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FenestrationMasters^® courses can be purchased by group or by annual subscription through AAMA's Online Publication Store.

FenestrationMaster^® candidates are required to complete in-depth courses for Groups 1-6 and FenestrationAssociate^® candidates must complete overview courses for Groups 1-5.

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Group 1

• Window Selection
• Glass Selection
• Requirements of NAFS-17 Standard (and variances from earlier editions) 
• Specialty Tests (blast, impact, tornado, acoustics)
• Selection and Application Guide for Plastic Glazed Skylights and Sloped Glazing (PSSG-19)
  

Group 2

• Profile Performance and Material Considerations
• Coatings and Finishes

Group 3

• Hardware, Weatherstrip and Weatherseals
• Sealants and Adhesives Used during Factory Fabrication

Group 4

• Code Requirements
  • History of the I-Codes & Current Requirements
  • AAMA Certification and I-Code Compliance
  • Special Code Requirements: ADA, WOCD, fire safety, safety glazing
• Energy Efficiency and Thermal Performance
  • ICC energy code requirements and Energy Star requirements
  • Thermal Performance Certification versus Testing
• Skylights for Daylighting

Group 5

• Installation
  • Commercial Installation Standard Practice
  • Residential Installation
  • Flashing
• Field Testing and Forensic Evaluation
• Fenestration Anchorage

Group 6 (FenestrationMaster Only – does not apply to FenestrationAssociate)

• Aluminum Curtain Wall Design 
• Aluminum Storefronts and Entrances
• Energy and the Architectural Fenestration Industry