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School of Surface Technology

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School of Surface Technology

Cleaning/Restoration/Water Damage

School of Surface Technology specializes in Certified Carpet Cleaning, Substrate And Subfloor Introduction, Upholster Cleaning, Water Damage Restoration, color repair training and more! As an IICRC-accredited trainer, its programs are designed for technicians and experts from the flooring industry and from related trades such as building and architecture.

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Online Anytime Wood Characteristics Online View
Online Anytime Spot Removal Online View
Online Anytime Carpet Construction Online View
Online Anytime Cleaning Science Online View
Online Anytime How to Clean Residential Carpet View
Online Anytime Wood for Drying Professionals Online View
Online Anytime Sanding and Finishing Online View
Webinar IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) View
Webinar IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) View
Webinar IICRC Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician (RRT) View
Webinar IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) View
Webinar IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) View
Webinar IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) View
Webinar IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) View
Webinar IICRC Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician (RRT) View
Webinar IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) View
Webinar IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) View
Webinar IICRC Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician (RRT) View
Webinar IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) View
Webinar IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT) View
Webinar IICRC Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician (RRT) View
Webinar IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) View
Webinar IICRC Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician (RRT) View
Webinar IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) View
School of Surface Technology School of Surface Technology specializes in Certified Carpet Cleaning, Substrate And Subfloor Introduction, Upholster Cleaning, Water Damage Restoration, color repair training and more! As an IICRC-accredited trainer, its programs are designed for technicians and experts from the flooring industry and from related trades such as building and architecture.
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Below are the most recent student reviews for previous School of Surface Technology Courses. All reviews are from people who registered for and attended the course.
Average rating: Average Rating stars out of 5 stars ( 4.7 out of 5 stars - 240 240 student reviews)


