The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released the third edition of FenestrationMasters®, FGIA’s flagship education program. FenestrationMasters offers professional certification and education that covers the full breadth of the fenestration industry, including performance standards, products and materials, test methods and code requirements. With updated visuals and interactive elements, the third edition now includes new coverage of the NAFS Canadian Supplement, Canadian codes and energy, and insulating glass. Two a la carte courses are also available, which cover NAFS and the basics of insulating glass.
“Whether you are currently budgeting for future professional development plans or still have training dollars to allocate, FenestrationMasters is the best way to train your employees on technical information that aligns with the latest standards and codes, offering you the most current industry information,” said Kaydeen Laird, FGIA Education Manager. “Join the nearly 500 certified individuals who have received this credential now.”
There are two ways to achieve this professional certification. The Associate-level covers introductory content, while the Master-level focuses on advanced technical information.
FenestrationAssociate®
FGIA’s self-paced FenestrationAssociate course offers 19.5 hours of robust, industry-aligned training. No prerequisites are required for the Associate program. Members can purchase the program for $725, which gives access to a 12-month subscription with the option for a three-month extension. Non-members can get this access for a fee of $1,450.
FenestrationMaster®
The FenestrationMaster course includes 3.5 hours of technical content, in addition to the 19.5 hours of introductory information. Members can purchase the program for $850, which gives access to a 12-month subscription with the option for a three-month extension. Non-members can get access for a fee of $1,700.
FenestrationMasters provides affordable staff training for all levels. From sales and marketing to engineering and management, FGIA's training covers the full scope of the fenestration industry. Group discounts are available. The purchase of five subscriptions allows for one additional free subscription. Ten subscriptions purchased allows for two additional free subscriptions. The free subscriptions and/or certification exams must be of equal or lesser value and purchases must be made at one time. FGIA members also receive reduced course and certification exam pricing. However, membership is not required to enroll.
Two topics included in the FenestrationMasters 3.0 curriculum are also available for individual purchase.
- Specifying Windows, Doors and Skylights Using NAFS -
This à la carte module contains 1.25 hours of content and is designed to empower participants with a nuanced understanding of the requirements governing fully fabricated fenestration products. This module is available to FGIA members for a discounted cost of $50. Non-members can purchase it for $125. This module is a gateway to navigating the forefront of industry standards, ensuring expertise is finely tuned to the evolving demands of the fenestration landscape.
- Fundamentals of Insulating Glass -
This course contains 2.5 hours of content and includes both the “Glass Fundamentals” and the “Understanding Insulating Glass Systems” modules. This course replaces the existing FGIA Preventing IG Failures program, which has been sunset. Members can purchase this option for $100. Non-members can purchase it for $250. The Fundamentals of Insulating Glass subscription includes three months of unlimited access. A certificate of completion is provided when the program requirements are met.
For more information about FGIA and its activities, visit FGIAonline.org.
