NCI's Duct System Optimization Course
Certification Course

Duct System Optimization

Air Distribution Diagnostics & System Renovation

 

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This 3-day certification course will help you:

  • Improve poorly performing duct systems and solve issues others can’t.
  • Diagnose and prioritize repairs with proven test methods.
  • Reduce costly callbacks and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Optimize and balance systems to deliver superior comfort and efficiency.
  • Get paid for the expert craftsmanship you deliver, not just the boxes you sell.
  • Earn two exclusive industry certifications and applicable CEUs.

What you get with NCI's Duct System Optimization course:

  • 16 hours of live training over a 2-day period. Optional 8 hours on day 3 - Residential Air Balancing
  • A printed workbook
  • A portable Field Reference Guide designed to help you perform field testing and diagnostics
  • An NCI Air Diagnostics Data Clipboard with handy tables and charts
  • Numerous downloadable materials including NCI's exclusive Test Procedures, Fan and Duct Sizing Tables, Filter Sizing Procedures, Grille and Register Selection, a Manufacturers Engineering Data Locator, and more – 23 downloads in all!
  • By completing this class, you qualify for NCI's Duct System Optimization Specialist certification exam
  • Qualify for 16 NCI Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for recertifying up to two existing NCI certifications (additional recertification fees apply).

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Duct System Optimization Program Overview

Introduction to Air Upgrades

  • Overview of Air Distribution System Upgrades
  • Test and Diagnose to Discover Upgrade Opportunities
  • Use Static Pressure Budgets and Measure Fan Capacity
  • How To Generate Customer Interest
  • Create a Floor Plan and Duct Schematic
  • Establish Airflow Requirements
  • Measure Airflows and Pinpoint Deficiencies

Optimize the Duct System

  • Fan, Coil, and Filter Selection
  • Hands-on Fan, Coil, and Filter Sizing
  • Duct Airflow Principles
  • Perform an Air Distribution Upgrade
  • Grilles, Registers, and Diffuser Selection
  • Step-by-step test-in/test-out procedures
  • Class Review and Exam Preparation

The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Duct System Optimization certification exam (optional)

Testing & Balancing Residential Systems

(Must have current Residential Air Balancing Certification or take the first 2 days of System Performance or Duct Optimization)
  • History and purposes of balancing
  • Measuring static pressure
  • Using a balancing hood
  • Performing an airflow traverse
  • Preparing for a balancing project
  • Setting fan airflow
  • Air test and balance procedures
  • Overcoming obstacles in the field
  • Final testing and documentation

The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Residential Air Balancing certification exam (optional)

 


Duct System Optimization Training Fees (Certification fees not included)


Duct System Optimization 2-Day Training Fees

Training only - Nonmember Price: $755
Training only - Member Price: $717

NCI Bucks NCI Members Earn $36 NCI Bucks!
Learning Excellence Program Subscribers Earn $108 NCI Bucks!

Residential Air Balancing 1-Day Class Training Fees

(Prerequisite: Duct System Optimization or Residential System Performance Certification)

Training only - Nonmember Price: $730
Training only - Member Price: $694

NCI Bucks NCI Members Earn $35 NCI Bucks!
Learning Excellence Program Subscribers Earn $104 NCI Bucks!

Call 800-633-7058 for Residential Air Balancing Registration Options


Duct System Optimization & Residential Air Balancing Training 3-Day Bundle

Training only - Nonmember Price: $1,170
Training only - Member Price: $1,112

NCI Bucks NCI Members Earn $56 NCI Bucks!
Learning Excellence Program Subscribers Earn $167 NCI Bucks!

Certification Fees:

Duct System Optimization Specialist certification exam: $95 per exam
Residential Air Balancer certification exam: $95 per exam

NCI certifications are valid for two years. Recertification is achieved with 8 hours of NCI continuing education.

Recertification:

Up to 16 NCI Recertification hours are also available with this class – Call Customer Care at 800-633-7058 to enroll in Recertification. CLICK HERE to view qualifying Recertifications for this class.

Recertification Fees: With paid Duct System Optimization class and certification exam above: Add $95 per 8-hour qualifying recertification – maximum two recertifications.

Recertification Training Fees: Recertification only- 8-hours of Duct System Optimization training (training included - no certification exam): $535 per Recertification

Continuing Education Credit

This class qualifies for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for NATE and BPI recertification, and for licensing CEUs in several states. CLICK HERE To learn more.

To learn more about NCI's Residential Air Balancing training and certification, please visit this page.


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Jan 28 thru Jan 29 Stevens Equipment - Phoenix AZ
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