3M’s 2017 Training Schedule Released
Most of the classes take place at 3M's headquarters in Minnesota, but a few will held at locations throughout the country.
St. Paul, Minnesota-based 3M has developed a variety of expert-led programs for wrap installers of all levels. The company offers the 3M Advanced Installation Training course and its accreditation programs: 3M Certified Graphics Installation Co. program; 3M Preferred Graphics Installer program; and 3M Endorsed Installer for 3M Knifeless Tape and Architectural Surfaces.
“Earning certification through 3M’s installation programs is a great way to fine-tune your wrap skills and differentiate yourself from your peers,” says Marcio Oliveira, technical service supervisor for 3M Commercial Solutions Division. “Our courses are led by experts in the field, and will provide attendees with tools, knowledge and hands-on training that will take them to the next level of their profession.”
The company announces the following 2017 training opportunities, all of which will take place at 3M’s Application Center in St. Paul:
March 13-16-3M Endorsed Knifeless
March 20-22-3M Advanced Training
March 20-23-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program
March 23-24-3M Preferred Testing
April 10-12-3M Certified Training
April 13-14-3M Certified Testing
April 17-20-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program
April 24-26-3M Advanced Testing
April 27-28-3M Preferred Testing
May 22-24-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program
June 18-19-3M Advanced Training
June 19-22-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program
June 22-23-3M Preferred Testing
July 10-13-3M Endorsed Knifeless
July 17-19-3M Advanced Training
July 17-20-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program
July 20-21-3M Preferred Testing
July 24-26-3M Certified Training
July 27-28-3M Certified Testing
Aug. 7-10-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program
Aug. 14-16-3M Advanced Training
Aug. 17-18-3M Preferred Testing
Aug. 21-23-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program (for 3M Preferred Installers)
Sept. 11-14-3M Endorsed Knifeless
Sept 18-20-3M Advanced Training
Sept. 18-21-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program
Sept 21-22-3M Preferred Testing
Oct. 9-11-3M Certified Training
Oct. 12-13-3M Certified Testing
Oct. 16-18-3M Advanced Training
Oct. 16-19-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program
Oct. 19-20-3M Preferred Testing
Oct. 30 to Nov. 2-3M Endorsed Knifeless
Nov. 6-9-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program
Nov. 13-15-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program (for 3M Preferred Installers)
Nov. 13-15-3M Advanced Training
Nov. 16-17-3M Preferred Testing
Dec. 4-7-3M Endorsed Architectural Installer Program
Dec. 11-13-3M Advanced Training
Dec. 14-15-3M Preferred Testing
In addition to St. Paul, 3M testing and training programs are offered throughout the country at the following locations:
- Lowen Certified in Hutchinson, Kansas
- Geek Wraps University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- J3 Industries in Addison, Texas
- Wrapix Academy in Burbank, California.
The 3M Advanced Installation Training program offers professional graphics training to improve installer’s skills and prepare them for 3M Certified or Preferred installation testing. Successful completion of the testing and program requirements provide 3M Certified Companies and 3M Preferred Installers networking opportunities with fellow industry peers, inclusion on the 3M Installer Locator and rights to the 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company or 3M Preferred Graphics Installer titles.
