Training Classes & Conventions
Fiberglass and Spray Foam Insulation Training
Our comprehensive insulation training classes cover broad and detailed topics on all things insulation, including proper application techniques and safety procedures, from spray foam to fiberglass and everything in between. Whether you’re an owner or manager, sales representative, contractor, or installer, these fiberglass and spray foam insulation classes cover vital information you can immediately put to use. We’ll show you how to produce a quality foam product, complete flawless installations, and ultimately increase your bottom line.
We’ll Guide You Every Step of the Way
- Understand building science and codes
- Learn about product advancements
- Discover new market trends and opportunities
- Sales techniques and training
- Test to become a manufacturer-approved SPF applicator
Due to class size restrictions, all classes require a $150 deposit. This is the total cost for the class and can be credited towards your IDI account upon class completion.
Interested in becoming BPI certified? Contact your local IDI rep for more information on this special training opportunity offered throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
See what IDI offers in person! Discover some of the wholesale brands we feature, discuss application tips and trends, building science, how to run a profitable business and more, when you attend an event with IDI Distributors.
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3 Day Training
Salt Lake City, UT
March 21-23
3 Day Training
Minneapolis, MN
April 25-27
3 Day Training
Pennsylvania
May 9-11
3 Day Training
Las Vegas, NV
May 23-25
3 Day Training
Fargo, ND
June 6-8
3 Day Training
St. Louis, MO
July 11-13
3 Day Training
Boise, ID
August 22-24
3 Day Training
Milwaukee, WI
September 12-14
3 Day Training
Dallas, TX
October 3-5
3 Day Training
Norwalk, CT
October 10-12
3 Day Training
Jacksonville, FL
November 7-9
3 Day Training
Michigan
November 28-30
3 Day Training
Minneapolis, MN
December 12-14
One Day Installer Training
Austin, TX
March 14
One Day Installer Training
Tulsa, OK
March 16
Crawlspace Training
Knoxville, TN
March 28
1 Day IDL Blower Door Certification
New Orleans, LA
May 3
Crawlspace Training
Atlanta, GA
May 16
1 Day IDL Blower Door Certification
St. Louis, MO
May 17
One Day Installer Training
Bethlehem, PA
June 13
One Day Installer Training
Baltimore, MD
June 15
3 Day Spanish Language Training
Dallas, TX
June 20-22
One Day Installer Training
Denver, CO
June 27
3 Day Spanish Language Training
Chicago, IL
July 25-27
One Day Installer Training
Portland, OR
August 1
One Day Installer Training
Spokane, WA
August 3
3 Day Spanish Language Training
San Francisco, CA
August 8-10
Crawlspace Training
Richmond, VA
August 29
3 Day Spanish Language Training
Houston TX
October 24-26
3 Day Spanish Language Training
Jacksonville , FL
November 7-9
Crawlspace Training
Madison, WI
November 14
One Day Installer Training
Phoenix, AZ
November 14
2023 Events To Be Announced Soon
TBD
Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Convention & Expo
Daytona Beach, FL
February 12-15
National Home Performance (NHP) Conference
Seattle, WA
April 17-20
Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA)
Dallas, TX
September 27-30
Online Training
We offer a number of online training classes available to insulators around the country. Whether you’re just getting started, or are seasoned in the insulation industry, our online trainings are informative and comprehensive.
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Meet the Instructors
Ken Allison
With a passion for building science, teaching, and training, Ken Allison has been installing, developing, and selling building products since 1990. Ken is a Preferred Provider and trainer through the International Code Council, and has his Building Analyst certification through BPI. As a trainer and business development manager for IDI, he travels the country helping contractors to decrease their liability and increase their profitability in high performance structures.
Ken helps teach our Three-Day National Insulation + Spray Foam Trainings as well as our Crawlspace Trainings
Dane Malmberg
Dane Malmberg has spent over a decade training contractors and suppliers on high performance vapor barriers and low-pressure polyurethane spray foam. Dane’s primary focus today is educating contractors nationwide on the best products and practices for encapsulating crawlspaces and understanding the science behind them.
Dane helps teach our Crawlspace Trainings.
TJ Miller
Having over 14 years in spray foam insulation, TJ Miller has gone from helper, to sprayer, to traveling foam tech, and now an instructor. His passion for sharing knowledge and willingness to dive in and provide hands on help has made him one of the top trainers in the industry.
TJ helps teach our Three-Day National Insulation + Spray Foam Trainings.
Chris Fuerst
With over 20 years of experience with blown-in insulation and the manufacturing of equipment used for it, Chris Fuerst has pretty much seen it all, and fixed it twice. Chris has a passion for sharing his experience and helps contractors increase productivity while maximizing their yields for the materials they use. From business development and management principles to grabbing a hose and helping with hands in an attic, he’s a proven resource and known throughout the industry.
Chris helps teach our Three-Day National Insulation + Spray Foam Trainings as well as our Crawlspace and Installer Trainings.
Joe Arrigo
Joe Arrigo has worked his way up from a piece rate batt insulation installer through estimating, sales, managing and eventually having equity in the insulation business. Since selling his business, Joe has spent the past 18 years helping other contractors identify operational efficiencies and industry best practices. With a passion for helping and mentoring others to grow successful businesses, Joe helps over 150 insulation contractor businesses every year and has spoken multiple times at the NAHB’s International Builders Show (IBS).
Joe helps teach our Three-Day National Insulation + Spray Foam Trainings as well as our Installer Trainings.