Events were canceled, people were quarantined, and people turned to online learning. While the coronavirus pandemic didn’t bode well for our economy, it did contribute to increasing interest in online education. Here are some brand new flooring-related CEUs and courses aimed to help you hone your skills and prepare you for when the tide turns. 

Carpet Fiber & Performance by Antron

To help designers understand why they should include a fiber specification to their carpet selection, this CEU, registered as 1 value with Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), explains the difference of various fiber types and fiber shapes as it relates to long-term performance. To locate the course, search for the IDEC course number 110850. 

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Discovering Trends & Color in the New Decade by Mannington Commercial

This CEU presentation by Samantha Fletcher, creative manager, Mannington Commercial, explores the importance of color in design, as well as our everyday lives, and the need for a universal color system. It how Pantone determines the Color of the Year by examining macro and micro trends for the year and decade. 

https://www.manningtoncommercial.com/representatives/

Improving Installation Methods by Ardex Americas

The new Ardex video library on YouTube showcases projects, product demonstrations, along with an “Ask the Expert” series. The short videos are available in English, Spanish and French.

https://www.youtube.com/user/ARDEX101/videos

Schönox Social Distance Learning

While Schönox traditionally offers subfloor preparation trainings at its facility in Florence, Ala., it amped up technical training for contractors, installers, retailers and distributors via the web during the coronavirus pandemic.

https://hpsubfloors.com/distance-learning-webinars/