Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager

CIAQM Certification Prep

About the Program

The American Council of Accredited Certification (ACAC) - Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) course is comprehensive in its scope, covering concepts in IAQ management, preventative maintenance, microbiology, chemistry, building science, physics, engineering, construction, medicine and law.

This is a self-paced program. Self-paced programs create a unique learning experience that allows students to learn independently and at a pace that best suits them.

Certification

This course covers all of the content found on the Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) certification exam.

Prerequisites: Candidates must have 2 years of field experience in indoor air quality; or 1 year with a college degree in science, engineering, or related field.

The certification exam is not a requirement for graduation. Vendor certifications are at the student’s expense. Vouchers may be available depending on the student’s funding and financial aid.

Tuition: $2,147

Duration: 28 Hours

Students will have access to the program for 2 months.

Mentor supported and all necessary materials included.

Prerequisites: HS diploma/GED, basic computer skills and familiarity with the internet.

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Course Outline

CIAQM Module 1: Introduction

  • Goals

  • Problems and Solutions

  • IAQ and Productivity

  • Introductions

  • Course Overview

  • CIAQM Certification

  • Reference Documents

  • Indoor Air Quality

  • IAQ Problems

CIAQM Module 2: IAQ Contaminants and Health Effects

  • Purpose

  • At risk populations

  • Sick Building Syndrome

  • Building Related Illness

  • Particulate Matter

  • Specific Air Contaminants

  • Mold

  • Bacteria

  • Viruses

  • Allergens

  • Asthma

  • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

  • Pesticides

  • Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)

  • Radon

  • Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS)

  • Carbon monoxide

  • Ozone

  • Asbestos

  • Fiberglass

  • Lead

  • Sewer Gas

  • Occupational Exposure Guidelines

CIAQM Module 3: HVAC and IAQ

  • HVAC Impact on IAQ

  • Commercial HVAC

  • System Types

  • Constant Volume Systems

  • Variable Air Volume

  • All Water Systems

  • Packaged Units

  • Residential-type Systems

  • Temperature and RH

  • Filtration

  • Efficiency Scales

  • Electrostatic Precipitators

  • Gas Phase Air Cleaners

  • Cooling Coils

  • UV Lights

  • Condensate Drain Pans

  • Duct work

  • Cooling Tower

  • Outdoor Air Ventilation

  • Space Pressurization

  • Mechanical Room Cleanliness

  • IAQ and Energy

  • Energy Recovery Ventilation

  • Demand Controlled Ventilation

  • Ventilation Effectiveness

CIAQM Module 4: IAQ Management

  • Outline

  • Policy Statement

  • IAQ Management Plan

  • IAQ Notebook

  • Assignments and Training

  • IAQ Manager Responsibilities

  • Protocols

  • Complaint Response System

  • Collecting Complaints

  • Logging Complaints

  • Responding to Complaints

  • Case Study

  • Outside Consultants

  • Marketing

  • Budgeting

CIAQM Module 5: Assessing IAQ

  • IAQ Profile

  • Diagnosing IAQ Problems

  • IAQ Assessment Plan

  • Step 1: Gather Information

  • Document Review

  • Occupant Interviews

  • Formal Questionnaires

  • Step 2: Walk Through Inspection

  • Outside the Building

  • In the Occupied Space

  • HVAC System

  • Step 3: Indicator Measurements

  • Temperature and RH

  • Outdoor Air Ventilation

  • Moisture Measurements

  • Pressurization

  • Step 4: Diagnostic Measurements

  • Formulate Hypothesis

  • Test Hypothesis

  • Test Results

  • Hiring Outside Consultants

CIAQM Module 6: Resolving IAQ Problems

  • Controlling and IAQ Problem

  • Source Control

  • Ventilation

  • Filtration

  • Reducing VOCs

  • Reducing Radon

  • Controlling ETS

  • Mold Remediation

  • Standards and Guidelines

  • IICRC S520

  • NYC Department of Health

  • EPA

  • Safety and Health

  • Fixing the Moisture Problem

  • Contaminant Control

  • Contaminant Removal

  • Chemical Usage

  • Choosing a Contractor

  • Duct Cleaning

CIAQM Module 7: Preventing IAQ Problems

  • Outline

  • Preventative Maintenance

  • Healthy Alternatives

  • Healthier Cleaners

  • Healthier Vacuums

  • Healthier Pest Management

  • Healthier Paint

  • Managing On-site Chemicals

  • Chemical Inventory

  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

  • Stopping Contaminants at the Door

  • Guidelines for Remodeling

  • CIAQM Practice Examination