Continuing education courses
Live courses to fit your schedule
Start earning AIA Continuing Education Credits at no cost to you. Every month, you can take live, online courses hosted by our in-house experts, which include the ability to ask questions. When you complete the course, you’ll receive an AIA CES Certificate and credits. Choose times that work best for you.
If you prefer to take courses in a small group setting, schedule through your local Andersen rep or fill out the request form.
Live webinar schedule
Webinar schedule
AIA: Commercial Joining: Installation Efficiency and Performance
Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
AIA: Composite Technology for Commercial Application
Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
AIA: Selecting the Right Window Material for Any Application
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
AIA: Big Doors: How to Select the Right Door
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
AIA: Glass: Select the Option for Your Project
Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
AIA: Window Installation Best Practices
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 1:00pm CT
Course descriptions
Joining Windows and Doors
Windows and doors must perform many functions at once. In addition to meeting energy efficiency standards and contributing to the aesthetics of a project, these fenestration products must also meet performance requirements for wind load, air leakage, water resistance, and forced entry. Architects and engineers are responsible for the specification of windows and doors and for the design of rough openings which meet structural load requirements. One important consideration is how two or more window or door units are joined together or mulled, using independent joining materials, before or during installation. Though it sounds simple, design professionals are often confused by joining systems and the role they play in performance. This course will be an introduction to window and door performance, with a special emphasis on joining systems and how they impact overall structural performance.
Learning Objectives:
- Determine how performance of individual and joined fenestration products are evaluated
- Describe the test standards and code requirements that are applicable to structural joining systems
- Explain the difference between reinforced (high-performance) joins and unreinforced (standard) joins, and which materials are appropriate for each
- Explain the difference between Design Pressure (DP) and Performance Grade (PG) Ratings
Coastal Performance
This course examines unique requirements for hurricane prone coastal regions. This course will review issues with design pressure and wind-borne debris requirements. We examine the building code requirements and testing standards. We will walk through an example of determining wind load requirements under the International Residential Code.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine various methods of providing opening protection
- Compare ASTM and Florida impact resistant test standards to understand the similarities and differences
- Analyze building code requirements for impact resistance and opening protection for coastal areas
- How to assess wind loads and calculate requirements for a simple project
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