Training Events

Note: Due to the increasing demand for geothermal systems, workshops are filling quickly. It is recommended that you inquire about the space available in workshops at least 30 days in advance.

Accredited Drillers Workshop :

Offered Directly Through IGSHPA:

On-Campus (Stillwater, OK):

IGSHPA
Check back for dates

Off-Campus:

IGSHPA
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Offered Through an IGSHPA Accredited Trainer:

Register directly with the organization offering the training

Gwinnett Technical College
Trainer: Stan Osborne
Date: May 24-25, 2012 
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Registration and Contact Information: Marissa McAleer, 678-226-6739
www.GwinnettTech.edu/ce

 

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Accredited Installer Workshop:

Offered Directly Through IGSHPA:

On-Campus (Stillwater, OK):

IGSHPA
Date: May 23-25, 2012
Location: Stillwater, OK
Registration and Contact Information: Training, 800-626-4747
To register online click here or download a Registration form
For more information click here.

IGSHPA
Date: July 25-27, 2012
Location: Stillwater, OK
Registration and Contact Information: Training, 800-626-4747
To register online click here or download a Registration form
For more information click here.

Off-Campus:

IGSHPA - held in conjuction with IGSHPA's Annual Conference & Expo
Date: October 1-4, 2012
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Registration and Contact Information: Training, 800-626-4747
Registration form

 



Offered Through an IGSHPA Accredited Trainer:

Register directly with the organization offering the training

HeatSpring Learning Institute
Trainer: Dr. Charles Remund
Date: May 8-10, 2012
Location: Chicago, IL
Registration and Contact Information: Brian Hayden,  800-393-2044 x44
www.heatspring.com/igshpa-certification

Todd Giddings and Associates, Inc.
Trainer: Todd Giddings
Date: May 8-10, 2012
Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA
Registration and Contact Information:  Todd Giddings, 814-238-5927
www.toddgiddings.com

ComfortBlt Engineering
Trainer: David W. Donnelly, P.E.
Date: May 9-11, 2012
Location: Dallas,Texas
Registration and Contact Information: David Donnelly,502-468-0511

Ewbank Geo Testing, LLC & OSU/OKC Green Jobs Grant
Trainer: Garen N. Ewbank
Date: May 9-11, 2012
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Registration and Contact Information: Amber Kirkland 405-945-3355 or
Terry Clinefelter 405-945-3362
www.osuokc.edu/greentech/

Geo NetZero
Trainer: Lawrence A. Muhammad
Date: May 14-16, 2012
Location:  Detroit, Michigan
Registration & Contact Information:  Lawrence Muhammad, 313-304-6700
www.GeoNetZero.com

HeatSpring Learning Institute
Trainer: Ryan Carda
Date: May 15-17, 2012
Location: Kansas Ciy, MO
Registration and Contact Information: Brian Hayden,  800-393-2044 x44
www.heatspring.com/igshpa-certification

HeatSpring Learning Institute
Trainer: Dr. Charles Remund
Date: May 15-17, 2012
Location: Baltimore, MD
Registration and Contact Information: Brian Hayden,  800-393-2044 x44
www.heatspring.com/igshpa-certification

HeatSpring Learning Institute
Trainer: Peter Tavino
Date: May 15-17, 2012
Location: Randolf, MA
Registration and Contact Information: Brian Hayden,  800-393-2044 x44
www.heatspring.com/igshpa-certification

Kennebec Valley Community College
Trainer:  Michael Paradis
Date:  May 21-25, 2012
Location:  Fairfield, ME
Registration and Contact Information: energyservices@kvcc.me.edu,
800-528-5883 or 207-453-5818
www.kvcc.me.edu/energyservices

Geo-Tec Co.
Trainer: Donald Schuster
Date: May 22 - 24, 2012
Location: Sioux City, IA
Registration and Contact Information: Donald Schuster 563-582-9235
www.geo-tecco.com

Geo NetZero
Trainer: Lawrence A. Muhammad
Date: May 23-25, 2012
Location: Harrison, MI
Registration & Contact Information: Lindsay Armstrong, 989-386-6614
www.GeoNetZero.com

Geo NetZero
Trainer: Lawrence A. Muhammad
Date: July 9-11, 2012
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Registration & Contact Information: Lawrence Muhammad, 313-304-6700
www.GeoNetZero.com

Geo-Tec Co.
Trainer: Donald Schuster
Date: July 10 - 12, 2012
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Registration and Contact Information: Donald Schuster 563-582-9235
www.geo-tecco.com

