Overview Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager Training from World Education
If you've considered becoming a certified indoor air quality mangaer, this course makes it more convenient and affordable to learn the skills you need.
Not only does our indoor air quality manager certification program teach you practical skills to improve your building's indoor air, it also prepares you for third-party certification by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). The Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager Program will educate you on all the pertinent topics covered on the certification exam. You can even take a 100-question practice examination to prepare for the exam.
Getting certified is completely optional. Exams are arranged through ACAC at computerized testing centers throughout the U.S. Certain experience requirements and fees apply to ACAC certifications, but there are no experience requirements for this online program.
Upon successful completion of this program, you'll be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive IAQ management plan
- Establish a system to manage IAQ complaints
- Create an IAQ Profile for your buildings
- Identify conditions that lead to IAQ problems
- Solve simple IAQ problems in-house
- Prevent IAQ problems
Get the skills you need to succeed as a certified indoor air quality manager at your own pace with our 100% online training.
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All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available.
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Instructor
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Ian Cull, PE, CIEC, CMC, CIAQP, is the president of Indoor Sciences and was elected in 2006 and 2009 by the membership of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) to serve on its board of directors for three-year terms. Ian was elected as the organization's vice president in 2008 and 2009. He also served as a non-voting board member for the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO) from 2007-2009.
Ian first started in the fields of indoor air quality and sustainability in 1995 when he joined Chelsea Group, Ltd., an IAQ and sustainability consulting firm. Ian has developed and taught numerous seminars, certification programs, and customized presentations, reaching well over 1,000 individuals in the U.S. and several other countries, including China and India. Ian is a master trainer for the IAQA and has taught their programs: Certified Indoor Environmentalist, Fundamentals of Indoor Air Quality and HVAC, Certified IAQ Manager, and Certified Microbial Investigator. His in-depth knowledge in all aspects of building science, IAQ, and sustainability make him a highly respected and commended teacher.
Ian is a professional environmental engineer whose skill in the classroom is based on his vast experience managing a large number of projects focused on improved indoor environments and sustainability. He has completed assessments in offices, schools, homes, dormitories, condominiums, hospitals and health care facilities. Ian is proficient not only in finding problems, but also in offering appropriate solutions and recommendations to prevent future re-occurrences.
Ian is also well known for developing three educational Web sites:
www.SeeImGreen.com
www.LabComparisons.com
www.IAQforms.com
These helpful tools allow professionals in the sustainability and IAQ fields to collaborate and share information. More than 2,000 unique visitors use these sites each month.
Ian has a Bachelor's of Science degree in engineering from one of the country's top environmental engineering programs at University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Illinois, a Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), a Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC), and a Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP).
Ian is a member of the IAQA, the Chicago Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
Ian is committed to seeing the fields of IAQ and sustainability grow in the right direction. To that end, he spends a great number of hours each week volunteering on committees and boards, including the following committees:
Chairman, IAQA's Futures Committee: 2007-present
Chairman, IAQAware subcommittee: 2005-present
Chairman, IAQA's Ad-Hoc Committee on Conflict of Interest: 2007, 2008
Chairman, IAQA's Ad-Hoc Web site Committee: 2009
IAQA's CIE subcommittee: 2003-present
IAQA's Education Committee: 2005-present
IAQA Nominating Committee: 2007, 2008
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Prerequisites/Audience
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There are no prerequisites to taking the CIAQM Program. There are, however, experience requirements for those students wishing to take the optional certification exam by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). ACAC requires a high school diploma or GED, along with two years of documented experience in property management, risk management, asset management, or corporate policy-making. Questions regarding certification Requirements
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All material is available online. You''ll be able to save the entire text portion of the program as a PDF file so that you can reference the material even after youve completed the program.
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Lesson 1 I. CIAQM Module 1: Introduction a. Goals b. Problems and Solutions c. IAQ and Productivity d. Introductions e. Course Overview f. CIAQM Certification g. Reference Documents h. Indoor Air Quality i. IAQ Problems
II. CIAQM Module 2: IAQ Contaminants and Health Effects a. Purpose b. At risk populations c. Sick Building Syndrome d. Building Related Illness e. Particulate Matter f. Specific Air Contaminants g. Mold h. Bacteria i. Viruses j. Allergens k. Asthma l. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) m. Pesticides n. Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) o. Radon p. Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) q. Carbon monoxide r. Ozone s. Asbestos t. Fiberglass u. Lead v. Sewer Gas w. Occupational Exposure Guidelines
III. CIAQM Module 3: HVAC and IAQ a. HVAC Impact on IAQ b. Commercial HVAC c. System Types d. Constant Volume Systems e. Variable Air Volume f. All Water Systems g. Packaged Units h. Residential-type Systems i. Temperature and RH j. Filtration k. Efficiency Scales l. Electrostatic Precipitators m. Gas Phase Air Cleaners n. Cooling Coils o. UV Lights p. Condensate Drain Pans q. Duct work r. Cooling Tower s. Outdoor Air Ventilation t. Space Pressurization u. Mechanical Room Cleanliness v. IAQ and Energy w. Energy Recovery Ventilation x. Demand Controlled Ventilation y. Ventilation Effectiveness
IV. CIAQM Module 4: IAQ Management a. Outline b. Policy Statement c. IAQ Management Plan d. IAQ Notebook e. Assignments and Training f. IAQ Manager Responsibilities g. Protocols h. Complaint Response System i. Collecting Complaints j. Logging Complaints k. Responding to Complaints l. Case Study m. Outside Consultants n. Marketing o. Budgeting
V. CIAQM Module 5: Assessing IAQ a. IAQ Profile b. Diagnosing IAQ Problems c. IAQ Assessment Plan d. Step 1: Gather Information e. Document Review f. Occupant Interviews g. Formal Questionnaires h. Step 2: Walk Through Inspection i. Outside the Building j. In the Occupied Space k. HVAC System l. Step 3: Indicator Measurements m. Temperature and RH n. Outdoor Air Ventilation o. Moisture Measurements p. Pressurization q. Step 4: Diagnostic Measurements r. Formulate Hypothesis s. Test Hypothesis t. Test Results u. Hiring Outside Consultants
VI. CIAQM Module 6: Resolving IAQ Problems a. Controlling and IAQ Problem b. Source Control c. Ventilation d. Filtration e. Reducing VOCs f. Reducing Radon g. Controlling ETS h. Mold Remediation i. Standards and Guidelines j. IICRC S520 k. NYC Department of Health l. EPA m. Safety and Health n. Fixing the Moisture Problem o. Contaminant Control p. Contaminant Removal q. Chemical Usage r. Choosing a Contractor s. Duct Cleaning
VII. CIAQM Module 7: Preventing IAQ Problems a. Outline b. Preventative Maintenance c. Healthy Alternatives d. Healthier Cleaners e. Healthier Vacuums f. Healthier Pest Management g. Healthier Paint h. Managing On-site Chemicals i. Chemical Inventory j. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) k. Stopping Contaminants at the Door l. Guidelines for Remodeling m. CIAQM Practice Examination Hide Syllabus
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