Introduction to chimney sweeping: This 16 hour course covers the basics of chimney cleaning. Everything from the history of chimney cleaning to the basics of tools, the cleaning process and how to write a basic inspection report.

Time: 16 hours
Course number : 101

NFPA 211 part 1: This 8 hour course covers the basics of national building code NFPA 211.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 102

NFPA 211 part 2: This 8 hour course covers in more detail national building code NFPA 211.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 202

NFPA 211 part 3: This 8 hours course covers in detail fine points of NFPA 211.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 302

IRC 2006 Residential Building code: This 8 hour course covers the basic overview of several sections of the IRC code book.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 103

IRC 2006 Fireplace section: This 8 hour course covers detail overview of the fireplace section of the IRC code book.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 104

Masonry construction: This 8 hour course covers basics of masonry construction.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 105

Fireplace masonry construction: This 8 hour course covers the basics of fireplace masonry construction and repair.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 205

Chimney liners: This 8 hour course covers the basics of video inspections and basic types of replacement of chimney liners.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 106

Basic fireplace repairs: This 8 hour course covers the basic chimney repairs. These repairs include chimney crowns, waterproofing, chimney flashing, chimney caps, chase covers, firebox point up and other odd repairs. 

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 107

Advanced fireplace repairs: This 8 hour course covers advanced techniques in fireplace repair. Topics include removal of metal formed fireplace inserts.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 108

Safe work techniques: This 8 hour course covers the dangers involved with the chimney cleaning profession. Topics covered include ladder safety, roof dangers, electric hazards, and health hazards associated with creosote. 

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 109

Advanced inspection reports: This 8 hour course covers in detail the proper way to document an inspection report to reduce liability associated with the chimney inspection process. Topics include discussion of homeowner insurance policy issues and how to properly communicate your findings to every individual.

Time: 8 hours
Course number 110

Industry certifications: This 8 hour course covers overview of three industry certifications and comments concerning which certifications might be right for you.

Time: 8 hours
Course Number: 111

Ethics: This 8 hour course discusses the ethics issues related to the chimney sweeping industry.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 112

Business introduction: This 8 hour course discusses the requirements required to start a chimney sweep business. License requirements, insurance, forming corporation and basic marketing.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 313

Marketing a chimney sweep business: Basic discussion of marketing a chimney sweep business. Topics involve business cards, company name, website, yellow pages, radio ads, television commercials, phone numbers, franchises, networking, referrals, bill boards, and telemarketing.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 314

Website development: This 8 hour course discusses the ways to properly develope your website without the expense of a website development company. Topic include search engine optimization and wholesale pay per click service.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 315

Advertising secrets: This 8 hour course discusses the ways to find out how to purchase advertising at the lowest cost. Topics include yellow pages, direct mail, television, radio, bill boards and especially internet.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 316
Prerequisite: 60 hours of coursework 

Employee management and hiring: This 8 hour course deals with the various ways to hire and maintain a good employee. Topics include screening, rewards and advanced return analysis regarding company profit.

Time: 8 hours
Course number: 317

Scheduling software: This 8 hour course provides the basics of an existing chimney scheduling software designed to manage multi-truck operation.

Time: 8 hours
Course Number: 318

Profit pricing: This 8 hour course discusses in detail the costs associate with the chimney related industry.

Time: 8 hours
Course Number: 319

Field experience: This 200 hour course trains new chimney sweeps with actual field experience. Students train with real homes cleaning and maintaining residential chimneys. Each week, students service and produce chimney inspection reports. Our chimney instructors review and grade each students performance.

Time: 200 hours
Course numbers: 401 - 425