Approved in Texas

EPA Method 9 Certification in Texas

Complete your Method 9 training and certification using Virtual Smoke School's immersive VR platform—without the travel, weather delays, or scheduling limitations of traditional smoke school.

Texas Certification Information

Texas First-Time Observer Requirement

Texas requires first-time visible emissions observers to complete a training run before taking their official certification test. Virtual Smoke School fully supports this requirement. When a trainee is designated as a first-time observer by their training administrator, the headset guides them through the required training run before allowing them to proceed to the certification test. This built-in workflow helps organizations comply with Texas requirements while providing a simple, seamless testing experience.

A Smarter Way to Get Method 9 Certified

Virtual Smoke School removes many of the challenges associated with traditional in-person smoke school.

Certify on Your Schedule

Train and test when it works for you, including second and third shifts.

No Travel Required

Eliminate travel, hotels, meals, mileage, and time away from the job.

Controlled Testing

Complete your certification privately in a consistent virtual environment without weather delays.

Instant Results

Receive your results immediately and your certification by email after passing.

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Your Path to Certification

Getting certified with Virtual Smoke School is simple. Follow these four steps to earn your EPA Method 9 Certification.

Step 1: Register

Step 2: Review the Lecture

Complete our free online lecture at your own pace from any device.

Step 3: Take the Test

Use the VR headset to complete your certification test in a private, controlled environment.

Step 4: Get Certified

Receive your official EPA Method 9 certification instantly by email.