NALFA requires inspectors who are recognized (i.e. “approved”) by them to attend a bi-annual (every two years) update class. Inspector Training Services (ITS) will offer a virtual update class for those currently laminate-certified (either through ITS or another NALFA-approved certification agency).
This class will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. There are two options
Note: After completing the class, promptly submit your certificate of completion to NALFA and pay your NALFA dues to maintain recognition.
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.inspectortrainingservices.com/its-virtual-laminate-nalfa-update-class/
March 9-13, 2026
Vancouver (Surrey) BC, 2 Classes (3 Certifications) over 5 Days!
Please email in your request to be accepted to the course BEFORE registering and paying. If you pay and we’re full, you will be reimbursed less the processing fees we pay. Email info@bcfca.com or leanne@bcfca.com. Priority is given to those booking both courses AND those wishing to be come an inspector.
Class 1: Hardwood Flooring Inspector Course + Bonus Laminate Class
Dates: March 9 – 11, 2026
Includes: Hardwood (Solid & Engineered) – Intro to Wood Anatomy – Wood Milling/Saw Cuts – Wood Drying – Wood Grading Overview – Engineered Flooring Veneers – Finishes – Jobsite Conditions – Subfloor/Substrate Types & Concerns – Moisture Testing – Installation Methods – Understanding & Accessing Problems – Maintenance – Inspection Techniques – Lab Testing – Report Writing
• 14 IICRC CECs (Hard Surface Inspectors)
• 12 NWFA CCUs
Cost: $1495
BCFCA members special price $1195
Includes continental breakfast & lunch
Class 2: Basic Resilient (LVT/LVP) & Residential Sheet Vinyl Inspector Course
Dates: March 12 & 13, 2026
Includes: Various LVT/LVP & Residential Sheet Vinyl Products – Site Conditions – Installation Methods & Procedures – Adhesives – Breakdown & Exploration of Issues/Concerns related to Manufacturing, Installation, & Consumer/Site-Related Incidents – Procedures & Techniques to Evaluate Problems Accurately
• 14 IICRC CCUs
Cost: $995
BCFCA members special price: $795
Includes continental breakfast & lunch
Note: Additional associations may also offer CECs/CCUs for these programs.
Please check with your association to see if you can obtain credit for these courses!
NALFA requires inspectors who are recognized (i.e. “approved”) by them to attend a bi-annual (every two years) update class. Inspector Training Services (ITS) will offer a virtual update class for those currently laminate-certified (either through ITS or another NALFA-approved certification agency).
This class will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. There are two options
Note: After completing the class, promptly submit your certificate of completion to NALFA and pay your NALFA dues to maintain recognition.
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.inspectortrainingservices.com/its-virtual-laminate-nalfa-update-class/
NALFA requires inspectors who are recognized (i.e. “approved”) by them to attend a bi-annual (every two years) update class. Inspector Training Services (ITS) will offer a virtual update class for those currently laminate-certified (either through ITS or another NALFA-approved certification agency).
This class will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. There are two options
Note: After completing the class, promptly submit your certificate of completion to NALFA and pay your NALFA dues to maintain recognition.
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://www.inspectortrainingservices.com/its-virtual-laminate-nalfa-update-class/
Date: TBD – 1-2 weeks prior to the Calhoun Classes (1-4 PM EST)
Your inspection report is the ultimate “product” of your services! Join us to master the art of the report, protect your professional reputation, and ensure your evidence is always defensible and court ready.
This is an essential class for professional flooring inspectors designed to help you communicate your findings with clarity, integrity, and precision. In this course, you will learn how to craft concise, fact-based, and unbiased documentation that represents the floor rather than just the commissioning party.
It will take you through the seven critical sections of a professional report—from the Statement of Concern and Claim History to the final Conclusion supported by Testing and Applied Industry Standards.
You will also learn how to minimize your personal liability by eliminating opinions, managing hearsay, and avoiding conflicts of interest. Because you are “only as good as your last report”
Cost: $250*
*Note: Those already certified through ITS, IFCII, CFIU, IICRC, NWFA, or members of NICFI or NFCA qualify for a special rate of $175.
October 12-16, 2026
Calhoun,GA – 3 Classes (4 Certifications) over 5 Days!
Class Location: BoMont Flooring
639 Oothcalooga Street, Calhoun GA 30701
All 3 ITS Instructors (Will Stoner, Andrew Fronczek, & Drew Kern) will be at this Course!
Class 1: Hardwood Flooring Inspector Course + Bonus NALFA-Approved Laminate Class
Dates: Oct. 12-13, 2026
Includes: Hardwood (Solid & Engineered) – Intro to Wood Anatomy – Wood Milling/Saw Cuts – Wood Drying – Wood Grading Overview – Engineered Flooring Veneers – Finishes – Jobsite Conditions – Installation Methods – Understanding & Accessing Problems – Maintenance – Inspection Techniques – Lab Testing.
This class will offer ITS Hardwood and Laminate Certifications.
Cost: $995
Includes continental breakfast & lunch
This course also includes the ITS Course: “The Art of Successful Report Writing” (Virtual Class) which will be held prior to the Calhoun classes (A $250 value!)
Class 2: Subfloor/Substrate Inspection Class
Date: Oct. 14, 2026
Includes: Subfloor/substrate types & Concerns, and moisture testing (including proper use of meters and limitations) to take your inspection and consulting skills to the next level. This will be our inaugural class and includes new full certification!
Note: This new certification will be required for all those who wish to attain ITS Inspection Certification. Those who have already attained ITS Inspection Certification in specific flooring systems may be exempt from this, but are encouraged to attend. ITS is constantly updating, adding to, and enhancing our training classes.
Cost: $495
Includes continental breakfast & lunch
Class 3: Basic Resilient (LVT/LVP) & Residential Sheet Vinyl Inspector Course with introduction to Commercial Resilient Inspections
Dates: Oct. 15-16, 2026
Includes: Various LVT/LVP & Residential Sheet Vinyl Products – Site Conditions – Installation Methods & Procedures – Adhesives – Breakdown & Exploration of Issues/Concerns related to Manufacturing, Installation, & Consumer/Site-Related Incidents – Procedures & Techniques to Evaluate Problems Accurately.
This class will offer ITS LVT/LVP and Residential Certification
Cost: $995
Note: Additional associations may also offer CECs/CCUs for these programs.
Please check with your association to see if you can obtain credit for these courses!
Includes continental breakfast & lunch
This course also includes the ITS Course: “The Art of Successful Report Writing” (Virtual Class) which will be held prior to the Calhoun classes (A $250 value!)
There will likely be 1 or 2 locations we might visit. If you have an opinion or desire, let us know!
We are considering the following Cities:
We are also considering: Buffalo, NY – Cleveland/Columbus, OH – Phoenix, AZ – Denver, CO
California is also in consideration, if we can find a reasonable location for training and lodging for the attendees.
In highest demand is Resilient/LVT class, but there is also demand for hour hardwood/laminate class, and growing interest for another carpet/commercial carpet class which we have not done for a couple years.