Prior Experience Optional. Passion Required.
EPD University offers installation training programs to provide hands-on instruction to aspiring film technicians. Our courses will teach you everything from installing sun control window film in skyscrapers to applying PPF on Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
Why Choose EPD University?
- Hands-on, in-person training
- Small class sizes (6 attendees or less)
- Trainers bring real-world experience
- Dates with low enrollment are never canceled
- Students install Grade A film, never Grade B
- Leave with a certificate of completion or factory certification depending on course
- Post-training support offered
- Access marketing resources for your business
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Our Training Centers
EPD University conducts its hands-on training courses at two locations.
About Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, also known as Charm City, is a major city in the Northeast United States known for its history, culture, and vibe. Visitors can enjoy the many sights and sounds of the City’s Inner Harbor, ethnic neighborhoods such as Little Italy and Greektown, and the entertainment scene. Whether you're a history buff, foodie, or simply looking for a vibrant city to explore, Baltimore has something for everyone.
Did you know that Francis Scott Key wrote our national anthem at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry?
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Nearby Airports
The closest airport to EPD University is 22 miles away at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Dulles International Airport (73 miles) and Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (54 miles) are also options if their arrival/departure times are preferable.
Nearby Hotels
Several of our training courses last multiple days so you’ll need a comfortable place to stay. We recommend these nearby hotels:
About Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is a destination where history, culture, and natural charm come together. Whether you're a history aficionado looking to delve into its centuries-old past, a food lover eager to savor Lowcountry cuisine, a nature enthusiast keen to explore the picturesque coastal landscapes, or a traveler simply seeking a delightful city to uncover, Charleston offers an array of captivating experiences for every type of visitor.
Did you know that Charleston is South Carolina’s largest city with a metro area population of approximately 800,000 people?
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Nearby Airports
Charleston International Airport (CHS) offers daily flights from key US cities and is three miles from the training center.
Nearby Hotels
Several of our training courses last multiple days so you’ll need a comfortable place to stay. We recommend these nearby hotels:
Classes for Installing Automotive Films & Coatings
Classes for Installing Architectural Films
Meet Your Film Installation Instructors
Shawn Hobson
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Shawn Hobson
Shawn is the lead trainer at Energy Products Distribution. He has 35 years of experience as a film installer and almost ten years as a trainer. Shawn believes that the level of training available for automotive and architectural films is unlike anything that was offered in the past.
“When I started in this field we were all basically self-taught or learned from other installers who also had figured things out on their own. The tools, instruction, and support available today makes the learning process so much more pleasant and successful.”
Dustin Gonzalez
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Dustin Gonzalez
Dustin started tinting in 2002, focusing on windows for homes, offices, and boats. It wasn’t until 2005 that he began tinting automobiles. A few years later, Dustin found himself working for a large automotive dealership group installing film on new vehicles. He later learned how to install paint protection film and accepted a position as a trainer with another film manufacturer. Since then, he has traveled the country training new film technicians and has developed a passion for it. When asked about his favorite aspect of training, Dustin replied, “I am still in contact with people that I trained years ago and have built many wonderful relationships.”
Marian Giorgakis
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Marian Giorgakis
Marian has been in the vinyl industry for almost 30 years. As the former owner of Perceptual Motion Graphic Installations, she performed national installations for the U.S. Department of Transportation, United States Postal Service, and Budweiser. She has experience installing vinyl on cars, trucks, SUVs, buses, tractor-trailers, as well as walls, floors, and windows. Marian is now EPD’s vinyl trainer, teaching trainees basic (accent stripes) and advanced (full-color change) techniques of vinyl installation. In addition to being a skilled vinyl installation trainer, Marian is also versed in the sales and marketing of automotive window film, paint protection film, and ceramic coating.
Pam Rizzi
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Pam Rizzi
Pam has been in the window film industry for 24 years and provides customers with onsite automotive film training and technical support. Not only does she teach trainees how to install film on glass and paint, but she also shows them how to operate the hardware and software required to cut patterns. As an added bonus, Pam has expertise in architectural installations.
“I’m passionate about the industry and love bringing new people into it.”
Jumpstart Your Career as a Film Technician with Job Placement
Enrolling in our film installation school will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to begin your career in a niche trade. After completing any training course, you are encouraged to post your resume on Career Connect, the film industry’s only online job placement website. Think of Career Connect as the ZipRecruiter or Indeed of the architectural and automotive films and finishes industry. On this marketplace, companies across the country are looking for qualified film technicians.
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Disclaimer: EPD University is not an accredited educational institution. It is simply a framework for providing installation, sales, and marketing training to new members of the automotive and architectural film industries.
