Save Time. Reduce Travel. Keep Your Team Working.
Virtual Smoke School can reduce the time, travel, and labor costs associated with EPA Method 9 certification while giving employees the flexibility to certify around your operation.
What Could One Certification Cost?
Here's an illustrative example comparing the direct and labor costs of Virtual Smoke School with an in-person smoke school.
Virtual Smoke School
In-Person Smoke School
Based on the example costs and labor assumptions shown below. Actual savings will vary.
Example Cost Breakdown
The largest differences come from employee time, travel expenses, and the amount of time required to complete training and certification.
| Example Expense | Virtual | In-Person |
|---|---|---|
| Method 9 Lecture | FREE with Registration | $75–$150 |
| Lecture Time | 1.5 Hours Online | 6 Hours |
| Certification Fee | $250 | $250–$350 |
| Certification Time | 45 Minutes Average | 2 Hours Average |
| Travel Time | None | 3 Hours |
| Mileage | $0 | $60 |
| Lodging | $0 | $100 |
| Meals | $0 | $40 |
| Results / Grading | Instant | 30 Minutes* |
| Employee Time | 2.25 Hours | 11.5 Hours |
| Labor @ $25/Hour | $56.25 | $287.50 |
| Example Total | $306.25 | $812.50 |
Give Time Back to Your Operation
Employee time can be one of the largest hidden costs of certification. Virtual Smoke School reduces the time employees spend traveling, waiting, and away from their normal responsibilities.
No Training Travel
Eliminate the employee hours spent driving or flying to a smoke school.
Schedule Around Work
Train and certify when it works for the employee and your operation.
Certify Every Shift
Second- and third-shift employees don't need to rearrange their schedules around a daytime training event.
Instant Results
Results are available immediately, with certificate delivery after passing.
Multiply That Across Your Team
When multiple employees need Method 9 certification, reducing travel and employee time away from work can have an even greater operational impact.
About These Estimates
These figures are provided as an illustrative example only. Actual costs and savings will vary based on the smoke school provider, employee labor rates, travel distance, lodging requirements, meals, and other organizational expenses.
The example uses a $250 Virtual Smoke School registration, a $25/hour labor rate, 2.25 hours of employee time for Virtual Smoke School, and 11.5 hours for the example in-person scenario. In-person course, travel, and lodging costs are illustrative assumptions and are not intended to represent every in-person smoke school.
Bring Method 9 Certification to Your Team
Reduce travel and schedule certification around your employees and your operation.