ABS Consulting Training Services delivers public and on-site courses as well as customized courses for an organization’s specific needs. Courses offer practical solutions in the areas of safety management, risk management and integrity management to clients operating in high-tech and regulated industries around the world, such as government, renewable energy, hospitality, insurance and petrochemical. Courses help professionals around the globe stay current on and comply with the legal, regulatory, technical and management aspects of today’s key issues, with certification programs offered in the areas of Environmental and Quality, and Process Safety.
Education & Training
U.S. Based Providers
Academy of Textiles and Flooring
http://www.academyoftextilesandflooring.com/
12430 East Whittier Blvd. , Whittier , CA 90602
Phone: 800/551-9378 or 562/698-1279 | Fax: 562/698-8679
ATF offers courses and publications in each of the areas certified by the Institute of Inspections, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), as well as other related courses and publications. ATF’s preparatory manuals for IICRC exams are suitable for training and reference in all types and sizes of facilities and businesses, as well as for seminars and in-house training.
IICRC certifications include: Senior Carpet Inspector, Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT), Introduction to Substrate Subflooring Inspector (ISSI), Repair and Reinstallation (RRT), Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (SRT), Upholstery/Fabric Cleaning Technician (UFT), Wood/Laminate Flooring Inspector (WLFI), Water Damage Restoration (WRT), and Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT), with related class offerings.
Advance Online Solutions, Inc.
Customer Service:
5858 Westheimer Road, Suite 405 , Houston , Texas 77057
Phone: 713/621-1100 | Fax: 713/621-7500 | Email: customerservice@advanceonline.com
AdvanceOnline provides Web-based environmental health and safety, human resources, construction, transportation and custom training courses to help companies comply with federal health and safety regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). AdvanceOnline partners with corporations, associations, government agencies and other training providers to build focused course offerings, which are deployed through its Online Institute or through other Internet-based learning management systems. AdvanceOnline offers solutions for individuals and businesses, as well as customized solutions.
DOT Transportation Safety Courses
AdvanceOnline offers DOT Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) courses, which cover the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), and its own HAZMAT transportation courses that discuss the regulations for transporting hazardous materials.
OSHA Courses
AdvanceOnline offers the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety course accepted by OSHA for issuing course completion cards, and many other titles covering OSHA Construction and OSHA General Industry regulations, including the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 8-Hour Refresher course.
Human Resources (HR) and Workplace Health and Safety Courses
AdvanceOnline provides Web-based HR training for managers and for employees, and workplace health and safety courses to increase awareness and make the workplace safer for everyone. Though the majority of these are OSHA compliance courses, there are some topics not specifically covered by OSHA regulations, such as Defensive Driving Practices and Ergonomics in the Office.
AEC Daily Corporation
Online Learning Center:
http://www.aecdaily.com/aecindex.html
266 Elmwood Avenue , Suite 511 , Buffalo , New York 14222
Phone: 877/566-1199 (USA and Canada only) | Fax: 877/261-2252
AEC Daily is a major provider of free online continuing education related to the architecture/engineering/construction industry. Courses are available online 24/7, and credits are automatically submitted to the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The courses are designed to help architects, engineers, interior designers, and other construction professionals maintain their accreditation. Courses can be searched by: chronological order, sustainable design, category, commercial sponsor or certification provider.
Categories include: CSI continuing education; general requirements; existing conditions; concrete; masonry; metals; wood, plastics and composites; thermal and moisture protection; openings; finishes; specialties; equipment; furnishings; special construction; conveying equipment; fire suppression; plumbing; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; electrical; exterior improvements and utilities.
Certification providers include: the American Institute of Architects, American Institute of Building Design, Building Owners and Managers Institute, Construction Specifications Institute, Interior Design Continuing Education Council (ASID, IDC, IDEC, IIDA), U.S. Green Building Council and many more.
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
Education and Events:
https://www.acgih.org/home.htm
1330 Kemper Meadow Drive , Cincinnati , OH 45240
Phone: 513/742-2020 | Fax: 513/742-3355
ACGIH is a member-based organization that advances occupational and environmental health and safety. The organization produces annual occupational exposure guidelines, a monthly journal with AIHA, and hundreds of other technical and scientific publications. ACGIH provides its members and other OEHS professionals with training and education.
