2022 Event Calendar
See below for all of our events – and check back as we add more!
Start With Your Certification
Certified Chimney Sweep®
CSIA National Training Academy (CNTA)
Hosted at the CSIA Tech Center in Plainfield, IN
Get certified through the only hands-on training of its kind. Classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction over six days from the nation’s best instructors.
CCS Review and Exam
In-Person review to prepare for the certification exam to earn or renew the credential.
- Jan 25 Norristown, PA
- Feb 22 Tech Center (4-Day Workshop)
- Mar 3 Atlanta, GA (HPBExpo)
- Mar 28 Las Vegas, NV (NCSG Convention)
- Apr 26 Manchester, NH
- May 18 Scranton, PA
- July 28th Ballston Lake, NY
- Aug 10 King of Prussia, PA (CCP Convention)
- Sept 9 Atlantic City, NJ
- Oct 7 Albany, NY
Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician® (C-DET)
2-Day C-DET Workshop
Learn how to diagnose, reroute, clean and rebuild a dryer vent system.
- Jan 20-21 CSIA Tech Center
- Aug 15-16 CSIA Tech Center
C-DET Review and Exams
In-Person review to prepare for the certification exam to earn or renew the credential.
- April 29, Manchester, NH
- May 22, Palm Beach, FL
- Sept 15, Atlantic City, NJ
- Nov 17, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Advance Your Education
4 Day Workshops
24 CEUs. 3 Great Classes. 1 Location. Check out each event to see course offerings. Attend 1, 2, or all 3 classes.
HPBExpo
North America’s premier indoor-outdoor showcase is turning up the heat on the education program to be even better in 2022. Join us for comprehensive chimney sweep education led by experts here at the CSIA in addition to the 30+ elective and technical sessions developed by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Education Foundation as well as the NFI.
Chimney Documentation to Reduce Liability and Increase Profits
Learn proper chimney inspection techniques and reporting skills to reduce your liability and increase your bottom line.
Chimney Science
A home functions as a system of integrated parts. Learn the science of making a home’s chimney and venting systems function successfully.
Factory-Built Changeout
Factory-built fireplaces have a life span, and across the country many are reaching the end of the road. In this class we will be discussing selling and pricing, removing the old unit and replacing it. As part of the class we will get hands-on practice removing and replacing a unit along with learning the carpentry skills required.
NFI Wood Training & Exam and CSIA Wood Hands-On Training
This 3-day class is a partnership between CSIA & NFI and covers both solid-fuel factory-built fireplaces and all types of wood stoves, including freestanding, inserts, and manufactured high-efficiency fireplaces. We’ll discuss installation and planning, solid-fuel appliance regulations and instructions, appliances, venting and ventilation, and troubleshooting.
CSIA Hands-On Gas Class
This 3-day course covers troubleshooting and the knowledge necessary to be successful servicing gas appliances.
NFI Gas Training & Exam
We will walk through topics like regulations and instructions, fuel characteristics and delivery, appliance requirements, venting, ventilation, and troubleshooting. Various venting methods and all major gas hearth appliances will be covered including fireplaces, gas log sets, inserts, and freestanding stoves.
Masonry School
This 5-day course will take the student from the basics of brick and mortar through advanced skills with extensive hands-on instruction from expert instructors.
- Feb 7-11 Richmond, IN (FULL)
- Jun 13-17 Richmond, IN
- Aug 22-26 Richmond, IN
CSIA Hands-On Relining Course
This seminar will teach attendees the why, when, and how of stainless steel relining.
Ropes Course
Learn how to safely set up fall protection systems before you leave the ground and how to safely access roofs of any pitch.
CSIA Business Symposium
This all-star group of speakers and business consultants has taken many businesses to new heights of operational efficiency and profitability, and may just have the next tip to take your business there too.
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