Instructional Design Group, LLC supports educational institutions and training organizations to provide course content and design by industry Subject Matter Experts (SME's). Materials include Quick Courses, Customized Training Courses, or Specialized Training to include apprenticeship programs.
NFPA Approved Live Virtual and In-Person Training
IDG University offers a flexible option to in-person training, with high-quality remote seminars hosting by NFPA Approved Trainers. Live Virtual training sessions are developed by NFPA Subject Matter Experts (SME's). Instructional Design Goup is a member of the NFPA Authorized Education Network as an Authorized Training Provider. Certificate of Completion and continuing education units (CEU’s) awarded upon completion. Attendees can purchase a copy of the NFPA code or standard with a 15% discount. Attendees will receive a free 90-day trial subscription to NFPA LiNK®.
Customized Training
Instructional Design Group offers organizations customized training options We develop content for online and in-person training courses programs and in-house training. We support the efforts of companies who seek professional development and industry training for their employees. Our training solutions consultants can recommend a cost-effective training option suited for your business. Payment plans available.
Specialized Training
Instructional Design Group supports educational institutions and training organizations to provide course content and design by industry Subject Matter Experts (SME's). Materials include Prep Courses, Training Courses, or Apprenticeship programs.
Various US states recognize two-year apprenticeship programs that are federally approved. Instructional Design Group will work with your company to draft a course outline and support to submit documents. Instructional Design Group will also develop the curriculum for the course which include knowledge assessment exercises. Payment plans available.
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Javier Coral is an International consultant in risk management, business continuity, and fire protection. CEO of Halligan SAS and active Lieutenant in the Fire Department, with over 19 years of experience in industrial, energy, and public sectors. NFPA-certified advisor for Latin America and official instructor for NFPA standards 10, 20, 25, and 1660. Specialist in crisis management and major incidents, trained as Firefighter I and II in Houston, with master’s degrees in Risk Management from Externado and the University of Murcia. He has led ASG strategies and human safety initiatives aligned with global standards.
Approved to Teach: NFPA 1600 [2019], Gestión de Continuidad, Emergencia y Crisis 2022; NFPA 10 [2022], Norma para Extintores Portátil; NFPA 20 [2022], Instalación de Bombas Estacionarias de Protección Contra Incendios | Teaching Methods: Live-Virtual Training (LVT), In-Person Training (IPT) | Language: English, Spanish
Derek Duval, P.E., DBIA, MSc.FPE is a registered professional engineer (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering and Fire/Life Safety Code Expert. He built his experience in Fire Protection Engineering from a diverse background. He has experience in the development of national codes and standards, design and review fire protection systems (including but not limited to; fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, smoke control systems, fire-rated construction systems), installation oversight of fire protection/alarm systems, hazard assessment and risk analysis, and special hazard knowledge. Mr. Duval holds a B.S in Mechanical Engineering and a M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from WPI.
Approved to Teach: NFPA 101 [2024] Life Safety Code Essentials; NFPA 101 [2024] Life Safety Code Essentials for Health Care Occupanci; NFPA 30 [2024] Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code Training; NFPA 99 [2024], Health Care Facilities Code; NFPA 13 [2025], Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 72 [2025], National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code | Teaching Methods: Live-Virtual Training (LVT), In-Person Training (IPT) | Language: English
Paul J. Inferrera, SET has an extensive background consisting of combined experience in the fire protection and fire detection and alarm industries. He was a member of the Ship’s Special Fire Fighting team while serving in the United States Navy aboard the USS Kittyhawk (CV-63). While working at Wal-Mart’s Regional Distribution Center, he served as Fire Brigade Chief, and continued in the fire alarm and suppression field by working as CCTV/security installation and service technician. And more recently as a Systems Design and Project Manager in the fire alarm and suppression industry, and also created Fire Alarm Systems Training at Cape Fear Community College. Curriculum includes regular semester classes and two-, and four-year federally recognized apprenticeship programs. Paul is currently the Design Manager at DrawFire, LLC and a Training Solutions Consultant with Instructional Design Group, LLC. Paul is also a NICET Ambassador, past Chair on the NICET Board of Governors; and qualifications include NICET Level IV, Fire Alarm Systems and NICET Level II, Special Hazard Suppression Systems.
