really practical. Thank you.

This is more than just another FEA program; it's a framework for versatile problem solving and a shield against the uncritical acceptance of digital output. Immense gratitude to Professor Dominique Madier for designing a journey that emphasized this crucial philosophy. The edge it gives us isn't just over others, but over our own potential for error.

“Practical Basic Finite Element Analysis” provides a clear and well-structured introduction to the fundamental principles of FEA. The program focuses on building a solid conceptual understanding rather than simply demonstrating how to use a specific software. Through practical and well-chosen examples, it clearly illustrates how different modeling assumptions and decisions can influence the results of an analysis. I found the program very insightful and helpful for strengthening my understanding of the fundamentals of finite element analysis. It provides the necessary background to better interpret simulation results and assess whether they are consistent with the expected structural behavior. Overall, it was a very valuable learning experience, and I am very satisfied with the quality and clarity of the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Individual Coaching.

What does the Monthly Coaching package include?

It provides one-on-one guidance from Dominique Madier through weekly live Zoom sessions, along with continuous support for your FEA projects. This includes troubleshooting, model validation, mesh optimization, solver settings, and best practices for both linear and nonlinear analyses.

Who is Monthly Coaching best suited for?

It's ideal for individual engineers, independent professionals, students, or engineers in organizations who want predictable, ongoing expert support to improve their FEA skills, solve technical challenges faster, and avoid costly mistakes.

What is the minimum commitment?

A minimum of 3 months is required. FEA skill-building is cumulative: this commitment ensures you progress from initial guidance through to independent, confident analysis within a structured timeline.

Which types of analyses are covered?

The Essentials track covers Linear Static Analysis, Linear Buckling Analysis, and Modal Analysis. The Expert+ track adds Nonlinear Static Analysis and Dynamic Frequency Response Analysis. You can upgrade from Essentials to Expert+ at any renewal point.

How much coaching time is included each month?

Core gives 5 hours/month, Pro gives 10 hours/month, and Elite gives 15 hours/month. The same hour structure applies to both standard and regional pricing.

How are the weekly sessions structured?

Each session is scheduled via Zoom at a time that suits you. You set the agenda, whether it's reviewing a model, debugging convergence issues, or working through a new analysis approach. Sessions are hands-on and tailored entirely to your current projects and goals.

How does the portfolio creation work?

Throughout your coaching engagement, Dominique helps you build a professional engineering analysis portfolio. This includes defining FEA projects, documenting your analyses with proper methodology, presenting results clearly, and demonstrating your technical judgment, a valuable asset for career advancement.

What happens if I don't use all my hours in a given month?

Monthly hours are allocated per billing cycle and do not roll over. We recommend scheduling regular sessions to maintain momentum and get the most value from your plan.

Is the coaching software-specific?

No. Dominique focuses on universal FEA modeling techniques that apply across any software. The methods and best practices you'll learn work with ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, FEMAP, HyperMesh, or any other FEA platform.

About Your FEA Coach

Meet the expert behind FEA Academy.

Dominique Madier is a senior aerospace structural analyst, published author, and the founder of FEA Academy, a specialist platform dedicated to helping engineers worldwide master Finite Element Analysis through training, coaching, and consulting.

✓ 25+ years of hands-on FEA experience in the aerospace industry
✓ Published author on structural analysis and finite element methods
✓ Active coaching and consulting relationships with clients across the world in structural analysis
✓ 46,000+ followers on LinkedIn, a recognized voice in the global FEA community
✓ YouTube channel (FEAMastery) with free educational content for FEA engineers at all levels
✓ Software-agnostic teaching philosophy, focused on engineering judgment and universal FEA best practices applicable across aerospace, automotive, energy, civil, and any industry relying on simulation-driven design, not button-clicking
✓ Coached hundreds of engineers worldwide, from students and early-career professionals to senior engineers in leading organizations

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