Continuing Education Courses NFI

Continuing Education Courses offered by HEARTH, Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) Affiliates, and hearth products manufacturers for the benefit of companies in the hearth, patio and barbecue industries.

Courses that have earned NFI Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are identified for the benefit of NFI Certified Specialists who are earning certification renewal by collecting CEUs. NFI Certification is valid for three years. To obtain certification renewal, a Certified Specialist may take the exam that is available at the time of renewal, or, during the three-year validation period, earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

09/14/10
Advanced Master IPI and GreenSmart Gas Training 6 CEUs

Presenter: Wayne Dooley, Travis Industries
Sponsored by: Travis Industries
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Contact: Wayne Dooley w.dooley@travis-inc.com
Phone: 425-609-2500
Website: www.travisproducts.com
This course is exclusive to Travis Industries members/dealers.
Instructions for attendees: You must have attended a previous Basic Gas Class to attend an Advanced Class! We begine at 7:30 AM and the class will go until 5:00 PM

09/15/10
Advanced IPI and GreenSmart Gas Troubleshooting and Tempest Torch Electric 6 CEUs

Presenter: Wayne Dooley, Travis Industries
Sponsored by: Travis Industries
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Contact: Wayne Dooley w.dooley@travis-inc.com
Phone: 425-609-2500
Website: www.travisproducts.com
This course is exclusive to Travis Industries members/dealers.

09/16/10
Advanced Master Clean Face Fireplace, Extreme Training and Alpha Control 6 CEUs

Presenter: Wayne Dooley, Travis Industries
Sponsored by: Travis Industries
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Contact: Wayne Dooley w.dooley@travis-inc.com
Phone: 425-609-2500
Website: www.travisproducts.com
This course is exclusive to Travis Industries members/dealers.
Instructions for attendees: You must have attended a previous Basic Gas Class to attend an Advanced Class! We begine at 7:30AM and will go untel 5:00 PM

09/17/10
Advanced Extreme Installation and Troubleshooting 6 CEUs

Presenter: Wayne Dooley, Travis Industries
Sponsored by: Travis Industries
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Contact: Wayne Dooley w.dooley@travis-inc.com
Phone: 425-609-2500
Website: www.travisproducts.com
This course is exclusive to Travis Industries members/dealers.
Instructions for attendees: You must have attended a previous Basic Gas Class to attend an Advanced Class!We start class at 7:30 AM and go to 5:00 PM.

All CEU courses offered in other areas

09/13/10

LEAN Thinking 16 CEUs

Presenter: Hope Stevenson, Dave Pomeroy Signature Training
Sponsored by: Dave Pomeroy Signature Training
Location: Southington, CT
Contact: Hope Stevenson davepomeroysignaturetraining@cox.net
Phone: 800-659-2081


09/13/10

Valor Fireplaces Dealer Technical Training 6 CEUs

Presenter: Art Sewell, Hearth Appliance Sales
Sponsored by: Miles Industies
Location: Chipley, FL
Contact: Art Sewell
Phone: 615-476-2880
This course is exclusive to Miles Industies members/dealers.


09/14/10

Gas Tech 101 Course 1.5 CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


09/14/10

LEAN Thinking 16 CEUs

Presenter: Hope Stevenson, Dave Pomeroy Signature Training
Sponsored by: Dave Pomeroy Signature Training
Location: Southington, CT
Contact: Hope Stevenson davepomeroysignaturetraining@cox.net
Phone: 800-659-2081


09/14/10

SimTech Gas and Controls II 6 CEUs

Presenter: Joe Giannandrea, FPI
Sponsored by: Regency
Location: Newington, NH
Contact: Joe Giannandrea joeg@regency-fire.com
Phone: 604-946-5155
Instructions for attendees: Most suited to qualified installers and service personnel. Come prepared to participate and work with others in teams. Be prepared to learn and educate.


