Live Online Certification Training Expands to All 4 Days

You spoke, we listened.  ITC’s online Level I and II classes are now presented live for all four days, the entire duration of the course! 

When online certification training debuted over a year ago, it launched with the first day of class delivered as a self-directed, on-demand, course of study. Days 2-4 continued the training as a live class, presented in real time via Zoom with hands-on exercises and interactive demonstrations.  

The reason for this setup at the outset?  As a new format, there were concerns that perhaps thermographers wouldn’t want to be online for four days in a row.  However, after having successfully run over 60 of these courses during the past year, the answer is overwhelmingly clear…our customers simply love our live online training.  

Class surveys confirm this too and continue to indicate a strong desire for all four days to be delivered in real-time.  To be honest, that really isn’t surprising.  Nothing beats having a live instructor and ours are among the best in the industry.  So as of April 1st, we’ve been running all of our online training classes live, in their entirety. 

Real-time training is more dynamic and engaging.  Participants get answers to their questions immediately, and with better detail too, something that isn’t possible with an on-demand or pre-recorded training class.  Opportunities for networking are also plentiful in a live course as participants get to interact with their peers throughout the day, sharing best practices and their own personal experiences, something you miss with on-demand training.  It’s all of this and more which make our online classes the most engaging and captivating in the industry. 

Thinking about getting certified or is it your time to be re-certified and don’t want to travel?  An online course is the right solution for you!  ITC offers the following classes as an online option:

• Level I

• Level I Electrical

• sUAS Level I

• Optical Gas Imaging 

• Level II 

• Level II Electrical

• IR Roof Inspections 

For more information, and to register, please visit www.infraredtraining.com/schedule to view our complete calendar of upcoming training dates.  We hope to see you online soon!

Online Certification Training Has Arrived

ITC’s new Online Thermography Certification program places you front-and-center in a virtual classroom which means you no longer have to travel to get certified. That’s because online training eliminates secondary costs typically associated with traditional in-person courses including transportation, hotel, meals and more.  All of this while offering you the most flexible and convenient certification options to date.

Pre-COVID-19, all Infrared Training Center (ITC) thermography certification courses were held at hotels, conference centers, or customer facilities. During a typical week, the ITC team could be conducting a dozen or so of these classes globally.  Then, seemingly overnight, the coronavirus pandemic forced ITC to find an alternative way to deliver classes.  

Enter online certification training.

What makes ITC’s online training program unique? It features live, interactive instruction through Zoom teleconferencing.  This isn’t just voice-over-PowerPoint where you’re learning by yourself, isolated from your instructor and your peers.  Participants can interact with both ITC trainers and their fellow thermographers in real-time, just as you can in a typical face-to-face training class.  And while there is some self-directed content, most of the class is delivered live with engaging demonstrations, group discussions, and more. Overseas ITC still maintains a face-to-face component for labs and exams. These classroom sessions, of course, meet all local COVID-regulations and safety protocols.

The response has been overwhelmingly positive and has taken off with Level I and Level II thermography classes which continue to sell out.  As such ITC has been adding dates through March of 2021 and is now in the process of expanding their online portfolio of certification training into more specialized instructional areas this fall. Coming soon, look for online sUAS and OGI thermography training as well in this new format. 

“Our business has always been about live classroom training and we don’t see that going away anytime soon,” says John Keane, ITC Global Director.  “However, the pandemic has necessitated this transition to offer more of our training library online and I see both being an important part of what we do going forward.  Besides the obvious benefits of social distancing, removing the cost of travel which, for some customers, has historically been a barrier, this now allows them to get certified too.”  

Registering for online training is easy with numerous dates and locations available that will accommodate even the busiest of schedules.  And it’s not just for individuals.  For those with larger groups which need training, these online courses are available as an onsite option too.  Contact ITC for a quote to schedule a private class exclusively for your employees that’s tailored to your individual training and certification needs.

Contact ITC to learn more about online certification training.

North America
1-866-FLIR-911
info@infraredtraining.com

http://www.infraredtraining.com

Europe, Middle East, Africa
+49 (69) 95009011
info@irtraining.eu

http://www.irtraining.eu

FLIR ONE Online Training

FLIR ONE Basics
This course will introduce you to the operation of the FLIR ONE and FLIR ONE Pro infrared camera. This course is a self paced on-demand web course, you can start as soon as you enroll and you can stop and continue where you left off at any time. There is NO CHARGE for this course.

New Online Course - Introduction to FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The FAA has developed regulations to allow the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS or drone) in the National Airspace System (NAS) for purposes other than hobby and recreation. The rules are specified in 14 CFR part 107 and address UAS classification, certification, and operating rules.