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review userNehemiah J.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 26, 2025
Great combination of theory and practice. Great combination of theory and practice.
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review userAbraham C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 26, 2025
Ian is super knowledgeable! Ian is super knowledgeable!
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review userStan W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 24, 2025
Great course with relevant and easy to understand content, even for individuals just getting started in the industry. Very... Great course with relevant and easy to understand content, even for individuals just getting started in the industry. Very reasonable price to take the course compared to other organizations, and you can move through the course at your own convenience.
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review userjose n.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on March 14, 2025
Great glass Great glass
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review userMichael N.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 15, 2024
Ron was a wealth of knowledge and an exceptional teacher! I learned so much from this course and feel like I can not only... Ron was a wealth of knowledge and an exceptional teacher! I learned so much from this course and feel like I can not only take my WRT test with confidence, but also enter the field with confidence as well.
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review userVincent S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 8, 2024
Easy course to understand and follow Easy course to understand and follow
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review userJordan C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 7, 2024
Easy to follow and great way to refresh my skills and knowledge on the subject ! Fully reccomend this course to anyone needing... Easy to follow and great way to refresh my skills and knowledge on the subject ! Fully reccomend this course to anyone needing to brush up their knowledge! Thanks for providing this course !
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review userBobby H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 30, 2024
Great class. lots of valuable knowledge that i will remember forever. Great class. lots of valuable knowledge that i will remember forever.
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review userKristina C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 18, 2024
Ron was very knowledgeable and patient with questions Ron was very knowledgeable and patient with questions
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review userSpencer S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 14, 2024
I found the online class to be informative and well put-together. I was able to pass the IICRC exam with what was presented. I found the online class to be informative and well put-together. I was able to pass the IICRC exam with what was presented.
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review userJohn W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 19, 2024
Mr Ron was very informative about the WRT class and IICRC handbook and had knowledge on many subjects of interest kept his... Mr Ron was very informative about the WRT class and IICRC handbook and had knowledge on many subjects of interest kept his students engaged during class time asking questions and answering them as well I took my test the next day and got a 83.3 % and now have my WRT Certification. Thanks to Ron
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review userNeils M.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 12, 2024
Lovely instructor, very knowledgeable. I did the on-line course which is always going to be harder especially as it is quite... Lovely instructor, very knowledgeable. I did the on-line course which is always going to be harder especially as it is quite a practical subject. I would suggest maybe some more interaction with the students to keep them alert during the course.
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review userLee R.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 12, 2024
Good information. Presenting instructor was very good and had extensive historical knowledge. Answered all questions quickly. Good information. Presenting instructor was very good and had extensive historical knowledge. Answered all questions quickly.
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review userRyan B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on August 8, 2024
I was able maintain focus throughout the entire course due to the instructors enthusiasm and passion for wood characteristics.... I was able maintain focus throughout the entire course due to the instructors enthusiasm and passion for wood characteristics. 10/10 and highly recommend for those interested or looking for continuing education
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review userTeresa M.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 24, 2024
Ian the instructor went above and beyond to make sure i got all the information i needed. Ian the instructor went above and beyond to make sure i got all the information i needed.
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review userBrian W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on July 24, 2024
Ian really knows his trade. One of the best classes I had in a long time. I only wish he taught more IICRC classes. Good... Ian really knows his trade. One of the best classes I had in a long time. I only wish he taught more IICRC classes. Good and organized teacher.
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review userNicole H.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2024
The instructor was very knowledgeable and was very clear in all of the content. The instructor was very knowledgeable and was very clear in all of the content.
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review userJeff L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2024
Great class Great class
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review userVictoria B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2024
Ian was an awesome teacher! He made the class easy to understand and fun! He went the extra mile to make sure everyone understood... Ian was an awesome teacher! He made the class easy to understand and fun! He went the extra mile to make sure everyone understood where we were at and took time to answer any questions we might have had.
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review userLaurie C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2024
Ian really broke the class down and made it easy to learn. I appreciate his style of teaching. Ian really broke the class down and made it easy to learn. I appreciate his style of teaching.
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review userBen L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 27, 2024
Ian was fantastic, he took the time to explain all the information in a way that made sense to us. Thanks Ian! Ian was fantastic, he took the time to explain all the information in a way that made sense to us. Thanks Ian!
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review userJulia C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 14, 2024
Ron taught me so much. He really stressed the importance of getting to the problem quickly and it's going to help our company... Ron taught me so much. He really stressed the importance of getting to the problem quickly and it's going to help our company so much.
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review userAmanda D.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on June 14, 2024
Ron was an extremely knowledgeable instructor. He taught our class with humor, great examples, and clear experience in the... Ron was an extremely knowledgeable instructor. He taught our class with humor, great examples, and clear experience in the industry. The information we learned is valuable and lifelong. Thank you Zack Academy and Ron!
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review userDean F.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 23, 2024
The course was very easy to follow and navigate. Nearing the end of the course some of the audio is difficult to hear or... The course was very easy to follow and navigate. Nearing the end of the course some of the audio is difficult to hear or not present as well as some of the slides are not able to be read as images cover parts of the script. The exam at the end is not difficult if you have been paying attention for the duration of the course. I learned things I was not aware of.
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review userSteve H.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 7, 2024
I learned a lot from the course. I found the video to be very outdated. Also very frustrating that I constantly had to hit... I learned a lot from the course. I found the video to be very outdated. Also very frustrating that I constantly had to hit the "next button". It did not just play like it was supposed to.
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review userD. Tina F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 1, 2024
The class was very easy to navigate through and provided alot of information that will be shared with other employees.... The class was very easy to navigate through and provided alot of information that will be shared with other employees. It was very clear and consice.
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review userD. Tina F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on May 1, 2024
I enjoyed the class and took a lot of notes. Very informative and would like to take additional classes on this subject.... I enjoyed the class and took a lot of notes. Very informative and would like to take additional classes on this subject. I will be making notes for other employees.
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review userSam T.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 6, 2024
Great class with the information it offers Great class with the information it offers
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review userTanner S.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 4, 2024
Teacher was on time for class with a ton of videos and material to make a class like this a little easier online. Good class Teacher was on time for class with a ton of videos and material to make a class like this a little easier online. Good class
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review userIvan G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on April 4, 2024
By the last day it really came together. By the last day it really came together.
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review userDylan P.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 16, 2024
<p>Very knowledgeable and very good at explaining himself.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

Very knowledgeable and very good at explaining himself.