Courses, Webinars and Symposia
ACGIH offers courses approved by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene for Certification Maintenance (CM) Points and by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for Continuance of Certification (COC) Points. Courses are offered at ACGIH’s Professional Learning Center in Cincinnati, Ohio and at various other locations and events, as well as online.
ACGIH courses include:
- Fundamentals in Industrial Ventilation
- Practical Applications of Useful Equations
Webinars include:
- Ethical EH&S: Effective Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Global Economy
- Explosive Dusts in Industrial Ventilation Systems
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Education:
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E. , Atlanta , GA 30329
Phone: 800/527-4723 (U.S. and Canada only) or 404/636-8400 | Fax: 404/321-5478
ASHRAE provides HVAC&R research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education. ASHRAE certifications include: Building Energy Assessment Professional, Building Energy Modeling Professional, Commissioning Process Management Professional, Healthcare Facility Design Professional, High-Performance Building Design Professional and Operations and Performance Management Professional. ASHRAE offers courses in various formats on a variety of HVAC&R subjects, with PDHs, AIA LUs, and CEUs available, through the ASHRAE Learning Institute. Many lead to certification.
ASHRAE 90.1 Training
ASHRAE offers full-day, half-day, and on-demand courses covering its Standard 90.1–Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
eLearning
Web-based ASHRAE eLearning courses are interactive and on-demand for both individual and corporate training, whether to update technical knowledge, meet PDH/CEU requirements for licensing and certification, or provide engineering staff training. Courses are available individually or through a 12-month subscription-based library. Courses include:
- ASHRAE Standard 62.1–Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
- Equipment Load Trends and Planning for the Future
- Strategies and Infrastructure for Liquid Cooling of Equipment and Facilities
- Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Equipment
Online Seminars ALI online seminars bring industry experts live to your desktop at fixed times with hot topic courses, such as:
- Understanding Standard 189.1 for High Performance Green Buildings
- Energy Management in New and Existing Buildings: A Sustainable Activity
- The Basics of Panel Heating and Cooling
- Understanding and Designing Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS)
Chapter/In-Company Training
ASHRAE offers Professional Development Programs for local chapters and on-site for companies.
Self-Directed Learning Courses
These courses offer access to earn CEUs and PDHs from the home or office, at the student’s own pace, in print form or occasionally in a CD-ROM format. Courses include:
- Fundamentals of Air System Design
- Fundamentals of Heating and Cooling Loads
- Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
- Fundamentals of Water System Design
Webcasts
ASHRAE offers yearly Webcasts at a specified time in April, with PDHs/LUs often available, on such subjects as:
- Ground Source Heat Pump Systems–Putting the Earth to Work for You
- Right from the Start–Commissioning for High Performing Buildings
- Clean, Lean, and Green: IAQ for Sustainable Buildings
- Integrated Building Design
American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) (formerly ASSE)
Formerly known as the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), ASSP is a global association for occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals that has supported efforts to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities for over 100 years. ASSP provides education, advocacy, standards development and a professional community. It offers training, case studies and publications addressing ergonomics, OSHA compliance, workplace safety and health, and more.
ASSP has a long-standing reputation of delivering top-quality OSH education and training that attendees can immediately put into practice to create safe work environments. Courses are available for those who want to learn more about an OSH topic, earn one of ASSP’s esteemed certificates, or prepare for an industry certification exam. ASSP is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and complies with the internationally recognized ANSI/IACET standard, so it is authorized to issue IACET continuing education units (CEUs).
ASSP offers conferences and courses around the country, online courses, and on-site training when arranged by a company or organization.
American Trainco, Inc.
http://www.americantrainco.com/
P.O. Box 3397 , Englewood , CO 80155
Phone: 877/978-7246 or 303/531-4560
American Trainco provides non-commercial continuing education and training in a variety of maintenance-related fields. Broad areas of focus include Electrical Training, HVAC Training, Mechanical and Industrial Training, and Facilities/Plant Management Training. Live public seminars and in-house courses are offered across the United States and Canada. “Real-world” training is offered at all levels, from basic maintenance training for the novice to facilities management training for those in charge.
