Level I Thermography Certification
Ideal for professionals seeking a versatile foundation that prepares them to confidently apply thermography across a wide range of inspection scenarios and disciplines.
Level I / Category I Thermography Certification
The skills that lead to safer operations, more accurate inspections, and greater confidence in every thermal assessment.
- Flexible Onsite & Virtual Training
- Application-Specific Learning Paths
- Meets Recognized Certification Requirements
One Industry-Leading Foundation. Specialized for your Requirements.
Curriculum developed to ISO 18436-7 and ASNT CP-105 standards. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system drives continuous improvement across our training and certification programs.
Every Level I / Category I Certification course begins with the same comprehensive foundation in infrared thermography, covering the core science, principles, and best practices. Specialty certification offerings build on that foundation with hands-on, application-specific training in Electrical, Aerial Applications, Furnace Inspections, or Building Diagnostics, delivering instruction tailored to the unique needs of students and the industries they serve.
Level I Electrical Certification
Learn to safely inspect transmission and distribution assets, substations, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), bus ducts, and other medium- and high-voltage electrical systems
Level I sUAS Certification
Expand your inspection capabilities with drone-based thermography. Learn how to capture high-quality thermal data for roofs, solar arrays, utilities, and other hard-to-reach assets.
Level I sUAS Public Safety Certification
for effective law enforcement, fire, hazmat, search and rescue, and emergency management operations with an sUAS.
Level I Furnace Inspections Certification
Optimize furnace performance and reliability. Learn to assess refractory conditions, identify heat loss, and detect thermal anomalies in high-temperature industrial equipment.
Level I Building Investigations Certification
Reveal hidden building defects with confidence. Learn to identify moisture, insulation gaps, air leakage, and other building envelope issues using infrared thermography.
Why Organizations Choose Level I Certification Training
The business case for investing in certified thermography programs
Move from Reactive Repairs to Proactive Asset Management
Certified thermographers identify developing equipment issues before they become failures, enabling maintenance teams to prioritize repairs, reduce unplanned downtime, extend asset life, and improve overall equipment reliability.
Improve Workplace Safety and Support NFPA 70B Compliance
Develop qualified personnel who understand safe infrared inspection practices, proper temperature measurement techniques, and standardized documentation. Certified inspectors provide reliable condition data that supports safer maintenance decisions, reduces operational risk, and helps organizations meet the infrared requirements outlined in NFPA 70B.
Bring Infrared Inspections In-House
Build internal thermography expertise to perform inspections when and where they're needed, reducing reliance on third-party service providers while maximizing the return on your investment in infrared cameras and condition monitoring technologies.
Unlock More Value from Your Thermography Program
- Make Better Maintenance and Capital Investment Decisions
- Standardize Inspection Processes
- Maximize Your Technology Investment
- Improve Equipment Reliability and Availability
- Reduce Operational and Financial Risk
- Optimize Maintenance Resources
- Strengthen Internal Capabilities
- Improve Maintenance Planning
Level I Skills That Deliver Results
Build the skills needed to perform reliable infrared inspections.
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Interpret Thermal Images with Confidence
Develop the knowledge to understand thermal patterns, recognize abnormal conditions, and identify the factors that influence infrared measurements and image interpretation.
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Capture Accurate Thermal Data You Can Trust
Learn proper measurement techniques, camera settings, and inspection practices to collect reliable temperature data and produce consistent, repeatable results.
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Apply Camera Best Practices for Accurate Inspections
Learn how to properly configure, operate, and use your infrared camera to efficiently capture quality images and complete inspections correctly the first time.
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Create Professional Inspection Reports
Learn how to analyze findings, document results, and create clear, professional reports that communicate issues and support informed maintenance decisions.
The Most Important Investment You Can Make in Your Thermography Program
The effectiveness of any thermography program depends on the competency of the people using the equipment. Level I provides the essential knowledge to interpret thermal images correctly, avoid costly mistakes, and deliver consistent, actionable inspection results.
Who Should Attend Level I Certification
What’s Included with Training
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Level I Thermography Certification
Complete your assessment and receive your certification upon successful completion, validating your ability to perform professional infrared inspections.
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Complete Learning Resources
Receive a comprehensive training package, including your textbook, study guide, and lab workbook to support learning during the course and serve as a valuable field reference.
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Expert-Led, Hands-On Instruction
Learn from experienced thermography professionals through interactive instruction, real-world examples, and practical exercises designed to build confidence in the field.
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Ongoing Learning & Technical Support
Access our online learning portal with updated resources, technical content, and additional learning materials to continue developing your thermography skills beyond certification.
Trusted by Professionals Across Industries
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Utilities & Critical Infrastructure
Roles: Substation Technicians, Electrical Technicians, Asset Managers, Reliability Specialists, Safety Professionals
Focus: Support reliable operation of electrical distribution systems, substations, transformers, and other mission-critical assets.
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Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Roles: Maintenance Technicians, Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Managers, Electricians, Condition Monitoring Specialists
Focus: Improve predictive maintenance programs through early fault detection, condition monitoring, and improved asset reliability.
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Industrial Service Providers & Contractors
Roles: Field Service Engineers, Electrical Contractors, Commissioning Engineers, NDT Technicians, Inspection Specialists
Focus: Develop qualified thermographers capable of performing inspections, diagnostics, commissioning, and customer services.
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Commercial Facilities & Building Operations
Roles: Facility Managers, Building Engineers, HVAC Technicians, Energy Managers, Maintenance Professionals
Focus: Monitor building systems, electrical infrastructure, HVAC equipment, and facility conditions to improve safety and efficiency.
What our Students Say
Learn why technicians, reliability teams, and business leaders choose our certification to build their thermography expertise.
Both instructors did a great job. Delivering/attending a class online is never that easy but I very much appreciated the instructors sense of humour and delivery method and what is clearly a lifelong career of knowledge and experience to share with us - 5/5 high recommend
