NIA's Education Center

NIA’s Education Center

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 more than 30 topics in development, it will be the go-to national resource for information and training tools specifically designed for anyone who is involved in the mechanical insulation industry.

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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

The primary representative from each company is able to sign up for this service by visiting https://nia.users.membersuite.com/shop/subscriptions/browse or by including the subscription fee when you submit your 2023 membership dues.

After signing up, your company will have access to the Premier Training Subscription service for a 12-month period (January–December 2023). 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

Resources Available to NIA Members Only

Select microlearning courses (ranging from a few minutes to 1 hour)
Access to new sponsored and partner webinars, as well as previously recorded webinars
Exclusive member programs (Safety Excellence Awards, Premier Industry Manufacturer Award, NIA’s Insurance Program, etc.)
NIA News, NIA’s members-only newsletter
Free gift subscriptions to Insulation Outlook magazine for your employees and clients
NIA’s annual Buyer’s Guide: Insulation Products and Providers (with your company listed)
Exclusive access to the NIA Diversity & Inclusion Tool Kit
New content! Recent additions include:
- Chilled Water and Refrigeration Insulation Systems
- Guide to Insulation Fastening
- Insulation Selection for Power Generation
- Passive Fire Protection in Industrial Applications
- Safety Update: Heat Illness Prevention
- What’s New in Version 5.1 of 3E Plus^®
- 3E Plus^® Basics

Resources Available with Premier Training subscription

These additional resources are available with an annual subscription fee, which gives all your employees access to exclusive content in addition to the free and members-only resources listed above.

- Mechanical Insulation Basics (formerly known as the E-Learning Modules)
- Mechanical Insulation Installation videos
- New content Available Now:
  - 5 Keys to Selling Success
  - 9 Most Critical IT Security Protections
  - 21^st Century Prospecting
  - Breathable and Non-Breathable Coverings
  - Critical Steps to Secure Your Company’s Data
  - Emittance
  - Fitting Factors- What Are They and Why/How Are They Used?
  - FMI's Economic Forecast - Northeast Region
  - FMI’s Economic Forecast - Southeast
  - FMI’s Economic Forecast - West Region
  - Harassment in the Workplace
  - Hitting the Jackpot with DOE's Carbon Emissions Reduction Programs
  - How to Identify Spam Emails
  - Human Resources for Small Contractors
  - Hydrophobic, Hydroscopic, and Water Resistant—What Are the Differences?
  - k-, R-, and U-Values

Upcoming On-Demand Microlearning Topics:

- - Insulation Product Categories
  - Outcomes from FMI’s Talent Development Study
  - Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Condensate Barriers- What Are the Differences?

Measure through Methodology
Mechanical Insulation Financial Calculator
Mechanical Insulation Shapes and Forms
Passive Fire Protection vs. Fire Protection
Password Security for Your Business
Product Density vs. Compressive Strength
Protective Covering–Categories
Protective Covering–Types
Scaffold Safety Tips for Your Business
Selling in a Virtual World
The Importance of a Written Safety Program
Understanding the Different Types of Contracts
Use Temperature
What Does the Future of Transportation Look Like?
What Small Companies Need to Know about Cyber Security
What You Need to Know Before an OSHA Compliance Inspection
Vapor Stops

Premier Training Subscription Package Pricing

The following rates are for 2024-2025. Access is available on an annual basis.

Active Member's Revenue (in millions)	Premier Training Subscription Package Pricing (renews annually) (Regular Rate/Check Discount)
0–1	$550/$525
1+–3	$550/$525
3+ –6	$820/$785
6+–10	$1,340/$1,315
10+ –15	$1,910/$1,835
15+ –20	$2,730/$2,625
20+ –30	$3,280/$3,150
30+ –50	$4,095/$3,935
50+	$5,460/$5,250
Associate Members (Manufacturers)Associate Supplier International Affiliate Consultant/Manufacturer Rep	$5,460/$5,250 $2,730/$2,625 $2,730/$2,625

NIA’s Education Center