CSIA eLearning - Just $39 per session!
The industry's favorite seminars in a new online format allowing you to earn CEUs online. A new topic will be added regularly! CSIA & NFI CEUs: See topic description. |
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2006 International Residential Code
CSIA 2.00 C&S; NFI 1.00 T
This seminar will introduce the participants to the IRC. It discusses model codes and adopted codes, researching topics in the code, and applying them to a project.
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4 Ways to go Out of Business
CSIA 1.50 B; NFI 1.5 E
How are you going to get out of Business?
1. Retire and Sell or Sell and find new employment.
2. Retire and Close or Close and find new employment
3. Disability due to illness or injury/Death
4. Bankruptcy
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50 Online Resources
CSIA CEUs: 1.5 Business CEU, NFI CEUs: 1.5 Elective
Software programs and websites that are free for your Microsoft computer. One site will be given for folks with Macs. These will help you in your personal computing or for your business. Examples will be shown of most of these. Screen shots of what to do and what not to do with free programs.
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Because Accidents Happen: How to Avoid and Treat Workplace Injuries
CSIA CEUs: 1 H&S, .75 C&L NFI CEUS: 1.75 S, H, L
The objective of this course is to share accident experiences and to avoid and treat workplace injuries. If injury does happen the student will know the proper way to call for help, use his/her First Aid kit and follow instruction from the Fire/Rescue Dispatcher until trained medical personal can take over.
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Business Evaluation
CSIA CEUs: 1.5 B, NFI CEUs: 1.5
Daily we as business brokers are asked to value and price position businesses that maximizes value before taking the business to the market. Value is created in a business in a variety of areas including financial condition, operations, growth opportunities, management…and then when we go to the market and the deal structure and available financing all contribute to the ultimate value. This session will illustrate the areas that create value and how ultimately you can maximize the value in your business. This is not a theory session, but rather an opportunity to obtain clarity when it’s time to convert your asset into cash.
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Codes & Standards Update
CSIA 1.50 C&S; NFI 1.50 E
The existing NFPA 31, 54,and 211 standards will be presented. The difference between a Standard and a Code will be explained. Also the background on the revision process and the newest revisions and additions will be highlighted.
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Darwin Candidates and Code References
CSIA 1.25 C&S, .50 C&L; NFI 1.75 T
Using performance, code, durability, and risk of fire will make it possible for the consumer to identify with the details of the inspection report.
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Economy and Animal Spirits
CSIA 1.50 B; NFI 1.50 E
The course will start by introducing ideology and blowing up a few common myths about the economy. Then it will move into filtering the 'noise and distraction' and breaking from the herd. This program can change a business owners understanding of their customers and employees and help them change their business philosophy to better adapt to the economic environment
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Extreme Customer Service
CSIA: 1.25-CL, .25-B NFI: 1.50-E
Teach students how to interact with their customers to provide extreme customer service, The students will also be taught how to successfully market their business.
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Fundamental Service of Pellet Appliances
CSIA: 1.50-T NFI: 1.50-T
Provide the student with a generic exposure to pellet appliances and how to apply sweep services for these solid fuel combustion units that have similar characteristics of wood stoves, yet are uniquely different.
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Government Affairs - Communicating with Your Legislator
CSIA C&L 1.50; NFI 1.5 E
Personal, phone and letter writing techniques to use to communicate with your legislators.
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Hearth Protection-UL1618 Changes
CSIA 1.50 C&S; NFI1.50 T
This past January, the new UL1618 standard for Wall Protectors, Floor Protectors, and Hearth Extensions, took effect. The new standard addresses the needs of modern, efficient stoves that emit more heat and clarifies how the R-value of heart proctors is measured and specified. The course will cover the basics of thermal energy flow to give the participant a good foundation for designing site-built hearth protection, specifying manufactured heart protectors, and confidently discussing heart protection issues with a building inspector. |
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Lessons Learned from Fire Investigations
CSIA 2.00 C&L; NFI 2.00 SHL
If you have ever experienced a house fire or know of someone who has, then you realize how devastating they can be. You will be guided through how investigations on structural fires are conducted, and who may get involved in the case. Lean how it is determined who is at fault when a fire is caused by incorrect hearth appliance or chimney installation, and what the most common installation mistakes that cause house fires are.
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Leveraging Time and Increasing Profits with Technology
CSIA CEUs: 1.5 Business CEU, NFI CEUs: 1.5 Elective
Today's economic climate is forcing business owners to streamline their organizations to maximize profit and slash expenses. When you take this online session, you'll learn: At Least 5 Ideas to Cut $5,000 from Your Current Expense Stream This Year! At Least 5 Ways to Increase Your Total Billable Hours By At Least 5%!At Least 5 Investments in Technology That Will Leverage Your Productivity! Whether you're a single-truck or a multi-truck operation, this session will open your eyes to new ways to use technology to your advantage.
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Maximizing Word of Mouth Marketing
CSIA 1.25 C&L, .50 B; NFI 1.75 T
What word of mouth is; Who your effort is directed to; Where you aim; How to get clear about what you are aiming at; Hitting the target and leveraging it; Reaching the media to generate talk.
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Sweeping and Inspection of Masonry Heaters
CSIA 1.50 T; NFI 1.50 T
This course will cover the different types of masonry heaters and how to care for them. It details how to inspect, clean, maintain, and operate them.
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Transite Pipe-Asbestos
CSIA: .75-HS, .75-CL NFI: 1.50-SHL
Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of what exposure to Transite (Asbestos) Pipe looks like and how harmful it is.
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