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review userRamona K.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on February 16, 2024
Instructor was well prepared and very knowledgeable. Instructor was well prepared and very knowledgeable.
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review userTaylor G.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on January 25, 2024
Very informative Very informative
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review userRayner F.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 28, 2023
This training really worth it! It was a pleasure to learn a lot about carpet cleaning world from Ian, he is the best instructor.... This training really worth it! It was a pleasure to learn a lot about carpet cleaning world from Ian, he is the best instructor. He highlighted each topic with what you need to know most. I will defintely recommend this training, and thank you Ian we really appreciate your patient and dedication
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review userTommie C.
3 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 28, 2023
My instructor did a great job disseminating the information. He was clear concise and to the point, but the class times... My instructor did a great job disseminating the information. He was clear concise and to the point, but the class times were long and could've been broken up to give our brains time to absorb it all.
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review userLuke W.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 15, 2023
Ron did a good job of relating personal experience to the slides, and going outside the basic material to help me understand... Ron did a good job of relating personal experience to the slides, and going outside the basic material to help me understand why and what sort of other things to look for that are not in the material or test.
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review userRobert B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 13, 2023
Class was great ,but I did have to submit my own CE's to the IICRC. Class was great ,but I did have to submit my own CE's to the IICRC.
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review userJoseph A.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on December 7, 2023
Ron was very knowledgeable of the information and taught it well. Ron was very knowledgeable of the information and taught it well.
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review userMatthew L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 25, 2023
This course was extremely informative. I am glad I chose this course for my CEC. This course was extremely informative. I am glad I chose this course for my CEC.
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review userEsteban C.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 17, 2023
Ron was great. Very informative and drills the information into your head so that it is impossible for you to forget. Very... Ron was great. Very informative and drills the information into your head so that it is impossible for you to forget. Very friendly and wants everyone to ask as many questions as you can. He even asked when the course was over if anybody is confused about anything that he would stay on and make sure you understand. Also have great tips on how to make your business successful. 10/10 recommend.
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review userJoshua A.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 17, 2023
Ron was very thorough, and took time to explain in detail and answer any and all questions! Even took time to stay with people... Ron was very thorough, and took time to explain in detail and answer any and all questions! Even took time to stay with people after who needed extra help/ time understanding!!
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review userSorin S.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 17, 2023
Good understandings and professional Good understandings and professional
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review userGeovanne C.
3 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 17, 2023
It was ok It was ok
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review userCindy L.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 17, 2023
Good Course Good Course
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review userRyan K.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on November 9, 2023
Ron is plenty knowledgable, given his many many years of experience. Friendly and uplifting disposition. The only issue I... Ron is plenty knowledgable, given his many many years of experience. Friendly and uplifting disposition. The only issue I have is not with Ron, but rather this trend towards online learning. I don't agree with learning a very "hands-on" trade by watching videos. This method of learning offers significantly less value than an in-person experience with an instructor. I learned information to pass a test; not to better learn my trade. That is a fundamental flaw in this system and reeks of 'death spiral' in which the moment there is a shift in the IICRC requirement, OR people stop finding value in this medium, these webinars will be obsolete. I can find information to better my trade easily and without any incurred expense in other places of the internet. The value here is in HANDS-ON experience and IICRC certification. If the latter goes you have no relative value.
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review userJerome O.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on October 13, 2023
The class was very informative and entertaining which makes learning more fun. It was easy to log on and download all my... The class was very informative and entertaining which makes learning more fun. It was easy to log on and download all my material. The teacher was great and quite knowlegable about carpet repair. Excellent time spent.
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review userStephen M.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on September 28, 2023
Class was good, but did have some issues with the slides and sound having lag time between moving forward and had to back... Class was good, but did have some issues with the slides and sound having lag time between moving forward and had to back up and restart sections. But overall, was a good course.
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review userEmily G.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on August 18, 2023
I did not really feel confident taking the test. I just felt like I wish we have gone over more I did not really feel confident taking the test. I just felt like I wish we have gone over more
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review userCole J.
4 stars out of 5 stars attended on August 18, 2023
The class was fairly simple and the basic concepts were covered. The test was fairly simple and straightforward, if the examine... The class was fairly simple and the basic concepts were covered. The test was fairly simple and straightforward, if the examine read and worked on the material on their own time. I personally found it difficult to pay attention during the zoom classes. I think having a review guide that a person can fill out or a practiced test the instructor could go over would help make a clearer understandin of the work and what needs to be known.
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review userJohn B.
5 stars out of 5 stars attended on August 14, 2023
To be perfectly honest, I always imagined CCT would be the absolute last class I would enjoy. However, Tom did a fantastic... To be perfectly honest, I always imagined CCT would be the absolute last class I would enjoy. However, Tom did a fantastic job he not only was able to keep my attention but made it so interesting I was able to focus and retain most of the information. When it comes to carpet cleaning this is definitely the class you need to take.
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