Overview Certified Indoor Environmentalist Training from World Education
Our certified indoor environmentalist training makes getting the training you need more convenient and affordable than ever.
We're all concerned about the air quality in their workplace, home or school. The Certified Indoor Environmentalist training program from World Education will help you determine if these clients do, in fact, have a problem. You'll learn the practical steps you should always follow in an indoor environmental assessment, how to take samples, and how to resolve common IAQ problems.
You'll learn about HVAC, building science, and the major contaminants, including their health effects.
Once you've completed your training, your clients want to be confident that they're hiring a trustworthy and competent consultant. One of the best ways to demonstrate your competency is to obtain a third-party accredited certification.
Not only does our certified environmentalist training program teach you practical skills to assess indoor environments, it also prepares you for the CIE and CIEC certifications by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). All the pertinent topics covered on the certification exams, including a 100-question practice examination, are included in this program to prepare you for certification.
Certification is optional. Exams are arranged through ACAC at computerized testing centers throughout the U.S. Certain experience requirements and fees apply to students getting certified, however, there are no experience requirements for this online program.
Get the training you need to take your career to the next level as a certified indoor environmentalist.
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Languages
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English
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All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, which means you can start and finish the program at your own pace. When you register for a program, you're given 90 days (three months) to complete the program. If you need more time, three-month 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 CIE 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 field experience in Requirements
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Lesson 1 I. IAQ CONTAMINANTS AND HEALTH EFFECTS a. IEQ b. Sick Building Syndrome c. Building Related Illness d. Dose Response e. Microns f. Taxonomy g. Ecology h. Mold i. Mold Spores j. Common Mold Types k. Health Effects of Mold l. Dampness and Health m. Bacteria n. Legionella o. Tuberculosis p. Viruses q. Allergens r. VOCs s. VOC Sources t. Common VOCs u. Reducing VOCs v. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity w. Radon x. Particulate y. Carbon Monoxide
II. THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT a. IAQ Problems b. Controlling IAQ Problems c. Air Pressure d. Pressurization e. Causes of Pressurization f. Stack Effect g. Psychrometrics h. Air Infiltration i. Vapor Diffusion j. Condensation k. Building Security
III. HVAC a. Intro to HVAC b. Control of Contaminants c. Problem Areas d. Air Distribution Systems e. VAV Problems f. Ductwork g. Humidity Control h. Ventilation i. Outdoor Air Intakes j. Ventilation Effectiveness k. Filtration l. Filter Efficiencies m. Filter Replacement n. Electronic Air Cleaners o. Gas Phase Filtration p. HVAC Maintenance q. HVAC Inspections
IV. EQUIPMENT AND ASSESSMENTS a. Assessments b. Gathering Information c. Walk Through Inspections d. Instrumentation e. Indicator Measurements f. Assessing Ventilation g. CO2 and Ventilation h. Assessing Pressurization i. Assessing Surface Moisture j. Infrared Thermography k. Mold Sampling l. Air Sampling m. Viable Air Sampling n. Spore Trap Sampling o. Interpreting Air Samples p. Pump Calibration q. Surface Sampling r. Dust Sampling s. Other Mold Sampling t. Conditions During Sampling u. Assessing Particulate Matter v. Assessing VOCs
V. GUIDELINES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS a. ASHRAE 62.1 Scope b. 62.1 Definitions c. 62.1 Acceptable IAQ d. 62.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure e. 62.1 IAQ Procedure f. 62.1 Outdoor Air Requirements g. 62.1 Equipment Requirements h. 62.1 Operations and Maintenance i. ASHRAE 55 j. 55 Air Speed k. 55 Measurements l. Exposure Guidelines m. MSDSs n. ACAC Code of Conduct
VI. REMEDIATION a. Purpose of Mold Remediation b. Remediation Qualifications c. Communication d. Water Damage e. Structural Drying f. Engineering Controls g. Isolation h. Pressure Differential i. Air Changes j. Personal Protective Equipment k. Respirators l. Cleaning vs. Removal m. Hard Surfaces n. Porous Surfaces o. Disposal p. Controlling and Preventing Mold q. Antimicrobial Use vr. Antimicrobial Nomenclature s. Antimicrobials Precautions Hide Syllabus
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