Green Air Technologies/ Ulster County BOCES
Trainer:  Gene Mattiaccio
Date:  July 10-12, 2012
Location:  Port Ewen, New York
Registration and Contact Information:Virginia Carrig,   845-331-5050
www.ulsterboces.org

Geo NetZero
Trainer: Lawrence A. Muhammad
Date: August 6-8, 2012
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Registration & Contact Information: Lawrence Muhammad, 313-304-6700
www.GeoNetZero.com

 


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Certified GeoExchange Designer:

CGD Plus Courses

Offered Directly Through IGSHPA:

On-Campus (Stillwater, OK):

IGSHPA
Trainer: Dr. Jim Bose
Date: June 13-15, 2012
Location: Stillwater, OK
Registration and Contact Information: Training, 800-626-4747
To register online click here
For more information click here.

Off-Campus:

IGSHPA - held at AEE's West Coast Energy Management Congress
Date: May 21-23, 2012
Location: Seattle, WA
Registration and Contact Information: Training, 800-626-4747
To register online click here

IGSHPA - held in conjunction with IGSHPA's Annual Conference & Expo
Date: October 1-3, 2012 and Conference Oct. 4
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Registration and Contact Information: Training, 800-626-4747


Offered Through an IGSHPA Accredited Trainer:

These course are offered by independent IGSHPA Accredited CGD Trainers and include 20 hours of CGD instruction. Courses may include additional material developed by the instructor. Register directly through the organization offering training.

Geothermal Training Institute
Trainer: Ed Lohrenz
Date: April 2 – June 4, 2012 (10 week online)
Registration and contact information: Jeff Walton - 952-255-7080 (GeoTrainers)
www.geotrainers.com/8-Course-Certified_GeoExchange_Designer.htm

HeatSpring Learning Institute
Trainer: Dr. Charles Remund
Date: April 30 - June 22, 2012 (8 Weeks Online)
Location: Online
Registration and Contact Information: Brian Hayden,  800-393-2044 x44
www.heatspring.com/igshpa-certification


Q&A Review Sessions

These Q&A review sessions are offered directly through IGSHPA and are available to those who enroll in the Distance Learning option through IGSHPA.

On-Campus One Day Q&A Seminar (Stillwater, OK):

One day Q&A seminars must be enrolled in or cancelled at least 2 weeks before the seminar date.

IGSHPA
Date:June 1, 2012
Location: Stillwater, OK
Registration and Contact Information: Training, 800-626-4747
Registration form

IGSHPA
Date:September 6, 2012
Location: Stillwater, OK
Registration and Contact Information: Training, 800-626-4747
Registration form

Q&A Webinar:

Q&A Webinars must be enrolled in or cancelled at least 5 days before the Webinar date.

May 24, 2012, Thursday, 10:00 am to noon, central time

June 21, 2012, Thursday, 10:00 am to noon, central time

July 19, 2012, Thursday, 10:00 am to noon, central time

August 16, 2012, Thursday, 10:00 am to noon, central time

Sept. 20, 2012, Thursday, 10:00 am to noon, central time

To register for a webinar, please email our Training Department your name and date(s) choice. Log-in instructions will be emailed to you.

Off-Campus One Day Seminar:

Check back for dates

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Train-The-Trainer Course:

Please complete both the registration form and the application, and return them to the IGSHPA Training Department. Fax number 405-744-5283.

On-Campus (Stillwater, OK):

IGSHPA
Date: July 23-27, 2012
Location: Stillwater, OK
Registration and Contact Information: Training, 800-626-4747
Registration form and Application

 

For Currently Accredited Trainers Only

New Installer Workshop for Installer Trainers

Dr. Charles Remund the author of the new "Residential and Light Commercial Design and Installation Manual" will present new PowerPoint slides for the IGSHPA Installer's Course. This two day course will concentrate on the new PowerPoint slides and the method of presentation for the Installer Trainer. The following topics will be covered:

  • Introduction & Overview
  • Thermal Properties of Soil and Rock
  • Piping Materials, Properties & Flow Characteristics
  • Design of Closed-Loop Ground Heat Exchanger
  • Installing the Closed-Loop GHEX Piping System
  • System Flushing & Purging
  • Grouting Procedures for Ground Source Heat Pumps
  • GSHP Startup, Performance Checking and Troubleshooting

Date: June 11-12, 2012
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; please arrive by 7:45 am
Location: IGSHPA Training Facility
1201 S. Innovation Way Drive
Stillwater, OK 74074

Cost: $25 Limited seating
A new set of Installer PowerPoint slides will be provided to each participant.

Pre-Registration is required by calling
1-800-626-4747 or 405-744-5175


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