What you will learn

• Understand how HVAC systems can prevent (and cause) IAQ problems
• Apply current industry guidelines
• Understand the fundamentals of building science
• Diagnose, resolve, and prevent common IAQ problems
• Comprehend the full spectrum of contaminants including mold, bacteria, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, radon, allergens, and more
• Understand and operate common IAQ instruments and equipment

How you will benefit

• Work toward receiving your Certified Indoor Environmentalist certification
• Demonstrate to clients and employers that you're certified and knowledgeable about indoor environmentalism
• Begin working toward a new career
• Improve the health of other individuals and people at large by working to reduce environmental contaminants

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or newer.
• Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online. You will receive a PDF workbook to help guide you through the videos.

Would you like to become a Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE)? This designation demonstrates that you understand how to create healthy homes and buildings by preventing, diagnosing, and resolving indoor environmental problems. This online course prepares you to pass the CIE examination through a series of video lectures on exam topics such as contaminants, health effects, building science, HVAC, equipment, assessments, mold remediation, and industry standards and guidelines. The course also covers practice questions in detail and provides a practice examination to ensure you succeed at becoming a Certified Indoor Environmentalist.

Your clients want to be confident that they are hiring a trustworthy and competent consultant. One of the best ways to demonstrate your competency is to obtain a third-party accredited certification, such as the Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE). The CIE certification is sponsored by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). The CIE Prep Course will prepare you to pass the CIE examination. The examination is offered at computerized testing centers throughout the US and beyond. Certain experience requirements and fees apply to students obtaining certification; however, no experience is required to participate in the CIE Prep course.

1. IAQ Contaminants And Health Effects
   1. IEQ
   2. Sick Building Syndrome
   3. Building Related Illness
   4. Dose Response
   5. Microns
   6. Taxonomy
   7. Ecology
   8. Mold
   9. Mold Spores
   10. Common Mold Types
   11. Health Effects of Mold
   12. Dampness and Health
   13. Bacteria
   14. Legionella
   15. Tuberculosis
   16. Viruses
   17. Allergens
   18. VOCs
   19. VOC Sources
   20. Common VOCs
   21. Reducing VOCs
   22. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
   23. Radon
   24. Particulate
   25. Carbon Monoxide
2. The Built Environment
   1. IAQ Problems
   2. Controlling IAQ Problems
   3. Air Pressure
   4. Pressurization
   5. Causes of Pressurization
   6. Stack Effect
   7. Psychrometrics
   8. Air Infiltration
   9. Vapor Diffusion
   10. Condensation
   11. Building Security
3. HVAC
   1. Intro to HVAC
   2. Control of Contaminants
   3. Problem Areas
   4. Air Distribution Systems
   5. VAV Problems
   6. Ductwork
   7. Humidity Control
   8. Ventilation
   9. Outdoor Air Intakes
   10. Ventilation Effectiveness
   11. Filtration
   12. Filter Efficiencies
   13. Filter Replacement
   14. Electronic Air Cleaners
   15. Gas Phase Filtration
   16. HVAC Maintenance
   17. HVAC Inspections
4. Equipment and Assessments
   1. Gathering Information
   2. Walk Through Inspections
   3. Instrumentation
   4. Indicator Measurements
   5. Assessing Ventilation
   6. CO2 and Ventilation
   7. Assessing Pressurization
   8. Assessing Surface Moisture
   9. Infrared Thermography
   10. Mold Sampling
   11. Air Sampling
   12. Viable Air Sampling
   13. Spore Trap Sampling
   14. Interpreting Air Samples
   15. Pump Calibration
   16. Surface Sampling
   17. Dust Sampling
   18. Other Mold Sampling
   19. Conditions During Sampling
   20. Assessing Particulate Matter
   21. Assessing VOCs
5. Guidelines, Regulations And Standards
   1. ASHRAE 62.1 Scope
   2. 62.1 Definitions
   3. 62.1 Acceptable IAQ
   4. 62.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure
   5. 62.1 IAQ Procedure
   6. 62.1 Outdoor Air Requirements
   7. 62.1 Equipment Requirements
   8. 62.1 Operations and Maintenance
   9. ASHRAE 55
   10. 55 Air Speed
   11. 55 Measurements
   12. Exposure Guidelines
   13. MSDSs
   14. ACAC Code of Conduct
6. Remediation
   1. Purpose of Mold Remediation
   2. Remediation Qualifications
   3. Communication
   4. Water Damage
   5. Structural Drying
   6. Engineering Controls
   7. Isolation
   8. Pressure Differential
   9. Air Changes
   10. Personal Protective Equipment
   11. Respirators
   12. Cleaning vs. Removal
   13. Hard Surfaces
   14. Porous Surfaces
   15. Disposal
   16. Controlling and Preventing Mold
   17. Antimicrobial Use
   18. Antimicrobial Nomenclature
   19. Antimicrobials Precautions

Ian Cull is the president of Indoor Sciences and has worked in the indoor air quality and building science fields since 1995. Previously, he served as vice president of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) from 2008-2011 and served as a director from 2006-2011. Cull has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), a Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), and a Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP). Cull frequently lectures on indoor air quality and building science and has developed numerous seminars and certification courses on the topics.