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EDUCATION AT IAQA
IAQA takes education very
seriously. Each education program starts with a
Value Proposition to define the scope of
information a student is expected to learn. Core
Skills for each course offering, a corresponding
Knowledge Base of industry standards and
guidelines are created by the IAQA Education
Committee. Dozens of IAQA members serve as
volunteers on the committee and its six active
subcommittees to make sure the association
provides the highest standard of IAQ education.
The diverse background of our Education
Committee – comprised of Ph.D.s, Masters in
Education, and many IAQ Council-certified
professionals – has ensured that IAQA courses
are well-rounded, comprehensive, and based on
adult-learning principles.
IAQA courses are delivered by Certified Course
Providers. To become a Certified Course
Provider, a training entity must meet rigorous
qualifications and pass through a comprehensive
review that covers all aspects of their
operations, from administrative competency
through technical expertise.
This page serves as an introduction to IAQA’s
education program. For more information about
IAQA courses, please contact IAQA Headquarters
in Rockville, Maryland.
IAQA
Educational Programs
IAQA has a variety of courses designed to match
your needs. These are divided into two distinct
groups: the Certified Courses and the
Specialized Courses.
Certified Courses
IAQA Certified Courses are divided into three
“tracks.” These courses provide outstanding
training and also serve to prepare candidates
for American IAQ Council certification
examinations.
Indoor
Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Consulting Track
Training and exam preparation for
students seeking the CIEC, CIE, CIEA
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IAQA
Certified Indoor Environmentalist
Course (CIE) |
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An
Environmental Consultant is a
professional who can identify the
causes of poor indoor air quality –
even when problems seem vague or
unrelated to visible causes. The
Environmental Consultant is trained
to see a building the way a general
practitioner sees the body of his
patient – as an organic whole with
dozens of interrelated systems
contributing to overall health. In
order to diagnose the patient
properly, the Consultant must be
able to gather and interpret data
from various systems operating in a
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Microbial
Remediation Track
Training and exam preparation for
students seeking the CMRS, CMR, CMRA
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IAQA
Certified Microbial Remediation
Course (CMR) |
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The
actual work of removing microbial
contamination from a building is
performed by the Microbial
Remediator. This professional is
trained to conduct remediation
projects safely and thoroughly
according to project specifications
and in compliance with relevant
government regulations and industry
standards. Microbial Remediators
have thorough knowledge and verified
field experience in containment
engineering, safety and emergency
procedures, remediation equipment
operation, cleaning, removal and
restoration procedures, and project
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Microbial
Assessment Track
Training and exam preparation for
students seeking the CMC, CMI, CMIA,
CRMI
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IAQA
Certified Microbial Investigator
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If
the Environmental Consultant is a
general practitioner, the Microbial
Consultant is a specialist – a
professional who concentrates on
diagnosis and treatment in a single
area of expertise: microbial
contamination. Though mold is only
one of many potential causes of IAQ
problems, it presents unique
challenges to building owners and
facilities managers, and is
therefore a crucial area of concern.
The Microbial Consultant relies on
detailed scientific knowledge of
microbial agents to identify and
account for microbial contamination
and to recommend appropriate
remediation strategies. The
Consultant's field experience in the
design and execution of sampling
regimens and his or her ability to
interpret results responsibly allow
him or her to conduct meaningful
microbial investigations and to
verify the results of remediation
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IAQA
Certified Residential Mold Inspector
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A
structural inspection is a key
element in any real estate
transaction. A mold inspection,
conducted as part of this structural
inspection, increases its value by
alerting homeowners or prospective
buyers to the presence of mold
contamination. The Residential Mold
Inspector is trained to conduct a
basic sampling regimen designed to
confirm suspected mold
contamination. The Inspector
recommends the services of a
Consultant or Remediator when
contamination is present.
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Facilities Management Track |
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IAQA Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager Course |
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Training and exam preparation for students seeking the CIAQM
The CIAQM course is for individuals who want to understand the relationship between their careers in corporate policy-making, risk management, facilities management, asset management or property management and the various disciplines related to indoor air quality.
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Some tracks include multiple
courses for individuals of varying levels of
expertise, whereas other tracks include only a
single course. For example, the Indoor
Environmental Quality Consulting Track consists
of a single course. Students interested in
certification from the American IAQ Council may
be eligible for CIE or CIEC certification,
depending on their level of experience and
education. All students at IAQA Certified
Courses are eligible for Apprentice level
American IAQ Council certification.
In some cases, courses are highly specialized.
For instance, there is a 2-day course for those
seeking Residential Mold Inspector training and
CRMI certification that is substantially
different from the other courses in the
Microbial Assessment Track.
Specialized Courses
IAQAware™ courses are introductory programs
created to expand awareness of a particular IAQ
subject for those who may be unfamiliar with the
subject matter. IAQAdvanced™ courses are for
experienced practitioners seeking to advance
their education in a certain specialty area of
IAQ.
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