NFSA Training Seminars
NFSA Training Seminars are a great way to get the training and continuing education credits you need.  We offer a choice of in-class, on-line or Hybrid (combination in-class and web based learning) instruction.  In-class seminars are great for those who need individual instruction and the need for real-time interaction with the instructor.  On-line seminars offer the availability to take courses via the web from the comfort of your own home or office while reducing loss to personal or billable hours.

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On-Site Training Programs:
One, Two and Half-Day Seminars These seminars are offered throughout the USA and Canada. There are presently over 14 seminars available covering sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and standpipe systems. The courses are designs for attendee’s that need basic level through advanced levels of training. For further information concerning NFSA On-Site training programs click on “One, Two and Half-Day Seminars” to learn when and where the various seminars are being held. 
On-Line Training Programs:
Live On-Line Business Seminars - Live web based seminars scheduled on various Thursdays.  The topics for the “Business Thursday” seminars have been specially selected to help the fire sprinkler contractor deal with current problem areas in the business environment.  Participants will be able to ask the instructors pertinent questions, and receive answers live during the seminar, just as if they were on-site
Live On-Line Technical Seminars - Live web based seminars scheduled on various Tuesdays. Learn about the latest developments within the industry, ask the instructors pertinent questions, and receive answers live during the seminar, just as if they were on-site. 

NFSA Academy - These web based seminars are designed for busy professionals who need to balance work, family and Continuing education. With over 100 modules ranging from basic to advanced levels, available day or night 24/7 for the 30 days of your choice. 

Self Improvement - These six week on-line seminars give you the opportunity to participate with eliminating the cost of traveling and hotel accommodations. Log on any time of the day or evening during the six weeks . Each week a new module will be added. Each module has a self-scoring test to help you gauge your understanding of the concepts learned. 
Technician Training Programs:
Advanced Technician Training Seminar - This three-day seminar has been developed for fire sprinkler layout and detail technicians that have two to three years of experience.  The purpose of the seminar is to assist individuals that are currently holding NICET Level 2 certifications (Fire Sprinkler Layout and Detail Subfield) in advancing their careers by reviewing material necessary for Level 3 and Level 4 certification. 

Inspection and Testing for the Sprinkler Industry - This three-day seminar has been developed for individuals that inspect and test water-based fire protection systems.  The purpose of the seminar is to assist individuals in advancing their careers by reviewing material necessary for Level II certification in the relatively new NICET Subfield of Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. 

Project Management - This course will benefit all levels of management involved in the various aspects of sprinkler contracting including; sales and marketing, estimating, project management, purchasing and human resources. The skills and techniques taught in the course are specially designed with the sprinkler contractor in mind and are essential to the success of the business. 
Two - Week Layout Technician Training Class  - This course is designed to take a person with basic knowledge of math, physical science and drafting skills and teach them to be productive basic sprinkler layout and detailing technicians.  All of the work elements necessary for NICET Level II Certification will be covered by the course.
Hybrid Training Programs: (Uses combination in-class and web based learning)
Certificate Program for Fire Sprinkler Technician - A unique training program for design technicians called the Certificate Program for Fire Sprinkler Technicians.  The program will run for approximately two years and will guide a design technician along a career development path, creating knowledgeable and efficient layout and detail professionals.