Where the IAQ Industry Connects and Learns

IAQA University

It’s never been easier to learn with a click of the mouse than with IAQA University online courses!

IAQA members can purchase a course for $45 or $75 for non-members.

Join Now to Receive Member Discounts

Assessments Courses

Gathering Information

ASMT 101

Goal: Gather thorough information during IAQ assessments by asking crucial questions and reviewing key documents.

Lesson 1: Assessment Overview

Objective – Describe the 5 steps of a methodical IAQ assessment:

Information Gathering
Walk Through Inspection
Indicator Measurements
Sampling
Conclusions & Recommendations

Lesson 2: Asking Questions

Objective – Know what questions to ask and how to ask them in order to gather thorough information for an IAQ assessment.

Lesson 3: Document Review

Objective – Cite the important documents that should be reviewed during an IAQ assessment.

Purchase ASMT 101

Walk Through Inspections

ASMT 102

Goal- Enable students to make important observations indoors, outdoors, and in the HVAC system when performing IAQ assessments.

Lesson 1: Outside

Objective – Identify key problems related to the building enclosure, grading, roof drainage, and surrounding land use.

Lesson 2: Inside

Objective – Describe the areas to be inspected, and identify the sights, sounds, and odors that may indicate an indoor air quality problem.

Lesson 3: HVAC

Objective – Inspect the areas of the HVAC system that have an important impact on the indoor air quality.

Purchase ASMT 102

Assessing Temperature and RH

ASMT 103

Goal: Understand how to confidently measure temperature and humidity, and interpret the results based on industry standards.

Lesson 1: Instrumentation

Objective – Differentiate between instruments that measure temperature and relative humidity, and determine which features are most important for the students needs.

Lesson 2: Guidance Documents

Objective – Apply ASHRAE Standard 55 and other guidance documents to establish if the temperature and humidity are within acceptable ranges.

Purchase ASMT 103

Assessing Ventilation and Pressurization

ASMT 104

Goal: Understand how to assess whether the ventilation and/or pressurization is contributing to any indoor air quality problems.

Lesson 1: Assessing Ventilation

Objective – Measure the ventilation of a building and compare the values to industry standards.

Lesson 2: Measuring Pressurization

Objective – Identify the tools needed to qualitatively and quantitatively measure building and space pressurization.

Purchase ASMT 104

Assessing Moisture

ASMT 105

Goal: Understand how to use equipment correctly to identify moisture sources and determine the extent of any moisture problems.

Lesson 1: Moisture Meters

Objective – Describe the different types of moisture meters and identify the surfaces which are best suited for each type.

Lesson 2: Thermal Infrared Cameras

Objective – Describe how thermal infrared cameras should (and shouldn’t) be used during a moisture assessment.

Lesson 3: Moisture Assessments

Objective – Find the source of moisture problems, characterize its quality, and determine the extent of damage.

Purchase ASMT 105

Introduction to Sampling and Report Writing

ASMT 106

Goal: Understand the role that sampling plays in the assessment process. Another goal is to clearly communicate the assessment process through a written report.

Lesson 1: Intro to Sampling

Objective – Develop a hypothesis for IAQ problems based on your assessment, and establish a plan to test it.

Lesson 2: Intro to Report Writing

Objective – Summarize the assessment in written form, including conclusions and recommendations.

Purchase ASMT 106