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2025 Industry Training Programs

More opportunities to up your skills and add to your knowledge base

In addition to the vast offerings of workshops and regional training programs that NTCA is offering this year, many NTCA sponsors, supporters and other industry companies have training and educational programs of their own. 

We bring you a non-exhaustive list of other programs you may be interested in — either offered on site or at a location near you. Please take a look at these opportunities and take advantage of those that pique your interest to add to your skill and knowledge base in 2025. 


Alpha Professional Tools®

Founded in 1986, Alpha Professional Tools® is a leading manufacturer of quality tools for professionals in the natural/engineered stone, porcelain, ceramic, glass, construction, and hardscape industries. Alpha® provides the best products for cutting, drilling, shaping and polishing all types of materials. Alpha also offers a variety of services to support their products including a Free Re-Tipping service, tool repair center, and product support and training. Learn about Alpha training opportunities for 2025 at: https://www.alpha-tools.com/Calendar.aspx

ARDEX Academy: Hands-On Training That Works

Take your skills to the next level with ARDEX Academy! We offer hands-on workshops, online courses, and customized training for flooring and tiling professionals. Learn installation best practices, product applications, and the latest industry techniques – all led by ARDEX experts. 

Whether you’re perfecting subfloor prep, tile and grout installations, or advanced surface solutions, ARDEX Academy has the course for you. Find upcoming training sessions and details here: ardexamericas.com/services/ardexacademy

Artisans Revolution in Tile (A.R.T. 2025) Training

What is the tile artisan movement? It’s about respecting the craft as an artisan trade and a conduit to recapture the magnificence of tile as an art form. Now in its third year, A.R.T. training is a premier opportunity for seasoned tile setters to up their game with new skills in creating, designing and pricing hand-shaped mosaics. It will take place at the new CTEF facility in Nashville, Tenn., from September 29-October 2. This comprehensive training is open to 16 qualified participants with at least five years of experience in the tile trade, currently working as a tile installer. More information and an application will be posted on the Tile Trade Artisans Guild group on Facebook by April 1, 2025. Registration fee is $1000. Generous sponsorship by LATICRETE and the NTCA includes training, materials, hotel and most meals, as well as a free one-year membership to NTCA. Keep your eyes peeled; classes fill up quickly.

Atlas Concorde

Atlas Plan Official Fabricators Certification offers key benefits to fabricators working with porcelain stoneware. After passing cutting tests at their business in the presence of an Atlas Plan technician or sales representative, certified fabricators gain:

  • Preferential sales conditions
  • Assistance for material breakage
  • Ten-year warranty on slabs
  • Promotion within the Atlas Plan network and on digital channels
  • Personalized Atlas Plan Official Fabricators plate
  • Ongoing documentation, support, updates and more!

Atlas Plan also organizes free technical training events on large slab processing, bonding, and treatment. Visit https://www.atlasplan.com/en/official-fabricators/ for details.

Coverings 2025

Coverings 2025 will be held April 29 – May 2 at the Orange County Convention Center in
Orlando, Fla. Coverings is North America’s leading tile and stone event, delivering cutting-edge learning opportunities for industry professionals. Explore live demos, on-demand show floor audio tours, interactive sessions, and partner-led education from top organizations like NTCA, TCNA, CTEF, NSI, ISFA, SFA, and many more. Gain the insights and resources you need to thrive in today’s competitive market, exclusively at Coverings 2025. Don’t miss out – learn more and register at www.Coverings.com.

LATICRETE Industry Training

LATICRETE supports installers, distributors and other construction professionals through robust training and education programs, including self-paced e-learning such as LATICRETE University and in-depth hands-on training such as Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) seminars. Additionally, LATICRETE offers an extensive array of webinars and CEU courses, available in-person or online via AEC Daily. Covering product knowledge, installation techniques, and best practices, these sessions help professionals, from installers to designers, stay ahead of the latest industry advancements. Whether you’re expanding your skills or learning new methods, LATICRETE delivers practical, accessible education to boost confidence and on-the-job success. https://www.laticrete.com/en/support-and-training/training-hub

Louisville Tile

Elevate your tile expertise by learning from the pros at Louisville Tile. The distributor’s comprehensive training program offers: 

  • Featured Product Videos: Gain insights into Louisville Tile’s latest products and innovative solutions. 
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Enhance your professional development with industry-leading certifications. 
  • On-Site Training Events: Attend in-person events at Louisville Tile ProShops across the Midwest, featuring industry experts and manufacturers. 

Louisville Tile is committed to providing technical expertise, innovative tile solutions, superior customer service, and the best products in the industry at competitive prices – and is proud to partner with leading industry organizations such as the NTCA, CTDA, TCAA, and CTEF to advance the tile and stone industry. https://www.louisville-tile.com/2025-training-events/

MAPEI

The 2025 MAPEI Technical Institute (MTI) provides the highest-quality training at MAPEI locations in Deerfield Beach, Fla.; San Bernardino, Calif., Garland, Tex.; Calhoun, Ga.; West Chicago, Ill.; Swedesboro,NJ; and Fredericksburg, Va. Other locations available upon request.

