The thermohydraulic experimental circuit is used in training and courses, in partnership with other institutions.

Professional qualification for the nuclear sector has been one IEN’s vocations since its foundation, in 1962. Technical courses, training and post-graduation thesis advising are routine activities. At present, IEN collaborates with graduation and post-graduation courses in institutions like the UFRJ Physics Institute and the Engineering School, Engineering Military Institute (IME) and COPPE/UFRJ, teaching subject and practice classes