IDEA Technical Schools
The IDEA will present two (2) technical schools on Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15 of IDAExpo+ 2026. The two-day Rolling Steel/Rolling Steel Fire Door School and the Residential and Commercial Sectional Door School. The two schools will run concurrently. IDEA Certifications must be applied for and paid through the IDEA. You can find their website here.
Two- Day Course Schedule:
Commercial Rolling/Rolling Steel Fire Door School
IDEA Certifications must be applied for and paid through the IDEA.
Tuesday, April 14 | |
8:00am – 9:30am | Introduction |
9:45am – 11:45am | Types of Jambs |
11:45am – 1:00pm | Lunch Break (on your own) |
1:00pm – 2:00pm | Obtaining and Installing the Correct Rolling Door |
2:15pm – 4:00pm | Electric Operator Installation |
Wednesday, April 15 | |
8:00am – 9:00am | Importance of Safety (Joined with Sectional) |
9:30am – 11:00am | Review – Faculty |
11:00am – 1:00pm | Lunch and Study Time for Certification Candidates (on your own) |
1:00pm – 5:00pm | Exam (Joined with Sectional) |
Residential and Commercial Sectional Door School
IDEA Certifications must be applied for and paid through the IDEA.
Tuesday, April 14 | |
7:30am – 9:15am | Introduction |
9:30am – 11:45am | Components – Counterbalance, Track |
11:45am – 1:00pm | Lunch Break (on your own) |
1:00pm to 2:45pm | Obtaining and Installing the Correct Door |
3:00pm to 4:00pm | One Piece Doors |
4:15pm – 5:30pm | Residential Service Calls |
Wednesday, April 15 | |
8:00am – 9:00am | Importance of Safety (Joined with Rolling) |
9:30am – 11:00am | Review (Separate) – Faculty |
11:00am – 1:00pm | Lunch and Study Time for Certification Candidates (on your own) |
1:00pm – 5:00pm | Exam (Joined with Rolling) |