09/14/10

Advanced Master IPI and GreenSmart Gas Training 6 CEUs

Presenter: Wayne Dooley, Travis Industries
Sponsored by: Travis Industries
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Contact: Wayne Dooley w.dooley@travis-inc.com
Phone: 425-609-2500
This course is exclusive to Travis Industries members/dealers.
Instructions for attendees: You must have attended a previous Basic Gas Class to attend an Advanced Class! We begine at 7:30 AM and the class will go until 5:00 PM


09/15/10

Wood Burning Troubleshooting 3.0 CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


09/15/10

Valor Fireplaces Dealer Technical Training 6 CEUs

Presenter: Art Sewell, Hearth Appliance Sales
Sponsored by: Miles Industies
Location: Tampa, FL
Contact: Art Sewell
Phone: 615-476-2880
This course is exclusive to Miles Industies members/dealers.


09/15/10

Social Media 1.5 CEUs

Presenter: Chuck Phillips, Lindemann Chimney Supply
Sponsored by: Massachusetts Chimney Sweep Guild
Location: Sturbridge, MA
Contact: Jean Jacobsen geenee1955@verizon.net
Phone: 781-585-5990


09/15/10

SimTech Wood & Pellet 6 CEUs

Presenter: Joe Giannandrea, FPI
Sponsored by: Regency
Location: Newington, NH
Contact: Joe Giannandrea joeg@regency-fire.com
Phone: 604-946-5155
Instructions for attendees: Arrive early for prompt 8.30 am start and dress for hands-on training.


09/15/10

Advanced IPI and GreenSmart Gas Troubleshooting and Tempest Torch Electric 6 CEUs

Presenter: Wayne Dooley, Travis Industries
Sponsored by: Travis Industries
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Contact: Wayne Dooley w.dooley@travis-inc.com
Phone: 425-609-2500
This course is exclusive to Travis Industries members/dealers.


09/16/10

Selling Gas Hearth Appliances 1.5 CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


09/16/10

SimTech Gas and Controls II 6 CEUs

Presenter: Joe Giannandrea, FPI
Sponsored by: Regency
Location: Newington, NH
Contact: Joe Giannandrea joeg@regency-fire.com
Phone: 604-946-5155
Instructions for attendees: Most suited to qualified installers and service personnel. Come prepared to participate and work with others in teams. Be prepared to learn and educate.


09/16/10

Advanced Master Clean Face Fireplace, Extreme Training and Alpha Control 6 CEUs

Presenter: Wayne Dooley, Travis Industries
Sponsored by: Travis Industries
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Contact: Wayne Dooley w.dooley@travis-inc.com
Phone: 425-609-2500
This course is exclusive to Travis Industries members/dealers.
Instructions for attendees: You must have attended a previous Basic Gas Class to attend an Advanced Class! We begine at 7:30AM and will go untel 5:00 PM


09/17/10

Valor Fireplaces Dealer Technical Training 6 CEUs

Presenter: Art Sewell, Hearth Appliance Sales
Sponsored by: Miles Industies
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Contact: Art Sewell
Phone: 615-476-2880
This course is exclusive to Miles Industies members/dealers.


09/17/10

Masonry Repairs 3 CEUs

Presenter: John Meredith, Saver Systems Inc
Sponsored by: Southern Association of Chimney Professionals
Location: Prosperity, SC
Contact: Mark Stoner
Phone: 615-569-6371
Instructions for attendees: none


09/17/10

Parts of a masonry chimney 3 CEUs

Presenter: Jim Bostaph + Jim Brewer, Black Goose Chimney
Sponsored by: Black Goose Chimney
Location: Newport News, VA
Contact: Jim Bostpah
Phone: 757-254-2298-cell


09/17/10

Parts of a prefab chimney 3 CEUs

Presenter: Jim Bostaph + Jim Brewer, Black Goose Chimney
Sponsored by: Black Goose Chimney
Location: Newport News, VA
Contact: Jim Bostpah
Phone: 757-254-2298-cell


09/17/10

Advanced Extreme Installation and Troubleshooting 6 CEUs

Presenter: Wayne Dooley, Travis Industries
Sponsored by: Travis Industries
Location: Mukilteo, WA
Contact: Wayne Dooley w.dooley@travis-inc.com
Phone: 425-609-2500
This course is exclusive to Travis Industries members/dealers.
Instructions for attendees: You must have attended a previous Basic Gas Class to attend an Advanced Class!We start class at 7:30 AM and go to 5:00 PM.