This course is designed to introduce applicants wishing to operate a sUAS for commercial purposes to Part 107 knowledge. In addition, we include an infrared thermography primer for those wishing to use airborne thermography as an inspection tool.

Course Structure
This course can be taken on a computer, tablet, or a smartphone. For the best experience, we suggest a device with a larger screen for easier readability. It will take approximately 1.25 hours to complete this material.

At the conclusion of each lesson, there will be a knowledge check followed by a lesson summary.

At the conclusion of the course, you may then print a course completion certificate. Presenting this certificate when registering for an instructor led Level I sUAS Certification Course will entitle you to a discount equal to the purchase price of this online course.

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Live Webcast Schedule Continues Through September 2015

The Infrared Training Center is pleased to announce that a new round of live webcasts are now scheduled through September 2015.  These free webinars provide a valuable overview of thermal imaging and its many applications.  New topics for this quarter include using IR for HVAC applications and an introduction to the ResearchIR software program for thermography cameras. 

In addition, ITC now has 20 on-demand webinars available for viewing at any time including sessions in German and French with more to come throughout the rest of 2015.

Registration for all US-based live webcasts and on-demand webinars can be found at www.infraredtraining.com/webinars

Or head to http://www.irtraining.eu/en/webinars/webinars.html for more information on our Europe-based live webcasts and on-demand sessions.

New Live Webcasts: July – September 2015

Infrared Thermography Basics
Friday, July 24

Ask the Expert: IR & Electrical Safety
Friday, July 31

FLIR Tools Software Basics
Friday, August 7

FLIR Tools+ Advanced Software
Friday, August 7

HVAC and IR Inspection Basics
Friday, August 14

Ask the Expert: Capturing Great Thermal Images
Wednesday, September 2

Introduction to ResearchIR Software for Thermography Cameras
Thursday, September 10

IR Basics for Home Inspectors
Thursday, September 10

Introduction to IR for Mechanical Applications
Friday, September 25

New Online Course: FLIR Cx Operation Basics

This course will introduce you to the operation of the FLIR Cx infrared camera. This course is a self paced on-demand web course, you can start as soon as you enroll and you can stop and continue where you left off at any time. There is NO CHARGE for course.
We will discuss the controls of the camera as well as the user interface, and show you how to operate your camera and your report and analysis software.

Who should take this course: This course is intended for users of the FLIR Cx camera or anyone interested in purchasing one.

Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of thermography or infrared cameras is assumed.

Availability: This course is an on-demand self paced web based training course available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can begin as soon as you enroll.

Course Homepage

New Online Course - WEB-SW35 - Creating a Field Assignment using FLIR Tools

One of the requirements for obtaining an ITC certification after completing an ITC course is demonstrating your ability to operate, diagnose, and produce a report using your infrared camera and software.
This short course describes a step by step procedure for producing a basic field assignment using the standard FLIR Tools software suite. This course is FREE for all students.
Link to the Course Home Page

Online Introduction to Outdoor Electrical Surveys using IR Thermography Course Updated

This introductory course is designed to give you a straight forward explanation of how Infrared technology fits in the outdoor electrical inspection industry.

Objectives

• An overview of a outdoor electrical survey goal and process
• An outline of industry guidelines and standards
• A demonstration of images and analysis
• A summary of reporting capabilities
• A briefing on additional accessory tools

Course Home Page

New Online Course Released - Introduction to Thermography for Home Inspectors

Are you a home inspector interested in adding infrared thermography to your list of services? Do you already own an infrared camera and want to learn where and how it can be used for home inspections? Then this course is for you!
We start out with just enough "science" to get you into the groove, then its on to applications: why they work, how to do it, and case history examples. The course is divided into the following sections:

• Thermography Basics
• Moisture Investigations
• HVAC Investigations
• Insulation Investigations
• Air Leakage Investigations
• Electrical Investigations
• Structural Investigations
• Miscellaneous Investigations

Use this link to go to the course home page for more information.

T6xx Series Basics Online Training Course

Description This course covers basic operation for all FLIR T6xx Series cameras. This includes the T620 and T640 models. This course is FREE for all students.
We will discuss the controls of the camera as well as the user interface, and show you how to operate your camera.
Who should take this course: This course is intended for users of FLIR T6xx Series infrared cameras.
Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of thermography is required.
Availability: This course is an on-demand self paced web based training course available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can begin as soon as you enroll.
Click Here for the Course Home Page
This course teaches you how to use the features of the T6xx Series cameras, but doesn't teach you thermography; when to use the features, how to make measurements, and how to interpret the thermal patterns on the screen.
We highly recommend you take a thermography course after finishing this basics course. We offer the On-Demand Thermography Basics class here, or Level I Certification,  or Building Investigations Certification available at http://www.infraredtraining.com/ .