NIA’s Education Center is a new concept in training and education for the insulation industry to meet the growing need for easily accessible, on-demand training from a trusted industry source. With over 60 courses, and offers continuously updated content, it is the go-to national resource for information and training tools specifically designed for anyone who is involved in the mechanical insulation industry. View our course catalog.
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NIA’s Education Center is powered by Knauf Insulation, and we appreciate their support as an education partner.
Why Subscribe?
Benefits of NIA’s Premier Training Subscription
- Cost Savings: For one low annual fee, all your employees receive access.
- Variety: Training is available to increase skills for every professional on your team
- Convenience: Content is offered on demand, ranging from a few minutes to up to an hour
- Access to popular NIA training programs, such as NIA’s Mechanical Insulation Basics
How to Subscribe
You must be an NIA member to subscribe to NIA's Education Center. The primary representative from each company is able to sign up for this service by visiting https://nia.users.membersuite.com/shop/subscriptions/browse, signed in as the company profile, or by including the subscription fee when you submit your 2024 membership dues.
After signing up, your company will have access to the Premier Training Subscription service for a 12-month period (January–December 2024). These on-demand training opportunities will be available to anyone employed by your company (user registration required). Content will continuously be added throughout the year and will be specifically designed for anyone who is involved in the mechanical insulation industry.
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Free Industry Resources—Available to Everyone
- Insulation Materials Specification Chart
- Guide to Insulation Product Specifications
- Insulation Science Glossary
- Mechanical Insulation Design Guide
- Insulation calculators
Moving the Industry Forward
“By investing in a training package through NIA’s Education Center, you are ensuring your education dollars will help produce the knowledge and skills—through real-life, current, and practical business models—that your employees need, creating a tangible ROI and positive impact on your bottom line. With superior training directly related to our industry, we can begin to develop the future of our businesses and our workforce to keep our industry moving forward." –Dean Burows, President of DKB, Inc. and Chair of NIA’s Education and Training Committee.
Why Distribution International Subscribes
“NIA’s Education Center will allow DI to quickly deploy beginner, intermediate, and advanced training to all members of our team by having a one-stop shop with self-serve educational opportunities. From onboarding to introducing new training concepts to having a place for our team to go when learning needs are identified to helping team members with their career aspirations, this training tool will help us better serve our customers. For our industry, it is another important means of spreading the word about the benefits and potential applications of mechanical insulation.”–John Brooks, Senior Director of Sales, Distribution International