Virtual Smoke School

An EPA-approved alternative to traditional in-person smoke school that allows trainees to complete Method 9 training and certification using virtual reality.

Get Started View EPA Approval

Your Path to Certification

Train → Practice → Certify

Complete the FREE Method 9 lecture, practice opacity readings in an immersive VR environment, and complete your certification test when you're ready.

STEP 1

Train

Complete the FREE online Method 9 lecture and review standard opacity values before beginning practice.

STEP 2

Practice

Practice reading opacity values in VR and receive immediate feedback so you can improve before certification.

STEP 3

Certify

Complete 25 white and 25 black opacity readings. Results are available immediately after completing the certification test.

Simple From Start to Finish

How Virtual Smoke School Works

Once registered, trainees can train and certify on their schedule without waiting for an in-person smoke school.

Each registration includes access to the FREE Online Method 9 Lecture, practice, certification testing, instant results, and certificate delivery after passing.

1. Register & Assign the Trainee Purchase a registration and assign it to the person who will complete certification.

2. Complete the FREE Online Method 9 Lecture The FREE online lecture is completed on a computer and covers the classroom portion of Method 9 training.

3. Put on the Headset & Log In Trainees log in using their email address and begin the VR portion of Virtual Smoke School.

4. Review Standard Values, Practice & Certify Begin by reviewing known white and black opacity values, then take unlimited practice tests with immediate feedback. When you’re ready, complete the certification test and receive your results instantly.

Two Ways to Train

Choose Your VR Headset

Use our purpose-built Virtual Smoke School headset or a compatible Meta Quest headset you already own.

Purpose-Built for VSS

Dedicated VR Headset

Pre-configured exclusively for Virtual Smoke School with training assets stored directly on the headset.

Ready out of the box
Dedicated training environment
Reduced reliance on streaming

Already Own a Meta Quest?

Use Your Existing Headset

Compatible Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets can access Virtual Smoke School through the Meta Quest browser.

Compare Headset Options

After Your Test

Instant Results. Unlimited Opportunities to Pass.

Instant Results

See your certification results immediately after completing the test.

Retake as Needed

If you don't pass, review your results, practice, and test again.

Certificate Delivery

After passing, your certificate is emailed and remains available through the dashboard.

Train → Practice → Certify

Ready to Get Started?

Choose a Starter Kit with our dedicated VR headset, or register using a compatible Meta Quest headset you already own.

Continue to Registration Compare Headsets