Benefits of VR Smoke School's Virtual EPA Method 9 Certification Program

If you are seeking EPA Method 9 certification, the VR Smoke School program has numerous advantages over traditional in-person smoke school training and no downsides.

Certify Anytime

Now you can earn EPA Method 9 certification at anytime. You control your certification and recertification schedule.
Certify Anywhere

Our virtual smoke school allows you to earn your EPA Method 9 certification from the comfort of your office or home. All you need is an internet connection and a VR headset. No more travel required.
Consistent Testing

Smoke plumes have consistent backgrounds without the environmental variables that impact in-person smoke school training. Testing difficulty is the same regardless of the day.
More Accurate

In a study published on the EPA website, students trained with the VR Smoke School program observed over 8000 smoke plumes with greater accuracy than students trained at an in-person event.
No Inclement Weather

You no longer have to be concerned about standing in the rain or dealing with the wind. Weather variables no longer impact your testing experience.
Pay When You Pass

Access the entire VR Smoke School program for free - no credit card required. Upon successful completion of the EPA Method 9 test, you can choose to validate your certification for $250. There are no other fees.
Expert-Level Support

Our team has over 45 years of visible emissions training experience including the oversight of over 6000 in-person smoke schools. We developed and co-authored ALT-152 with the USEPA.
Comprehensive Lecture

Based on decades of experience, our free online lecture covers all visible emissions topics including EPA Method 9 and Method 22. A printable certificate is available upon completion at no charge.
Lower Certification Cost

Travel expenses, overnight stays, per diems, overtime - all eliminated. Earning EPA Method 9 certification can be done in a fraction of the time and cost.
Reduced Pressure

The VR Smoke School program is private and you can take the test as much as you need. Only pay when you pass.
Better for the Environment

Using our virtual smoke school program reduces the number of in-person smoke schools and the air pollution created from the smoke generator.
Learn from Your Mistakes

Unlike in-person smoke school, you can view any missed readings to learn from your mistakes. This is one of the reasons students trained with the VR Smoke School program observed opacity more accurately that students trained at an in-person event.