MAPEI’s Fundamental Systems Training offer an overview of product knowledge, industry standards, product demonstrations, and hands-on class participation:

  • TSIS – Tile and stone installation systems from preparation to finishers for stone/tile/grout.
  • GPT – Gauged porcelain tile from preparation to installation of floors/walls.
  • Mapeheat – Best practices/tips for floor-heating installation.
  • FCIS – Floor covering installation systems including preparation,moisture-control, carpet, resilient, and wood-flooring adhesives.
  • “Special Request” – Customized upon request for MAPEI customers.

https://www.mapei.com/us/en-us/training-and-technical-service/in-person-trainings

MUD 8

The eighth edition of The MUD Event takes place October 9-11, 2025 at a new venue: DeFusco Industrial Supply at 40 W. Hoover Ave in Mesa, Ariz. MUD 8 showcases the many tricks of the trade, old and new, along with a vendor fair, workshop, daily raffle, plus CTI and ACT testing, courtesy of CTEF. This three-day, contractor-led, contractor-focused tile event offers countless hands-on floor and wall mud learning opportunities, a mud tournament, one-on-one training sessions, and rep race. Learn more at https://www.Facebook.com/mynameismudevent. Questions? Contact [email protected] and rsvp at https://mudevent8.resvify.com

Noble Company

Noble Company, a proud sponsor of NTCA educational opportunities, offers free hands-on Contractor Product Training opportunities covering a variety of installation methods (commercial and residential) that can be tailored to a specific requirement based upon contractor needs. This training is specifically designed to help tile contractors avoid costly callbacks, improve installation efficiency, and maximize shower sales.

Noble offers 15 AIA & IDCEC approved 1-hr LU/HSW CEUs for design and construction professionals, which focus on creative and lasting solutions to challenging installation requirements.

Noble product training, education opportunities and instructional product videos may be found at www.noblecompany.com.

PROFLEX®

PROFLEX® manufactures membrane products that assist with water vapor reduction, sound control, crack suppression, and other products for complete flooring systems. PROFLEX® membranes are ideal for interior and exterior applications of ceramic tile, stone, brick, as well as for interior applications of wood and other flooring. www.proflex.us

  • When Sound Control Matters: Floor Underlayment Solutions: AEC Daily (CEU Course)
  • NTCA Workshop, Failures, Could it Be Me? August 5th, 2025 
  • Shoreline Flooring Supplies: 1715 Latham Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33409
  • NTCA Workshop, Failures, Could it Be Me? April 22nd, 2025 
  • CISCO Flooring Supplies: 4455 Dardanelle Rd., Suite B-2, Orlando, FL, 32808

Protecto Wrap 

Protecto Wrap Company manufactures flooring underlayments that meet or exceed the design requirements and specifications for both residential and commercial applications. We offer AIA Continuing Education classes, product demonstrations, design consultation and field technical support for all of our products which include sound control for tile, wood and LVT flooring in addition to our anti fracture and waterproofing membranes.

PROVAcademy

PROVAcademy offers an on-demand training resource featuring easy-to-follow educational videos focused on PROVA® products. From waterproofing and building elements to underlayments and shower base designs, this platform provides essential knowledge to elevate your installation skills. Join Duane Farley, PROVA’s Canadian Installation & Technical Specialist, who brings over 45 years of industry experience, from family-owned flooring businesses to leading roles in product development and training. Learn about the latest innovations and best practices in installation. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise with PROVA products and boost your confidence in the field. https://www.mdpro.com/prova/provacademy-form

Schluter®-Systems Workshops

Schluter®-Systems offers a variety of workshops across North America that are designed for industry professionals. Informative and engaging, Schluter workshops combine hands-on, theoretical, and demonstrative training, and are free to attend.

Learn, connect, and be inspired by other professionals of the trade, while Schluter technical experts share best practices and innovative applications that can be achieved using Schluter products.

Schluter supports education and training on industry-approved ceramic and stone tile installation methods. It actively participates in the development of standards and specifications for ceramic tile installation through representation in industry organizations such as the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and the Terrazzo, Tile, and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC). For details, visit: www.SchluterEvents.com or https://bit.ly/schluterevents

wedi

wedi brings 40 years of expertise, offering everything you need to build the best waterproof shower system possible with today’s technology – made in the USA. As your partner in premium-quality building panels and shower solutions, wedi provides a vast collection of products and training programs to ensure your installation experience is great. From Certified Installer and PRO-Certified Installer Workshops to its 1-on-1 First-Time-Assistance on-site training program, wedi will teach you everything you need to know to avoid errors and gain profits through more projects a year, backed by a meaningful manufacturer’s warranty. Check out our workshops or First Time Assistance application at www.wedicorp.com.

WarmlyYours 

The WarmlyYours Installer Certification Program is for professionals such as flooring installers, electricians, and general contractors. Currently, the program is split into 3 tiers: electric floor heating, snow melting, and comfort products like towel warmers. Each tier consists of different learning modules with corresponding assessments. Once a tier is successfully completed, the user will be entitled to an online certificate, a registered certification number, information throughout the year about crucial updates to products and training materials, and potential customer referrals in their area of operation. The program will also be expanded in the future to also cover troubleshooting radiant heating systems. https://www.warmlyyours.com/courses

Warmup

Warmup PRO is a brand new platform for electricians, builders, and other professionals who want to improve their knowledge of underfloor heating. Become a qualified installer by completing specialized training programs and gain exclusive access to a range of benefits specifically curated to Warmup PRO members. Whether you’re an expert or just starting out, our program is designed to prepare you with the skills and resources you need. The program launches late February/early March. Learn more: www.warmup.com/warmup-pro 

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Lesley Goddin has been writing and journaling since her first diary at age 11. Her journey has taken her through a career in publishing and publicity, landing her the editor position of TileLetter and its special publications in 2006. Her goal is to educate, inspire, recognize and encourage those in the tile industry -- especially the tile and stone contractor.

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