The #1 Chimney Sweeping & Inspection School in the USA!

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Overview
This 6-day course provides the classroom learning and hands-on training to become a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® (CCS®). Becoming a certified sweep demonstrates expertise and professionalism, giving you a competitive edge in the market.

On the last day of the course, you will take the CCS® exam, though you can take your exam up to one year later.

CSIA CEUs awarded
4-T, 4-C&S, 4-H&S, 4-C&L, 4-H&S (16 CEUs total)

Register for 2026:

May 18-22 (Concord, NH)

August 17-22

July 13-18

September 14-19

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COURSE PRICING

Primary Registration:

$1,950.00

1st Additional Person:

$1,900.00

Every Other Additional Person:

$1,850.00

Exam:

$330.00

What you’ll need…

Chimney and Venting Essentials Manual: Purchase Here
International Residential Code (IRC): Purchase Here (PDF Recommended)
NFPA 211: Purchase Here (optional)
Laptop or tablet
Long pants and closed-toe shoes (shirts and helmets provided)

EXAM STRUCTURE:

Part One: Chimney and Venting Essentials (CVE) and NFPA 211 exam; 100 multiple choice questions; 1 hour

Part Two: International Residential Code (IRC) exam; 30 multiple choice, open book questions, 1 hour and 30 minutes

TRAVEL TO PLAINFIELD:

Airport: Book your flight to the Indianapolis International Airport.

Preferred Hotels: For a list of hotels discounted for CSIA, click here.

Shuttles: CSIA offers complimentary shuttle service between preferred hotels and the facility. Request shuttle service in your registration.

Return Flights: Schedule your return flight after 2PM Indianapolis Local Time on Saturday.

Meals: A complimentary light breakfast and an included lunch are served everyday.

We look forward to seeing you in class!

If you are a U.S. veteran with benefits, you will need to pay a deposit to secure your spot covering meals, the CVE manual, and exam fees. If eligible, the class itself is covered by the G.I. Bill, which you can apply by entering the promo code GIVeteran at registration. Meals must be added separately from class registration as they are not reimbursable by the VA, while books and the exam fee may qualify for reimbursement using VA form 22-0803. Find more information here.

All CSIA learner personal and training records will be restricted from public access. CSIA will never share learner contact details with any third party. CSIA uses a standardized and centralized record management system for filing and storing personal and training information. All CSIA learners can obtain a copy of their learner records by logging into their ProLogin portal. Learners may also request a copy of their record by contacting the CSIA office at office@csia.org.

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