The Facilities/Plant Management Training includes such courses as:
- How to Conduct Your Own Energy Audit
- Inventory Control for Maintenance
- Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
- Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and 5S
APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities
Professional Development:
1643 Prince Street , Alexandria , VA 22314
Phone: 703/684-1446 | Fax: 703/549-2772
APPA, the professional organization for those involved in the field of educational facilities management, offers two professional certifications: the Educational Facilities Professional Credential (EFP) and the Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) , along with supporting preparatory courses, exams, conferences, awards and other professional development opportunities. APPA’s training programs include:
- Supervisor’s Toolkit: Nuts and Bolts of Facilities Supervision: specifically designed to meet the needs of frontline facilities managers. APPA will bring this hands-on offering to an individual campus;
- Institute for Facilities Management (IFM): APPA’s premier educational program. Designed as a four-track course of study, the Institute is held twice yearly and includes core programming in General Administration; Maintenance and Operations; Energy and Utilities; and Planning, Design and Construction; and
- Leadership Academy: developed to increase awareness of industry issues and to bring out the leadership potential in all administrative professionals at an educational institution, including: facilities staff, buyers/purchasing agents, business/finance professionals and auxiliary services professionals. The program is designed in four tracks: Individual Effectiveness Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills, Managerial Effectiveness Skills and Organizational Effectiveness Skills.
Appraisal Institute
Appraisal Institute Education:
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/
550 W. Van Buren Street , Suite 1000 , Chicago , IL 60607
Phone: 888/756-4624 (7-JOINAI) | Fax: 312/335-4400
The Appraisal Institute, a global membership association of professional real estate appraisers, provides a wide range of resources and professional education programs. The Appraisal Institute confers the MAI, SRPA and SRA designations as marks of excellence in the field of real estate valuation and analysis. The MAI and SRPA designations indicate experience in commercial valuation, including industrial, retail and multifamily properties. The SRA designation indicates experience in residential valuation.
The Appraisal Institute’s professional education programs are all available on-site. Its extensive curriculum of courses, specialty seminars, and Webinars provides a well-rounded education in valuation methodology for both the novice and seasoned practitioner.
The Institute’s courses are designed to meet minimum requirements set by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB); additional state education requirements for licensure or certification as an Appraiser Trainee, Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser, Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser, or Certified General Real Property Appraiser; and the rigorous requirements for its own MAI, SRPA and SRA designations.
ASIS International
Education:
1625 Prince Street , Alexandria , VA 22314
Phone: 703/519-6200 | Fax: 703/519-6299
ASIS International, the global organization for security professionals, publishes resources and helps develop national and international security management standards and guidelines. ASIS offers three professional certifications: Certified Protection Professional (CPP) , designed for security managers; Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) , designed for investigators; and Physical Security Professional (PSP) , designed for those in the physical security field. ASIS provides a full range of educational programs, materials and services including national and international conferences, regional workshops, online degree programs, virtual forums and more.
Classroom Programs
ASIS offers more than 20 industry-specific programs annually. They range from one to four days and are held in the United States.
Contract Professional Development Programs Organizations can host ASIS programs at a location and date of their choice, including existing classroom or computer-based programs, or customized classroom training to meet specific requirements or interests. Existing classroom programs cover such topics as: APC; CCTV; CPP, PCI and PSP certification reviews; facility security design; ISO 28000 lead auditor course; and managing your physical security program. Computer-based programs cover such topics as: biometric technology; CCTV; CPP, PCI and PSP certification reviews; and digital video and networking.
Certification Review Courses
ASIS offers review courses for those planning to take the CPP, PCI or PSP certification exams.
eLearning
ASIS offers affordable, Web-based learning 24/7, including Webinars, online courses, and online certification reviews. The Webinars cover such topics as Web 2.0 and cloud computing, and the online courses cover such topics as biometric technology, CCTV, and digital video and networking training.
Wharton/ASIS Program for Security Executives
ASIS International, in collaboration with Wharton School, hosts this program annually for security executives from Fortune 1000 companies at the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia.
Education for Military and Law Enforcement Practitioners
ASIS offers education, certification and membership for active duty, transitional and reserve military and law enforcement security practitioners.
