Education

In today's dynamic business landscape, marked by rapidly changing technology and evolving industry standards, learning is a continuous and essential process.

To maintain a successful and competitive business, a dedicated strategy that prioritizes professional development is more critical than ever. AWCI is committed to meeting this need by providing exceptional, high-quality learning experiences designed to help our members and the industry thrive.

Educational Courses

AWCI awarded 326 individuals with a certificate for completing an education course in 2025.

Certified EIFS Industry Professional

Certified EIFS Inspector

Certified EIFS Mechanic

Exterior Envelope, Gypsum, Steel and Stucco

Project Manager

As of December 2025...

293 To date, 293 people have earned the AWCI-PM credential.

1,477

AWCI currently has 1,477 persons holding current EIFS certifications.

Webinars

AWCI continues to serve as a premier educational hub for the industry, delivering high-value insights directly to our members' screens. This past year, our webinar series provided a comprehensive blend of technical expertise and professional development.

AIA CEU Provider

AWCI’s application to be an approved AIA continuing education provider has been approved. AWCI hosted two webinars this year (August and October) that meet the AIA requirements.

27

AWCI hosted 27 webinars that offered a mixture of technical, safety, legal and leadership.

1,422

1,422 attendees took part in the AWCI webinars.

2,500

A total of 2,500 registered for the webinars.

1,774

The videos have been viewed on AWCI's YouTube page 1,774 times and counting.

The comprehensive educational certificate program, Steel—Doing It Right (DIR), will launch in January 2026. Significant efforts were invested to enhance the course’s quality and design, including:

Expert Review: The entire course content was thoroughly reviewed and edited by industry subject-matter experts.
Design and Visuals: We have implemented a new template design for the course layout, incorporating a richer selection of images to visually represent module content.
Narration: New narrators were engaged to provide a clear and engaging auditory experience.

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Completed in 2025 and due to launch in early 2026, Stucco—Doing It Right® is a self-paced online program designed to set a new industry standard for professional excellence. By providing mastery over current building codes, moisture management, and risk mitigation, this program empowers our members with a distinct competitive advantage.