Certified School Indoor Air Quality Awareness

If you’re committed to creating safer, healthier learning environments, the Certified School Indoor Air Quality Awareness (CSIAQA) course is essential. This awareness-level training equips educators, school staff, parents, and facility professionals to recognize environmental clues that may signal indoor air quality problems—before they impact student health or academic performance.

Across 7 core modules and 3 bonus topics, you’ll learn how to observe, document, and communicate issues like poor ventilation, moisture buildup, chemical exposures, pest activity, and post-renovation risks. Whether you’re in the classroom, custodial team, administration, or parent council, this course empowers you to become an informed advocate for healthy school environments.

Certification

As a Certified School Indoor Air Quality Awareness (CSIAQA) graduate, you’ll know how to identify visual and sensory red flags—like musty odors, stained ceiling tiles, condensation on windows, or improper chemical use—that could point to hidden hazards. You’ll also gain strategies to report concerns constructively and engage leadership or public health agencies in the right way.

Upon passing the course, you’ll receive a digital IAQCert ID card that can be saved to your Apple or Google Wallet—providing real-time proof of your certification. You can display your certification to reinforce your role in creating safer schools for all.

Learning Pathways

1. LearnEase

Explore 7 student-friendly modules covering foundational IAQ concepts—like ventilation, pollutants, moisture, cleaning practices, and pest management—along with practical reporting and advocacy tips. Each lesson is short, actionable, and rooted in real-life school scenarios.

Start Learning Now

2. CertFast

Already have experience in school environments? Skip straight to the final exam to prove your awareness and earn certification in less than 30 minutes.

Get Certified Fast

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how indoor air quality affects student health, learning, and attendance.
• Identify clues of poor airflow, stale air, and HVAC dysfunction in classrooms.
• Spot early signs of mold, moisture damage, and pest infestations.
• Recognize harmful cleaning products and chemical exposures in school environments.
• Learn how to document IAQ concerns clearly and engage school leadership responsibly.
• Advocate for practical improvements, from policy changes to maintenance solutions.
• Assess classrooms, staff rooms, and even outdoor surroundings with a trained eye.

Enrollment & Certification Policy

Your enrollment includes access to all course materials and the certification exam for one year from your enrollment date. Once certified, your CSIAQA credential remains valid for the same 1-year period and can be renewed annually to maintain your verified status.