To stay competitive with the ever-evolving security and life safety industry, security companies must be able to provide cross-functional, integrated solutions. Systems now exist simultaneously in their physical location and online, made up of a mix of electronic, mechanical, computerized, and often AI elements. ESA’s National Training School is committed to providing cross-disciplinary training to keep your technicians certified and up to date with changing requirements and technologies.

For the month of August, save 15% on ESA’s Certified Fire Alarm Designer (CFAD) Course Bundle. 

 What This Bundle Provides for Your Business 

The CFAD bundle provides an equivalent alternative to NICET level 3 via a curated, structured path to building stronger technical capability across your team. After taking this course series, your technicians will be fully equipped not only to design efficient and current fire alarm systems, but to build them with interconnectivity and in accordance with local and federal guidelines and regulations. They will also develop the skills to design systems with future troubleshooting and repair in mind.

What’s Included in the CFAD Bundle 

This bundle includes the following sequential courses:

• Certified Alarm Technician (CAT Level 1)
  • The foundation for every technician.
  • Covers intrusion detection, fire systems, video surveillance, and access control while teaching technicians to plan installs, follow codes and standards, and work safely in the field.
  • Outcome: Higher-quality work, completed more efficiently with fewer errors. 

• Fire Alarm Installation Methods (FAIM)
  • Focused, code-driven fire system training.
  • Based on NFPA and ICC standards, this course prepares technicians to install, service, and maintain commercial fire alarm systems while supporting progression toward NICET certifications.
  • Outcome: Technicians who can confidently handle regulated fire system work.
• Life Safety Code
  • Design, install and maintain fire alarm and electronic access control systems that comply with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
  • Identify niche business opportunities based on the most common occupancy classes, creating new revenue-generating services and opportunities
  • Understand the similarities and differences between the IBC, IFC and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code making it easier to understand what requirements apply based on the adopted code in local jurisdictions
• Professional Fire Alarm Design
  • Design a system affording the best life safety for a building’s occupants based on codes and standards
  • Prepare plan submittal documents required by regulatory groups

A Structured Path for Real-World Application 

Courses are delivered sequentially, ensuring technicians build knowledge step-by-step. 

Each course includes: 

• Interactive learning (video, graphics, and activities)  

• Knowledge checks and assessments  

• Real-world application exercises  

• E-manual and exam included  

Enroll Your Team Today 

If you’re ready to build a more capable, more flexible technical team, now is the time. 

Enroll in ESA‘s Certified Fire Alarm Designer (CFAD) Course Bundle and save 15%. 

Certification bundles allow ESA Members to save up to 10% on course fees when all required courses are purchased in advance.

NOTE: Not all state regulatory agencies allow online courses for licensing. Please check with your licensing agency prior to taking this course for licensing.