IDG University NFPA Approved Training Portal
IDG University offers a flexible option to in-person training, with high-quality remote seminars hosting by NFPA Approved Trainers.
Live Virtual training sessions are developed by NFPA Subject Matter Experts (SME's).
Instructional Design Goup is a member of the NFPA Authorized Education Network as an Authorized Training Provider.
100% Organic
Our Courses are designed to produce competent engineering technicians who are proficient in current published codes and standards. Our content is 100% organic and created by industry Subject Matter Experts (SME's). No AI-generated content.
No Books to Buy
Our courses are designed to engage the participant to interact with codes and standards. We don't try to sell you books. The "text books" required for all of our courses are codes and standards that can be accessed online for FREE!
Practice Like You Play
When you know the codes, industry exams are easy. The codes and standards referenced in our course are the code books your are allowed to bring in test centers. Practice like you play people!
Instructional Design Group (IDG), LLC has founded IDG University to offer Virtual and Online Training. Our courses are designed per ANSI/ACET 2018, Standard for Continuing Education and Training.
Featured Course
The Fire Alarm Technician Training Series is an online and on-demand, seven-week course consisting of 23 contact-hours of instruction.
The course is designed for entry-level to intermediate fire alarm technicians and will present the topics one can expect on the NICET Fire Alarm System (FAS) Level I/II exam(s).
Browse Our Collection of Courses
Instructional Design Group offers online and virtual training covering material from NFPA and ICC codes and standards.
Courses can be used to review before industry certification exams. New courses added monthly in Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, Special Hazard Suppression Systems,
Building Codes, CCTV/Security and Civil engineering technician disciplines.
All courses include a 20-question quiz with answers directly from published codes and standards.
Meet our NFPA Approved In-Person and Virtual Trainers
Aaron Johnson, CFEI, CVFI
Aaron Johnson, has more than 20 years of experience in fire prevention, life safety, and building code compliance. He currently serves as Executive Director of the International Firestop Council, where he leads global initiatives in training, research, and code development, advancing fire and smoke containment standards across the built environment. He holds multiple certifications including, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, Fire Code Administrator/Fire Marshal, and NFPA Approved Instructor, and is a published author, Aaron has written extensively on fire protection and regularly speaks at national conferences.
Shahbaz Ali Khan- CFPS,CFI-I,CFI-II
Shahbaz currently holds NFPA certification. CFPS, CFI-1, CFI-2, and conducted more than 1,000 trainings of Fire Safety and other HSE trainings as a (Master's Trainer) at different government sectors, industrial units, and educational institutes, Factories, Plants, high-rise buildings, The Training Experience as a Master Trainer is as under: HSE Fire Fighting &Fire Safety Training (Basic/Advanced) Basic & Advanced Life Support (BLS) (ACLS) NFPA Codes and Standards Trainings Emergency Preparedness & Response H2S Safety Training Permit to work-related subjects like – Working at Height, Confined Space Entry & Rescue, Hazardous Materials Handling, Hot Work Operator.
Paul J. Inferrera, SET
Paul J. Inferrera has an extensive background consisting of combined experience in the fire protection and alarm industries. He was a member of the Ship’s Special Fire Fighting team while serving in the United States Navy, and continued in the fire alarm and suppression field as a Systems Designer. Paul creates fire alarm training programs to include two-, and four-year apprenticeship programs. Paul is a past Chair on the NICET Board of Governors; and qualifications include NICET Level IV, Fire Alarm Systems and Level II, Special Hazard Suppression Systems.
Meet our Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Virtual Trainers
Bilal Arshad, CSITM-FM
Bilal Arshad is a Mechanical Engineer, graduated from University of Engineering Technology, Taxila, Pakistan in 2000. Bilal has an extensive background consisting of combined experience in the fire protection and fire detection and alarm industries, and is NFPA CSITM certified. Developed training programs related to NFPA 20 and NFPA 25. Enhancing the skills of employees by conducting training sessions on NFPA 20 and 25 through class lectures as well as hand on.
Whitney J. Crahen, SET
Whitney J. Crahen is a fire protection consultant having a broad background in the fire alarm industry to include sales, design, installation and inspection. Served as a fire protection specialist for the City of San Antonio reviewing fire alarm plans. Also the boards of the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians, Texas Fire Protection Association and the Texas Burglar & Fire Alarm Association. NICET certified since 1994 and currently a Level IV in Fire Alarm Systems, and writes and conducts fire alarm seminars and training classes for AHJs and fire alarm technicians.
Brad Wilcox CT CET CFPS
Brad Wilcox is a Fire Protection Engineering Technologist and is a Director and CEO of BCA Technology USA. Brad is a 2014 graduate of Eastern Kentucky, and has over 30 years of experience in fire protection and safety engineering, fire alarm and special hazard systems, life safety systems, gas detection, and Internet of Things (IoT). Alternate on the NFPA 915 Committee and is on the Board of Governors for NICET. Qualifications include NICET Level IV in Fire Alarm Systems and Special Hazards Systems and a Certified Technologist, Also CFPS from the NFPA.