Approved to Teach: NFPA 72 [2025], National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code | Teaching Methods: Live-Virtual Training (LVT), In-Person Training (IPT) | Language: English
David Lowrey serves as Chief Fire Marshal with the City of Boulder Fire Rescue in Boulder, Colorado. Lowrey has been with Boulder Fire for 28 years. Prior to his appointment to the position of Division Chief/Fire Marshal, he served eight years as the department’s Fire Protection Engineer. He oversees the Community Risk Reduction Division including code enforcement, building construction, life safety education, and fire investigations. David has extensive experience in plan review as well as inspecting and acceptance testing of fire protection systems. David currently serves as a principal member on NFPA 13 technical committee for installation as well as NFPA 13 correlating committee.
Approved to Teach: NFPA 13 [2022], Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 20 [2022], Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection; NFPA 25 [2023], Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems; NFPA 13 [2025], Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 20 [2025], Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection; NFPA 72 [2025], Fire Alarm Inspection Testing, and Maintenance; NFPA 25 [2026], Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Instructor-Led Training | Teaching Methods: Live-Virtual Training (LVT), In-Person Training (IPT) | Language: English
Steve Markason formed Teton Wildfire Mitigation Team LLC after working for the U.S. Forest Service for 27 years. Steve retired as the North Zone Division Chief (FMO) on the Bridger-Teton Forest in 2020 and held several fire management positions during his tenure with the Forest. As TWMT LLC Principal, Steve has carried his experience forward working with homeowners, HOAs, Guest Ranches, and Fire Departments. He is an independent contractor with Coalitions and Collaboratives and IDG/NFPA, teaching mitigation courses nationwide. Steve values his relationships with community stakeholders, homeowners, natural resource managers, and government cooperators at all levels.
Approved to Teach: Assessing Structure Ignition Potential from Wildfire (ASIP) | Teaching Methods: Live-Virtual Training (LVT), In-Person Training (IPT) | Language: English
Robert Ray a master electrician with 25+ years of experience, has worked across the US and even Antarctica. Starting as an apprentice on the East Coast, he honed his skills on diverse projects, from hospitals to custom homes. During the 2008 recession, he transitioned to corporate work at Microsoft, rising to Project Manager. Seeking adventure, he became Station Electrical Foreman at McMurdo Station in Antarctica, where he revamped electrical safety standards. Now in Montana, he combines his hands-on expertise with teaching, mentoring aspiring electricians as a certified educator. Robert's diverse career provides a unique foundation for training the next generation of skilled electricians.
Approved to Teach: NFPA 70 [2023], National Electrical Code (NEC) Essentials; 70E [2024], Electrical Safety in the Workplace (1-Day); NFPA 70E® [2024], Electrical Safety in the Workplace; NFPA 70 [2026], National Electrical Code (NEC) Essentials Instructor-Led Training | Teaching Methods: Live-Virtual Training (LVT), In-Person Training (IPT) | Language: English
Jason Thomas has worked in fire protection and emergency response as a public sector firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. Over the past two decades he has served in operational and leadership roles, including Fire Chief, industrial firefighter, and emergency response manager. He currently serves as the Director of an Industrial Fire Department and Program Manager for Fire Protection in a heavy industrial environment. Jason is an authorized for NFPA, HSI/ASHI, and HAZWOPER/HAZMAT training programs, including NFPA 1660 Emergency Management and NFPA 51B Hot Work Safety. Through HSI/ASHI he is certified to teach CPR/AED, First Aid, BLS, EMR, Wilderness First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and several other emergency care programs.
Approved to Teach: Assessing Structure Ignition Potential from Wildfire (ASIP) | Teaching Methods: Live-Virtual Training (LVT), In-Person Training (IPT) | Language: English
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Instructional Design Group has an affordable option to achieve your training and development goals.
We offer "Quick Courses" that are designed to be completed in two hours, but also Customized Training. Our Training Solutions Consultants will meet with you to discuss the topics and areas of training and offer programs.
| Quick Courses Courses are 3 contact-hours in duration, and award a Certificate of Completion. All courses include a 20-question quiz with answers directly from codes and standards. | $ 49.99 |
| Customized Training Customized Training creates Training Programs tailored to your company needs. Customized training programs offers modules that are two contact-hours in duration and available online as distance learning. Training modules consist of a Introduction, Learning Objectives, Definitions and five Topic Sections. There are two practice questions after each section to evaluate knowledge of the topic. Each module utilizes a 20-question Knowledge Assessment to determine competency of the module topics. Modules can be assembled to build your company's training curriculum. Payment plans available. * - Contact-Hour (CH) is one-hour of distance learning training. | $ 1,750.00 Per/CH* |
| Specialized Training Specialized Training involves long-term Training and Development Programs such as Apprenticeship Programs, or Distance Learning administered by a community college, or similar institution. Specialized Training is tailored to your company needs utilizing the experience and knowledge of our Training Solution Consultants. Payment plans available. | Request Quote |