09/18/10

SOPs: Documentation, Photos, & Customer Communication 6 CEUs

Presenter: Jim Bostaph, Black Goose Chimney
Sponsored by: Black Goose Chimney
Location: Newport News, VA
Contact: Jim Bostpah
Phone: 757-254-2298-cell


09/18/10

SOPs for Documentation and Photography (short) 4 CEUs

Presenter: Jim Bostaph, Black Goose Chimney
Sponsored by: Black Goose Chimney
Location: Richmond, VA
Contact: Jim Bostpah
Phone: 757-254-2298-cell


09/21/10

Selling Pellet Hearth Appliances 1.5 CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


09/21/10

Workplace First Aid 1.5 CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


09/21/10

SimTech Gas and Controls II 6 CEUs

Presenter: Joe Giannandrea, FPI
Sponsored by: Regency
Location: Sacramento, CA
Contact: Joe Giannandrea joeg@regency-fire.com
Phone: 604-946-5155
Instructions for attendees: Most suited to qualified installers and service personnel. Come prepared to participate and work with others in teams. Be prepared to learn and educate.


09/22/10

Using Hearth 101 For Sales and Customer Service 3.0 CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


09/22/10

SimTech Wood & Pellet 6 CEUs

Presenter: Joe Giannandrea, FPI
Sponsored by: Regency
Location: Sacramento, CA
Contact: Joe Giannandrea joeg@regency-fire.com
Phone: 604-946-5155
Instructions for attendees: Arrive early for prompt 8.30 am start and dress for hands-on training.


09/22/10

Fire Power Sales Tech Training 12 CEUs

Presenter: Larry Wolf, Regency Fireplace Products US
Sponsored by: Regency
Location: DeKalb, IL
Contact: Joe Giannandrea joeg@regency-fire.com
Phone: 604-946-5155
This course is exclusive to Regency members/dealers.
Instructions for attendees: Sign-up online or with your local sales rep, and arrive early for a prompt 8.30am start.


09/23/10

Customer Service It Is Everyone's Job -September Special 1.5 CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


09/23/10

SimTech Gas and Controls II 6 CEUs

Presenter: Joe Giannandrea, FPI
Sponsored by: Regency
Location: Sacramento, CA
Contact: Joe Giannandrea joeg@regency-fire.com
Phone: 604-946-5155
Instructions for attendees: Most suited to qualified installers and service personnel. Come prepared to participate and work with others in teams. Be prepared to learn and educate.


09/29/10

Using Hearth 101 For Sales and Customer Service 3.0 CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


09/30/10

Introduction To Mechanical Venting CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


09/30/10

Intro To Mechanical Venting *Sep Special 1.0 CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


10/05/10

Fire Power Sales Tech Training 12 CEUs

Presenter: Larry Wolf, Regency Fireplace Products US
Sponsored by: Regency
Location: Sacramento, CA
Contact: Joe Giannandrea joeg@regency-fire.com
Phone: 604-946-5155
This course is exclusive to Regency members/dealers.
Instructions for attendees: Sign-up online or with your local sales rep, and arrive early for a prompt 8.30am start.


08/05/20

Tools For OSHA Compliance 1.5 CEUs

Presenter: Rick Vlahos, HPB Education Foundation
Sponsored by: HPBEF Online Training
Location: Online
Contact: Rick Vlahos vlahos@hpba.org
Phone: (815) 344-3890
Instructions for attendees: Class size is limited. Please register at http://nficertified.org/hpbef/courseSchedule.cfm.


Attention NFI Certified Specialists -
If you would like to receive CEUs for attending your manufacturer's training programs,
please call HEARTH/NFI at 703-524-8030.