Continuing Education
We value the importance of continuing education as a way to stay at the forefront of the industry. We provide a number of online and on-site presentations and classes to help architects and designers further their knowledge. All of the courses below are certified by AIA and several of them are also certified by IDCEC as well.
VTI 103 - Specifying HPDL Architectural Wood Doors
Type: On-site
In this course you will learn about specifying High Pressure Decorative Laminate (HPDL) architectural wood doors. This course will provide information in regards to:
- Developing an understanding of high pressure decorative laminate
- Providing design considerations and choices
- Increasing awareness of HPDL door construction
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VTI 202 - Wood Door Construction
Type: On-site
This course focuses on wood door construction. Listed below are a few points that will be covered:
- Review of the components of an architectural wood door
- Increase awareness of wood door construction materials
- Provide a better understanding of industry standards and environmental aspects
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare credit.
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VTI 303 - Veneers For Architectural Wood Doors
Type: On-site
This course explores the veneers of architectural wood doors. A few key points of this course include:
- Identifying wood veneer cuts, matching, and patterns
- Increased awareness of common wood door species
- Preparing specifications with complete veneer requirements
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare credit.
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VTI 507 - Sustainable Choices In Wood Door Construction
Type: On-site
This course discusses sustainable choices in wood door construction. The following topics will be covered:
- Review LEED standards and points available
- Increase awareness of wood door construction materials
- Develop awareness of materials and finishes pertaining to Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
- Learn sustainable ways to specify veneers
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare and Sustainable Design credit.
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VTI 606 - Architectural Stile and Rail Wood Door Options
Type: On-site
This course discusses architectural stile and rail wood door options. The following topics will be covered:
- Stile and rail wood door construction.
- Design considerations and choices for stile and rail wood doors.
- Positive and neutral pressure fire ratings and how they relate to stile and rail wood doors.
- Environmental options and associated LEED credits.
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare credit.
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VTI 717 - High Impact Flush Wood Doors
Type: On-site
This course is designed to increase your knowledge of high impact flush wood doors needed for specification and highlights the following learning objectives:
- Define high-impact flush wood doors and explore edge protection options.
- Discuss high-impact flush wood doors available in today’s market.
- Discuss the benefits of using high impact flush doors in health care, schools, and commercial applications.
- Review the durability & wear of high-impact options.
- Explore high-impact flush wood door capabilities & features.
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare credit.
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VTI 808 - Flush Wood Door Solutions for Healthcare
Type: On-site
This course is designed to increase your knowledge of the various flush wood door solutions available for healthcare environments. Learning objectives are as follows:
- Define door types available in today’s market
- Educate on the durability & wear of door options
- Explore rigid vinyl wood door capabilities & features
- Identify health & safety benefits of various door types
This course counts toward Health, Safety, and Welfare credit.
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