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.

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.

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.

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.

Browse Our Collection of Courses


Instructional Design Group offers single-topic online training covering material from NFPA 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.

Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Systems

Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Systems is a term that frequently refers to Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES). The purpose of these systems is to ensure hand-held radio coverage in buildings for first responders. Firefighters are first responders, but the term also includes police and emergency medical personnel. ERCES were developed due to the lack of in-building communication during operations at the World Trade Center terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. The design and installation of BDA systems are required to be performed by qualified individuals. The operation of BDA systems, or lack of, can result in the loss of life. Code: IFC (2024) | NFPA 70 (2023) | NFPA 1225 (2022) | Duration: 5 Contact-Hours | Cost: $59.99 | Access: 30-Days

Instructional Design Group (IDG), LLC

Instructional Design Group (IDG), LLC

$59.99

Fire Alarm Basic Bundle

The Fire Alarm Basic Bundle (FABB) consists of five core fire alarm courses: Fire Alarm System Fundamentals; Fire Alarm System Documentation; Fire Alarm System Initiating Devices; Fire Alarm System Notification Appliances; and Protected Premises Alarm Systems.

Courses: 6

$199.95

Foam Suppression Systems

Foam suppression systems are utilized in applications involving hazardous materials, dangerous chemicals or flammable liquids, to prevent or suppress a fire. Foam suppression systems are either mobile, or fixed and are also found in marine applications. The characteristics of foam enable the agent to disrupt the chemical reaction of fire by removing heat and oxygen. The standards used today for foam suppression systems was developed by the National Fire Protection Association in 1921 to address fire hazards in manufacturing. The evolution of the use of foam to suppress fires considers the impact on the environment and the health of humans. Code: NFPA 11 (2024) | Duration: 4 Contact-Hours | Cost: $49.99 | Access: 30-Days

Instructional Design Group (IDG), LLC

Instructional Design Group (IDG), LLC

$49.99

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!