AIA-Approved Education

FGIA, an AIA-approved continuing education provider and the leading trade association in the fenestration industry, has been offering continuing education since 2000. AIA members are required to earn 18 continuing education learning units each year. This includes 12 hours of coursework in Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) topics. Plus, several states have established their own continuing education requirements for licensed architects, many of which recognize AIA credits. FGIA offers multiple options to obtain these credits.

Contact AIAEducation@fgiaonline.org for more information on these courses.

FenestrationMasters

FGIA offers a nationwide program for professionals in the glass, window, door, skylight, curtain wall and storefront manufacturers, suppliers and test lab industries. The FenestrationMasters^® program provides training content based on consensus-based AAMA standards. To gain the FGIA FenestrationMasters professional certification, the curriculum and certification exam must be completed. The required coursework covers a wide range of subject matters including performance standards, product and material types and code requirements.

FenestrationMasters – A La Carte Content

Topics covered in the FenestrationMasters® 3.0* curriculum that are currently available for purchase as standalone items, include:

Fundamentals of Insulating Glass

Newly available as of September 2024, the Fundamentals of Insulating Glass bundle addresses Glass Fundamentals and Insulating Glass. This 2.5-hour training explores glass performance and selection, the structure and components of insulating glass units (IGUs) and much more.

Specifying Windows, Doors and Skylights Using NAFS

Newly available as of September 2024, this program covers the performance requirements outlined in NAFS-22 , including the significance and application of the Canadian Supplement to NAFS. The 1.25-hour training explores NAF’s history and evolution, the various performance classes, testing requirements, plus more.

*Targeted to be available by the end of 2024.

Fundamentals of Fenestration

Fundamentals of Fenestration is an introductory, online educational program providing basic terminology and standards for windows, doors and skylights for both residential and light commercial products, as well as commercial and architectural applications. The course is designed for use by several audiences, as well as qualifying for continuing education credits.

IG Fabricators Workshop

The IG Fabricator Workshop features a balanced mix of classroom education along with hands-on demonstrations to discover best practices for cleaning, cutting and handling glass, desiccants, sealants, gas fill, frost point and much more.

InstallationMasters

The InstallationMasters^® Training and Certification Program is an important and exciting tool being offered to installers of windows and doors all across the country. Complete this two-day program and become professionally certified.

Leadership Development Program

The Leadership Development program focuses on the soft skills a leader needs to achieve his or her full potential (communicating effectively with people, recognizing a company’s culture and effectively aligning with that culture, understanding accountability in the workplace, etc.). The Program offers one module monthly for twelve months, via online webinar/broadcast. Learn more here.

Webinars

This program provides a convenient vehicle for communicating important FGIA and industry messages to members and non-members. A webinar is generally offered every month, except for months featuring FGIA conferences, covering topics ranging from FGIA programs and services to marketing, website and social media guidance to industry issues including U.S. and Canadian codes and regulations, trade tariffs, product performance under hurricane conditions, market size analysis and sustainability. View upcoming or past webinars.