International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) unveils its comprehensive floor covering installation training and certification courses scheduled now through October. These courses are designed to meet the evolving needs of the flooring industry and provide hands-on training to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals.

The education program offers a wide range of flooring types, including an expanded array of options in the commercial sector, and is taught by highly skilled and trained CFI instructors. 

The schedule includes two and three-day courses for the installation professional and a one and five-week course for those looking to start their installation career or add a new flooring type to their repertoire. Upon completion of the certification courses, participants will receive their certifying credentials to showcase their new skills and knowledge. 

"We're proud to say that CFI is on a record pace for 2023 for the number of courses offered," said John McHale, Director of Operations at CFI. “Recognizing the shift in the market and the need for specialized skills, we have expanded our training and certification offerings in the commercial flooring installation arena. Our commitment to providing comprehensive education and resources to industry professionals remains steadfast. We are confident these additional courses will equip our students with the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in this ever-evolving field."

"Our team has done an outstanding job in putting together this comprehensive training schedule, which underscores our ongoing efforts in recruiting and training new floor covering installers, but also to elevate the skill and craftsmanship of those already in the industry," said WFCA COO Steve Abernathy. "It truly takes a collaborative effort between retailers, sponsors, and trainers to execute a program of this magnitude.”

We would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of our upcoming training and certification courses, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to the installation community and playing a crucial role in elevating industry standards:

• FIRMFIT
• Harris Flooring
• I4F Drop-Lock
• IUPAT
• Mapei
• Marshalltown
• Mohawk
• Pliusa
• QEP/Roberts
• Schonox
• Shaw
• Sponge Cushion
• Taylor
• TISE/Surfaces
• Traxx
• Welch/Tools 4 Floors

Space is limited, so interested individuals and companies are encouraged to sign up soon. You can visit our website to see the scheduled events and to register, or call (816) 231-4646. In addition, scholarships are available for approved training through the Floor Covering Education Foundation.

The following classes scheduled through October are currently open for registration: 

Beginner Courses

• 5-Week Residential I Carpet Training - Wichita, Kansas

July 31-September 1

Approved for scholarships through the Floor Covering Education Foundation. Apply here.

• 1 Week Intro into Hardwood/Laminate/LVP – Wichita, KS

September 11-15

Certification Testing Courses

All two-day training and certification events are designed for installers with a minimum of two years of installation experience (with the exception of the advanced level testing of the R-II, C-II and Master-II levels).

May

• Hardwood/Laminate/LVP / - Converse, TX

May 11-12

• Carpet Certification Residential - Naperville, IL

May 17-18

• Hardwood/Laminate/LVP / - Naperville, IL

May 19-20

• Hardwood/Laminate/LVP / - Jacksonville, FL

May 2-26

• Resilient Residential I Certification – Phenix City, AL

May 25-26

June

• All Levels Carpet Certification – Huntington, IN

June 2-3

• Hardwood / Laminate / LVP Certification – Huntington, IN

June 2-3

• Hardwood / Laminate / LVP Certification – Wichita, KS

June 7-8

• Ceramic I Certification – Phenix City, AL

June 8-9

• Resilient Residential I Certification – Winnipeg, MB, Canada

June 28-29

• Carpet Residential I or Commercial I Certification – Wichita, KS

June 28-29

• All Levels Carpet Certification – Wichita, KS

June 28-29

• Carpet Residential I or Commercial I Certification (3 day) – Wichita, KS

June 28-30

• Advanced Commercial Carpet CIII – Dalton, GA

June 28-30

July

• Hardwood / Laminate / LVP Certification – Wichita, KS

July 13-14

• Carpet Residential I or Commercial I Certification – Wichita, KS

July 19-20

• All Levels Carpet Certification – Wichita, KS

July 19-20

• Carpet Residential I or Commercial I Certification (3 day) – Wichita, KS

July 19-21

October

• Hardwood / Laminate / LVP Certification – Phenix City, AL

October 5-6

• Carpet Residential I or Commercial I Certification – Wichita, KS

October 18-19

• All Levels Carpet Certification – Wichita, KS

October 18-19

• Carpet Residential I or Commercial I Certification (3 day) – Wichita, KS

October 18-20

• Master II Carpet Certification (3 day) – Huntington, IN

October 26-28

Additionally, CFI is seeking industry partners nationwide who are interested in hosting our training and certification courses at your facility. For more information, please contact John McHale at Jmchale@cfiinstallers.org.

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