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Seminars:
http://www.aeecenter.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
4025 Pleasantdale Rd. , Suite 420 , Atlanta , GA 30340
Phone: 770/447-5083 | Fax: 770/446-3969
AEE is a global professional association that provides information and networking in the fields of energy engineering and management, renewable and alternative energy, power generation, energy services, sustainability and related areas. AEE offers numerous professional certifications, including: Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP) , Certified Carbon Reduction Manager (CRM) , Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) , Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP) , Certified Green Building Engineer (GBE) and many more.
Seminars
AEE offers both live and online training programs that provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDH) credit, which can be applied toward training requirements for P.E. license renewal in most states, as well as toward maintaining all AEE professional certifications. AEE is also approved as a training provider in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Systems (CES).
Options include: Live Seminars at hotels and convention facilities across the U.S.; Realtime Online Seminars delivered directly to the home or office; 24-7 Online University available online for 30 days after registration; Self-Study Professional Training Seminars in a home-study format with a printed course instruction book; and In-House Seminars presented live on-site.
Examples of seminars and courses include:
- Advanced Lighting Retrofit Options
- Boiler and Steam System Cost Control: 100 Ways to Save Boiler Fuel
- Commercial HVAC Fundamentals: System Basics and Energy Efficiency Opportunities
- Energy Management: Energy Auditing; Energy Management Planning
- LEED and Intelligent Buildings
- Small-Scale Cogeneration
- Smart Metering, Load Profiling and Demand Response
Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)
4809 E. Thistle Landing Dr. , Suite 100 , Phoenix , AZ 85044
Phone: 480/704-5900 | Fax: 480/704-5905
AESP is a member-based association dedicated to improving the delivery and implementation of energy efficiency, energy management and distributed renewable resources. AESP provides professional development programs through its national conferences, brown bag seminars, education, training and professional papers for all levels of experience to help industry professionals and end-users do their jobs more effectively.
Events include:
- Getting the Best Bang for the Buck: Which Public Policy Programs are Likely to Produce the Greatest GHG Reductions?
- Intro to the Principles of Demand-Side Management
- Pricing and Demand Response Award Winning Programs
Behavioral Science Technology (BST)
417 Bryant Circle , Ojai , California 93023
Phone: 800/548-5781 or 805/646-0166 | Fax: 805/646-0328
BST offers safety solutions to corporations worldwide. BST expertise is accessible at various events, from live Webinars and public seminars to industry conferences and on-site corporate presentations.
Public Seminars
These Leading with Safety seminars familiarize executives, managers and safety professionals around the world with the management and leadership practices essential to improving and sustaining safety performance and for achieving organizational objectives.
Webinars
BST senior executives regularly host complimentary online seminars addressing current issues in safety performance, packed with real-world examples and practical, immediately applicable information.
BLR–Business and Legal Resources
Employee and Supervisor Training Solutions
100 Winners Circle , Suite 300 , Brentwood , TN 37027
Phone: 800/727-5257
BLR is a compliance information company that helps organizations comply with federal and state legal rules and requirements related to employment (DOL), safety (OSHA) and environmental (EPA) compliance. Products are available in the areas of: HR-Employment, Compensation-Benefits, Safety, Environment and Training. Designed for all sized organizations and industries, BLR’s compliance solutions are delivered in numerous formats, many of them Web-based, including: Compliance Portals, State-focused Compliance Manuals, Web-based Employee Training Platform, On-demand Applications, Training Tools, and Events such as conferences and live audio and Webinar seminars.
BOMI International
Education:
One Park Place , Suite 475 , Annapolis , MD 21401
Phone: 800/235-BOMI (2664)
BOMI International is an independent institute that provides commercial real estate and facilities education, and awards industry-standard professional designations and certifications. BOMI designations include: Real Property Administrator (RPA), Facilities Management Administrator (FMA), Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) and Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT). BOMI certificates include: Property Administrator Certificate (PAC), Facilities Management Certificate (FMC), Building Systems Maintenance Certificate (SMC) and Property Management Financial Proficiency Certificate (PMFP). BOMI International’s educational offerings include courses that are applied towards a BOMI International designation or certificate program, approved college or university degree program, or professional development education hours. Courses are available in a variety of delivery methods, including instructor-led online courses, corporate on-site instruction, accelerated review (three- or four-day classes), semester-length classroom (through higher education partners), and self-study. In order to register for a course, you must first enroll into one of the two programs offered: designation or certificate.
