NICET Level 1 Prep Course
2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Online, MD, United States
Virtual live class – Four days/two hours each evening
March 9 – 12, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Enrollment Period has ended.
Course will help prepare you for the NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Systems certification exam. This course will cover:

NFPA 72 review of relevant chapters
Introduction to NFPA 70
Basic electronics and OSHA
How to study for and take a test.
Review of how to navigate code books
Taking practice exams.
How to navigate the NICET website.

Students will need to purchase the NTC Red Book in order to take this class. The book is available at NTC Bookstore | National Training Center. (IECC does not sell this book.) Students may also find the Orange Book and Field Notes helpful.
Students will need their NFPA 70 2020 and NFPA 72 2022 during class.

Cost

Standard Registration: $500.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 7 students register.
Course will help prepare you for the NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Systems certification exam. This course will cover:

NFPA 72 review of relevant chapters
Introduction to NFPA 70
Basic electronics and OSHA
How to study for and take a test.
Review of how to navigate code books
Taking practice exams.
How to navigate the NICET website.

Students will need to purchase the NTC Red Book in order to take this class. The book is available at NTC Bookstore | National Training Center. (IECC does not sell this book.) Students may also find the Orange Book and Field Notes helpful.
Students will need their NFPA 70 2020 and NFPA 72 2022 during class.
Cost

Early Registration: $470.00
Standard Registration: $500.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 7 students register.
About the Instructor:
Bernie Grubb has worked in the fire alarm industry for over 15 years and is NICET Level III certified as well as certified to program Kidde (VS), Siemens Desigo, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FireLite, and Bosch. His resume includes large commercial install, troubleshooting, programming, maintenance, design, project management, and estimating with experience in all the major brands; Edwards/Kidde, Simplex, Siemens, Notifier, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FCI Gamewell, Bosch, and FireLite. Additionally Mr. Grubb is knowledgeable in NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IBC codes and the UL certification processes for fire alarm systems.

48 Hour Fire Alarm Class - Laurel/Hybrid
2026-03-14 07:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-21 07:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-28 07:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-11 07:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-18 07:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-25 07:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-02 07:00 - 14:00 | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
A 48 hour course that provides hands-on training.
March 7 – May 2, 2026
Saturdays 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Excluding April 4)
This is a hybrid class, some days will be held virtually with lab days held at the Laurel facility.
First class will be held in person.
Laurel, MD
Enrollment period has ended.
IEC National Fire Alarm Systems Curriculum. This Course is based on the Requirements specified in NFPA’s National Fire Alarm Code (2022)– NFPA 72.
This unique and informative course will provide qualified journeyman electricians with the knowledge necessary to work on fire alarm systems. The ESTS Fire Alarm I Course is designed for experienced electricians, such as those specializing in fire alarm systems and limited energy. Taking the course in conjunction with NFPA 72 (2022) will help prepare installers to sit for NICET certification.

Students will need to bring The NFPA 72 (2022) and Hand Tools for Meter to Circuit Testing & Lab Sessions.
Course Topics

Basic functions of Fire Alarm systems
Types of Fire Alarm systems
Fire Alarm Control Systems
Fire Alarm Control Units
Initiation Devices
Notification Devices
Fire Alarm Circuits & Pathways
Supervising Station Alarm systems
Fire Alarm systems –Inspection, testing and maintenance
False Alarm Prevention
Circuit Testing & Lab
Emergency Communication systems

Cost

Standard Registration: $1,425.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 15 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 12 students register.
About the Instructor:
Bernie Grubb has worked in the fire alarm industry for over 15 years and is NICET Level III certified as well as certified to program Kidde (VS), Siemens Desigo, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FireLite, and Bosch. His resume includes large commercial install, troubleshooting, programming, maintenance, design, project management, and estimating with experience in all the major brands; Edwards/Kidde, Simplex, Siemens, Notifier, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FCI Gamewell, Bosch, and FireLite. Additionally Mr. Grubb is knowledgeable in NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IBC codes and the UL certification processes for fire alarm systems.

Foreman Training - Laurel
2026-05-11 07:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-12 07:00 - 16:30 | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
A two day, 16-hour, live class
Class dates are May 11 – 12, 2026
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Laurel, MD
REGISTER
Intended audience: Foremen, Superintendents, Lead Men, Forward Thinking Apprentices
Foreman Training: This program is intended to be an intensive and comprehensive approach to gaining, increasing and/or refining skills critical to executing the duties of a field supervisor.
Topics include but not limited to:

Role
Planning & Scheduling
Managing Field Labor
Leadership
Cost of Lost Time
Managing Change
Documentation and Communication

Cost

Early Registration: $1080.00
Standard Registration: $1200.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 20 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 20 students register.
About the Instructor:
Kirk Alter has more that 30 years experience as a contractor and educator in the electrical and mechanical industries. He has worked his way through the industry as a Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Operations Manager, and Vice President of a $120M firm. Since 1995 Kirk has developed University level Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs for electrical and mechanical contractors. Kirk has provided instruction for IEC chapters nationwide, ABC, and Purdue University.
Sample Video Clip – Jobsite Layout, Material s Management, and Site Planning
https://youtu.be/5L9fqUIPNSo
Sample Video Clip – Construction Field Management
https://youtu.be/z3pImtTqCEc

