Certified Indoor Environmentalist

Certificate Program

Would you like to become an indoor air quality (IAQ) or green building consultant? Would you like to better understand how to create a healthy home or building by preventing, diagnosing, and resolving indoor environmental problems? If so, the Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) Online Certification Program is just for you.

Getting certified is completely optional. Exams are arranged through ACAC at computerized testing centers throughout the US. Certain experience requirements and fees apply to students getting certified (there are no experience requirements for the course).

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Start an indoor air quality consulting practice.
• Prevent, diagnose and resolve indoor environmental problems in homes, offices, and schools.
• Use IAQ instruments and equipment to measure contaminants such as mold, bacteria, VOCs, carbon monoxide, radon, particulates, triggers to asthma & allergies, and more.
• Apply current industry guidelines to standardize assessments and reporting.
• Understand how building design, HVAC, and material selection all influence the indoor environment.

Who Should Attend

The intended audience for this program is individuals who would like to become indoor air quality or green building consultants. The course is designed for students without any experience. However, students with backgrounds in HVAC, home inspection, construction, and healthcare may more easily comprehend certain sections of the course.

Program Highlights