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Time & Cost Savings of Virtual Smoke School

A direct comparison of expenses and time required per student.

Biggest Savings

Virtual
Smoke School


  • Lecture Course Fee: Free with Visual Test
  • Lecture Course Time: 1.5 hours (online)
  • Visual Test Fee: $250
  • Visual Test Time: 0.75 hours (average)
  • Travel Time: 0 hours
  • Travel Costs (Mileage, Lodging, Food): $0
  • Grading Time: Instant
  • Total Labor: 2.25 hrs × $25/hr = $56.25
  • Total Certification Cost: $306.25*

In-Person Smoke School


  • Lecture Course Fee: $75–$150
  • Lecture Course Time: 6 hours
  • Visual Test Fee: $250–$350
  • Visual Test Time: 2 hours (average)
  • Travel Time: 1.5 hours (each way)
  • Travel Costs: $60 mileage + $100 lodging + $40 meals
  • Grading Time: 0.5 hours
  • Total Labor: 11.5 hrs × $25/hr = $287.50
  • Total Certification Cost: $812.50
*The headset is an additional one-time fee of $500 but can be used for unlimited people and tests.