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.
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. If desired, after completing any training course we will introduce you to an existing 3M Authorized Dealer for employment where you’ll use your newly acquired expertise to begin perfecting your craft.
Meet Your Film Installation Instructors
Shawn Hobson | Head Installation Trainer
Shawn is the lead trainer at Energy Products Distribution. He has 35 years of experience as a film installer and over eight 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.”
“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.”
Pam Rizzi | Installation Trainer
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.”
“I’m passionate about the industry and love bringing new people into it.”
Marian Giorgakis | Installation Trainer
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.
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Average starting annual salary for a full-time film technician
Courses for Installing
Automotive Films
Automotive Window Film Installation Training
3M Automotive Window Film Installer Training*
3M Paint Protection Film Installer Training
3M Paint Protection Film - Advanced
3M Ceramic Coating & Paint Correction
Vinyl Wrap Film - Basic
Bray Windshield Skin*
Courses for Installing
Architectural Films & Finishes
Sun Control Window Film
Safety & Security Window Film
3M Glass Finishes Decorative Film
3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes
*The above training is subject to factory necessity.
Praise for EPD University
Take Control of Your Future. We’ll Invest in Your Success.
Forging a new career path can feel overwhelming, but we’ll help you every step of the way. Why? Because in addition to our desire to help others find a fulfilling and lucrative vocation, it’s also in our best interest for you to succeed. The more skilled window film technicians there are installing our products, the more our distribution business grows. Essentially, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to secure a rewarding career, and your success will fuel our growth.
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There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Learn on a Computer.
And film installation is one of them. EPD University offers the invaluable combination of product knowledge and hands-on technical expertise. We hold our installation courses in person at our training center in Baltimore, Maryland.
Congratulations to EPD’s Shawn Hobson, who has become a 3M Authorized DI-NOC trainer. #3mfilms #dinoc #3mdinoc #epduniversity
Class is in session! Front bumper installation training going down at EPD’s training facility in Baltimore. #3mfilms #ppf #clearbra #epduniversity
EPD University conducts its hands-on training courses at:
Energy Products Distribution
4208 Fitch Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21236
4208 Fitch Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21236
Overnight accommodations can be made at the following nearby hotels:
To register for a course or to learn more, call 410-505-7851 or fill out the form below.