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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.

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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.

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 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.”

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.”

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.

Dustin Gonzalez | Installation Trainer

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.”

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Courses for Installing
Automotive Films

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EPD offers a two (2) day hands-on installation training course for learning to apply automotive window film. The course includes the following: basic window film knowledge; overview of installation tools; how to cut film; how to heat shrink; how to squeegee; and how to remove film.

Please note that this is not 3M certified installation training. This course is designed for the trainee who wants to learn how to install automotive window film but is not prepared to meet the requirements to become a 3M automotive window film dealer. Taking the course does not imply that EPD will sell the trainee or his/her employer film. It is up to the trainee or his/her employer to source material beyond the initial training.

Training Fee: $1,295.00 / person (includes installation tools and lunch each day)

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You must be a 3M Authorized Dealer to attend this training and/or testing.

EPD offers a two (2) day hands-on installation training course featuring the latest techniques and best practices for applying 3M Automotive Window Film. You will leave with a Certificate of Completion. When you have mastered your installation techniques after some practice, you can take the next step to further your accreditation by successfully passing an installation test within twelve (12) months of your original training. Once you have passed the test, you will receive the title of 3M Automotive Window Film with Crystalline Preferred Installer.

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EPD offers a two (2) day hands-on installation training course for the trainee to learn the most exacting standards and best practices for protecting vehicle surfaces from chips, scratches, and weathering through the installation of 3M Paint Protection Film. You will leave with a Certificate of Completion. When you have mastered your installation techniques after some practice, you can take the next step to further your accreditation by successfully passing an installation test within twelve (12) months of your original training. Once you have passed the test, you will receive the title of 3M Paint Protection Film Preferred Installer.

Training Fee: $1,395.00 / person (includes installation tools and lunch each day)

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EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course for installers who have already completed basic training and who have significant experience installing professionally. The focus will be bulk roll installation on hoods, bumpers, and other common body panels. Techniques for stretching, wrapping, and trimming will be covered.

Training Fee: $595.00 / person
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EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course designed to expose the trainee to the basics of paint correction and ceramic coating application.

Paint correction is usually a pre-requisite for ceramic coating application and refers to the restoration and removal of flaws (swirl marks, scratches, etc) from a car’s paint. We will demonstrate a two-stage correction process using a dual action machine. (Although paint correction can be taken to extreme levels, this class will help prepare you to repair mildly damaged paint to the point where 3M Ceramic Coating can be applied.)

After completing paint correction training, we will review ceramic coating application. We will cover vehicle preparation, tools, and application procedures for paint, plastics, and windshields. Comprehensive details regarding material composition and warranty will also be covered.

Training Fee: $795.00 / person (includes lunch and start-up kit)

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EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course for learning the basic techniques to apply 3M Wrap Film Series 2080. The material for training is supplied and the course includes the following: basic vinyl wrap film knowledge; overview of installation tools; heat shrinking on various surfaces; and installation on roof, hood, rear quarter panels, and mirrors.

You will leave with a Certificate of Completion. Please note that this is not 3M-certified training.

Training Fee: $595.00 / person (includes installation tools, material, and lunch)

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Architectural Films & Finishes

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EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course designed to expose the trainee to the basics of insulating window film installation on residential and commercial windows. By no means will you leave an expert, but you should leave with the skillset necessary to practice – and practice makes perfect. (Note: This is not factory certification training. Taking the course does not imply that EPD will sell the trainee or his/her employer material. EPD is only teaching the trainee how to install sun control window film. It is up to the trainee or his/her employer to source material beyond the initial training.)

Training Fee: $795.00 / person
(includes installation tools and lunch)

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EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course designed to expose the trainee to the basics of security window film installation on residential and commercial windows. You will also learn how to install window film attachment systems. By no means will you leave an expert, but you should leave with the skillset necessary to practice – and practice makes perfect. (Note: This is not factory certification training. Taking the course does not imply that EPD will sell the trainee or his/her employer material. EPD is only teaching the trainee how to install security window film. It is up to the trainee or his/her employer to source material beyond the initial training.)

Training Fee: $995.00 / person
(includes installation tools and lunch)

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EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course designed to expose the trainee to the basics of decorative window film installation on residential and commercial windows. By no means will you leave an expert, but you should leave with the skillset necessary to practice – and practice makes perfect. (Note: This is not factory certification training.)

Training Fee: $795.00 / person
(includes installation tools and lunch)

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The 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes Preferred Installer Program is comprised of two elements: a two-day training course and a one-day testing session.

Two-day training: We will cover the skills and knowledge necessary to apply DI-NOC architectural films in an interior design setting. Completion of the training will allow participants to complete DI-NOC applications using appropriate materials, tools, and techniques. Applications include, but are not limited to, flat surfaces, door wrapping, complex curves, corners, and more. In addition to application techniques, other training topics include surface preparation, installation considerations, and maintenance and repair recommendations.

One-day testing: Successful completion of this test earns participants 3M’s DI-NOC Architectural Finishes Preferred Installer designation. This one-day test is comprised of nine different application stations that participants are required to successfully complete. Application techniques tested are taught during the training session. Participation in the training and testing does not guarantee earning the 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes Preferred Installer designation.

Training Fee: $1,200.00 / person (includes installation tools and lunch)

*The above training is subject to factory necessity.

Praise for EPD University

"Thank you so much for taking the time to come teach us, we really appreciate your help." - Julio S.
"You were a big help in speeding up Joe on rear windows. He is doing great." - Mark M.
"Thank you for taking time from your schedule to help us. We appreciate you and feel it will help us in moving forward with our tinting procedures." - Denise B.
"I wanted to take a quick second and let you know how much I appreciate all your help and support! You have helped us through the years find a good installer, training each candidate we brought forward. Now that we have great installers, you continue to help us by fixing our cutting hardware, which means the world to us!" - Pablo F.

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.

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.

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Prior experience: Optional. Passion: Required.

Jumpstart Your Career as a Film Technician with Job Placement

Meet Your Film Installation Instructors

Follow Us on Social Media

Courses for Installing Automotive Films

Courses for Installing Architectural Films & Finishes

Praise for EPD University

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