Educational seminars include:
- Facilities Professional Leadership Series (in conjunction with Building Operating Management magazine)
- Comprehensive Building Security Planning
- Sheltering in Place
- Property Condition Assessments
- Lorman Seminars
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International
Training and Education:
http://www.boma.org/Pages/default.aspx
1101 15th St., N.W. , Suite 800 , Washington , DC 20005
Phone: 202/408-2662 | Fax: 202/326-6377
BOMA International provides the commercial real estate industry with information on office building development, leasing, building operating costs, energy consumption patterns, local and national building codes, legislation, occupancy statistics and technological developments. BOMA University offers a variety of courses and programs in a variety of media—from traditional seminars and courses to online seminars and audio seminars (by phone). Many of the courses are available at BOMA’s annual conferences.
BEEP (BOMA Energy Efficiency Program)
The BEEP operational excellence program teaches CRE professionals how to reduce energy consumption and costs with proven no- and low-cost strategies for optimizing equipment, people and practices. Developed in partnership with the federal ENERGY STAR program, the six-course series is delivered to the office via Web-assisted audio (phone) seminars.
Emerging Leaders in Real Estate course
Developed in partnership with the Harvard Graduate School of Design, this executive education program is for emerging leaders in all disciplines of CRE, including property or FM.
e-Seminars
e-Seminars are electronic seminars available 24/7 over the Internet, approved for RPA, FMA, SMA, CPM, ARM and SIOR renewal credits from BOMI. e-Seminars include:
- Comprehensive Building Security Planning
- Mold in Commercial Buildings
- Preparing Buildings for Sheltering in Place
- Property Conditions Assessments
Foundations of Real Estate Management course
This comprehensive, entry-level course covers the fundamentals of CRE administration, management, building systems, accounting and reporting, contract management and more.
Sustainable Operations Series (SOS)
Offering practical solutions for greening building operations, all SOS Webinars are approved for credit toward the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Professional Credentialing Maintenance.
Webinars
These Web-based educational programs are registered by site/Internet connection, so one registration fee allows unlimited listeners. Webinars include:
- What’s New? Understanding BOMA’s Revised Floor Measurement Standard for Office Buildings
- Asset Restructuring: A Property Manager’s Guide to Managing Assets in Receivership
Cardinus Risk Management
Cardinus delivers innovative risk management software solutions and training, supported by consultants, in the areas of Safety e-Learning, Environmental, DSE/Ergonomics Solutions, Occupational Road Risk, Property Risk and Safety Consultancy.
Carrier University
http://www.carrieruniversity.com/
6540 Old Collamer Rd. S. , E. Syracuse , NY 13057
Phone: 800/644-5544
Carrier Corporation has been providing technical training to the HVAC industry since 1929, and is an IACET-approved provider. Classroom training is available in a variety of locations, as well as training materials for self-study, including videos, PowerPoint presentations, interactive computer-based training, and online training. The classes are designed for HVAC installers and service technicians; designers, contractors and engineers; Facilities Managers, owners and developers; and all who want to understand the basics of heating and air conditioning.
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute
Education:
430 N. Michigan Avenue , Chicago , IL 60611
Phone: 800/621-7027 or 312/321-4460 (outside the U.S. and Canada)
The CCIM Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), has offered focused education and networking opportunities to commercial real estate practitioners since 1954. The Institute confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. The CCIM education program presents almost 300 CCIM courses across the country each year for commercial investment real estate professionals, from basic, core-knowledge courses for beginners to a variety of online offerings, and high-level challenge programs and fast-track options for senior-level practitioners.
CCIM elective credit online courses include:
- Sales Leaseback Analysis: User Perspective
- Commercial Investment Real Estate Taxation
- Commercial Investment Real Estate Disposition Strategies
- Understanding IRR & NPV
- Lease vs. Own Analysis using Excel-Based Tools