Project Management - Richmond
2026-05-14 07:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-15 07:00 - 16:30 | Regency Square Mall, 1420 North Parham Road HCPS Adult Learning Center Room: 208, Richmond, VA, 23229, United States
A two-day, 16 hour live class
May 14 – 15, 2026
Thursday/Friday
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, EST
Richmond, VA
Class being postponed

Intended audience: Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Operations Managers
This program is intended to be an intensive and comprehensive approach to gaining, increasing and/or refining skills critical to executing the duties of a project manager.
Topics include but not limited to:

Cash Flow
Productivity
Projections
Contracts
Notification
Change Orders
Managing Field Labor
Financial Essentials

Cost

Early Registration: $1,035.00
Standard Registration: $1,150.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 15 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kirk Alter has more that 30 years experience as a contractor and educator in the electrical and mechanical industries. He has worked his way through the industry as a Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Operations Manager, and Vice President of a $120M firm. Since 1995 Kirk has developed University level Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs for electrical and mechanical contractors. Kirk has provided instruction for IEC chapters nationwide, ABC, and Purdue University.

Project Management - Laurel
2026-10-05 07:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-06 07:00 - 16:30 | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
A two-day, 16 hour live class
October 5 – 6, 2026
Monday/Tuesday
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, EST
Laurel, MD
REGISTER

Intended audience: Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Operations Managers
This program is intended to be an intensive and comprehensive approach to gaining, increasing and/or refining skills critical to executing the duties of a project manager.
Topics include but not limited to:

Cash Flow
Productivity
Projections
Contracts
Notification
Change Orders
Managing Field Labor
Financial Essentials

Cost

Early Registration: $1,035.00
Standard Registration: $1,150.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 15 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kirk Alter has more that 30 years experience as a contractor and educator in the electrical and mechanical industries. He has worked his way through the industry as a Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Operations Manager, and Vice President of a $120M firm. Since 1995 Kirk has developed University level Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs for electrical and mechanical contractors. Kirk has provided instruction for IEC chapters nationwide, ABC, and Purdue University.

Foreman Training- Laurel
2026-10-08 07:00 - 16:30, 2026-10-09 07:00 - 16:30 | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
A two day, 16-hour, live class
Class dates are October 8 – 9, 2026
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
REGISTER
Intended audience: Foremen, Superintendents, Lead Men, Forward Thinking Apprentices
Foreman Training: This program is intended to be an intensive and comprehensive approach to gaining, increasing and/or refining skills critical to executing the duties of a field supervisor.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

Role
Planning & Scheduling
Managing Field Labor
Leadership
Cost of Lost Time
Managing Change
Documentation and Communication

Cost

Early Registration: $1080.00
Standard Registration: $1200.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 15 students register.
About the Instructor:
Kirk Alter has more that 30 years experience as a contractor and educator in the electrical and mechanical industries. He has worked his way through the industry as a Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Operations Manager, and Vice President of a $120M firm. Since 1995 Kirk has developed University level Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs for electrical and mechanical contractors. Kirk has provided instruction for IEC chapters nationwide, ABC, and Purdue University.
Sample Video Clip – Jobsite Layout, Material s Management, and Site Planning
https://youtu.be/5L9fqUIPNSo
Sample Video Clip – Construction Field Management
https://youtu.be/z3pImtTqCEc

NCSCB Written Test Prep
2026-10-28 07:00 - 16:00 | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
An in-person Review Seminar (Lunch included)
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: IEC Chesapeake
8751 Freestate Dr. Suite 250
Laurel, MD 20723
REGISTER

NCSCB certification program is designed to assure utilities, contractors & customers that personnel handling medium voltage cables & components are properly trained.
The Written Test Preparation is designed to prepare students to sit for the NSCSB’s written examination.
Students will review the following to prepare for testing:

Electrical Theory
Grounding
Basic Math Principles
Safety
Cable Properties
Cable Preparation
Splices, Terminations, & Materials
Diagrams & Drawings
Tools & Equipment
Management of Cable Splicing & Termination Tasks

Cost

Standard Registration: $800.00
Member Registration: $600.00

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 15 students register.

NICET Level 1 Prep Course- Virtual
2026-11-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-12 17:00 - 20:00 | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Virtual live class – Four days/three hours each evening
November 9th -12th, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Register for Class

Course will help prepare you for the NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Systems certification exam. This course will cover:

NFPA 72 review of relevant chapters
Introduction to NFPA 70
Basic electronics and OSHA
How to study for and take a test.
Review of how to navigate code books
Taking practice exams.
How to navigate the NICET website.

Students will need to purchase the NTC Red Book in order to take this class. The book is available at NTC Bookstore | National Training Center. (IECC does not sell this book.) Students may also find the Orange Book and Field Notes helpful.
Students will need their NFPA 70 2020 and NFPA 72 2022 during class.

Cost

Standard Registration: $500.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 7 students register.
About the Instructor:
Bernie Grubb has worked in the fire alarm industry for over 20 years and is NICET Level IV certified as well as certified to program Kidde (VS), Siemens Desigo, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FireLite, and Bosch. His resume includes large commercial install, troubleshooting, programming, maintenance, design, project management, and estimating with experience in all the major brands; Edwards/Kidde, Simplex, Siemens, Notifier, Silent Knight/Farenhyt, FCI Gamewell, Bosch, and FireLite. Additionally, Mr. Grubb is knowledgeable in NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, IBC codes and the UL certification processes for fire alarm systems.
