IAQA and AmIAQ Designated to Train and Certify Professionals
ROCKVILLE, Md. - Significant changes within the indoor air quality (IAQ) industry have brought a new level of training and certification for industry professionals. One of the most dramatic changes brought about by the union of the organizations is the change to the education and certification programs. The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) is now responsible for all training and education programs, and the American Indoor Air Quality Council (AmIAQ) is the recommended and endorsed certification body for IAQA members. The Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) recently accredited the AmIAQ Council with a certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) designation. IAQA conducts indoor environmental quality education courses that prepare candidates seeking AmIAQ certification. This accreditation of the certification program, and the separation of training from certification, is unique amongst all organizations that specifically deal with IAQ issues.
"The goal to have a clear separation between training and certification accomplished," said Joe Hughes, chairman of IAQA's Education Committee. "This new position for IAQA brings an unsurpassed level of professionalism and credibility that will further the certified members' abilities to accurately and effectively provide services to the public."