Indoor Environmentalist Course
Who should take this course?
If you are looking to obtain a prestigious indoor air quality certification such as the CIE or CIEC, you don’t want to miss this course, often referred to as the “CIE Course”. Or maybe you are most interested in learning how to thoroughly evaluate the indoor air quality of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Whether your interest is certification prep or learning how to perform exceptional fieldwork, our Indoor Environmentalist Course is the right class for you.
While preparing for the CIE, CIEC, and CRIE certifications, you will learn how to ask the right questions, inspect important areas, and measure meaningful contaminants.
Is this an online course or an on-site course?
Both! You can start the online class today or check our course schedule below for upcoming dates.
Online
The online class consists of videos that you watch at your own pace, any time of day or night. It takes about 32 hours to complete the online course. Online students get access to the videos for 90 days and indefinitely keep the course manual for future reference.
On-Site
Our face-to-face, on-site courses are condensed down into two 8-hour days for a fast-paced format. The on-site class gives students the opportunity to use IAQ instruments hands-on. The class is typically taught quarterly in cities throughout the US. See below for upcoming class dates.
March 18-19, 2020 Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
May 13-14, Cancelled due to COVID-19
September 16-17, Cancelled due to COVID-19
November 11-12 6000 Shoreline Ct #205, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Cancelled due to COVID-19
What does it cost and how do I register?
Both the online and on-site courses cost $795. Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) members receive a $100 discount.
To register, click one of the following links:
- ONLINE Indoor Environmentalist Course Registration
- ON-SITE Indoor Environmentalist Course Registration
or give us a call at (312)920-9393.
After registering, online students will receive login credentials. View our cancellation and refund policy.
What topics does the Indoor Environmentalist Course cover?
The Indoor Environmentalist Course covers a wide range of topics related to IAQ contaminants, health effects, building science, HVAC, equipment, assessments, standards, and remediation. Below is a comprehensive list of topics covered:
IAQ Contaminants and Health Effects
- IEQ
- Sick Building Syndrome
- Building Related Illness
- Dose Response
- Microns
- Taxonomy
- Ecology
- Mold
- Mold Spores
- Common Mold Types
- Health Effects of Mold
- Dampness and Health
- Bacteria
- Legionella
- Tuberculosis
- Viruses
- Allergens
- VOCs
- VOC Sources
- Common VOCs
- Reducing VOCs
- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
- Radon
- Particulate
- Carbon Monoxide
The Built Environment
- IAQ Problems
- Controlling IAQ Problems
- Air Pressure
- Pressurization
- Causes of Pressurization
- Stack Effect
- Psychrometrics
- Air Infiltration
- Vapor Diffusion
- Condensation
- Building Security
HVAC
- Intro to HVAC
- Control of Contaminants
- Problem Areas
- Air Distribution Systems
- VAV Problems
- Ductwork
- Humidity Control
- Ventilation
- Outdoor Air Intakes
- Ventilation Effectiveness
- Filtration
- Filter Efficiencies
- Filter Replacement
- Electronic Air Cleaners
- Gas Phase Filtration
- HVAC Maintenance
- HVAC Inspections
Equipment and Assessments
- Assessments
- Gathering Information
- Walk Through Inspections
- Instrumentation
- Indicator Measurements
- Assessing Ventilation
- CO2 and Ventilation
- Assessing Pressurization
- Assessing Surface Moisture
- Infrared Thermography
- Mold Sampling
- Air Sampling
- Viable Air Sampling
- Spore Trap Sampling
- Interpreting Air Samples
- Pump Calibration
- Surface Sampling
- Dust Sampling
- Other Mold Sampling
- Conditions During Sampling
- Assessing Particulate Matter
- Assessing VOCs
Guidelines, Regulations, and Standards
- ASHRAE 62.1 Scope
- Definitions
- Acceptable IAQ
- Ventilation Rates
- IAQ Procedure
- Outdoor Air Quality
- Equipment Requirements
- O&M
- ASHRAE 55
- Exposure Guidelines
- MSDSs
- ACAC Code of Conduct
Remediation
- Purpose of Remediation
- Communication
- Water Damage
- Structural Drying
- Engineering Controls
- Isolation
- Pressure Differential
- PPE
- Respirators
- Cleaning vs. Removal
- Hard Surfaces
- Porous Surfaces
- Disposal
- Antimicrobials
- Writing Remediation Plans
- Remediation Verification