Below is a list of dates and locations for the accreditation classes. for further information, contact Terry Burns at (443) 249-7919.

Accreditation Classes

2012 Schedule

Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

March 22-24th
OPCMIA Local 528/478 Training Facility
Seattle, WA

Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

April 19-21st
CPAA Training Facility
Grapevine, TX

Master Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

April 23-24th
CPAA Training Facility
Grapevine, TX

Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

May 24-26th
OPCMIA Local 633 Training Facility
New Brighton, MN

Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

June 14-16th
CPAA Training Facility
Stevensville, MD

Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

July 19-21st
CPAA Training Facility
Grapevine, TX

Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

August 23-25th
OPCMIA Local 500/600 Training Facility
Arcadia, CA

Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

October 18-20th
CPAA Training Facility
Grapevine, TX

Master Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

November 13-14th
CPAA Training Facility
Stevensville, MD

Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

November 15-17th
CPAA Training Facility
Stevensville, MD

Craftsman Accreditation
Class Itinerary and Related Information

December 13-15th
CPAA Training Facility
Grapevine, TX
 

Class Descriptions

Master Craftsman

The Master Craftsman Accreditation is designed to develop the advanced skills needed to successfully handle any situation. Topics include advanced placement and finishing techniques, concrete mix designs and effective countermeasures for improperly finished slabs. Extensive hand on instruction is provided to further establish the advances skills of the Master Craftsman.

Craftsman

The Craftsman Accreditation is designed to thoroughly teach the proper mechanical process for polishing concrete, as well as offer a complete understanding of the tools of the trade. Participants are also offered basic business techniques for bidding and managing projects. Hand on training and education is provided to establish the skill sets required at the Craftsman level.

Tradesman

The Tradesman Accreditation is reserved for our trade show seminars. These discuss the basic terms and procedures for performing processed concrete, but does not include hands on training and instruction.


Testimonials

The Concrete Polishing Association's accreditation classes are designed to help contractors be successful. We have had hundreds attend the classes that want to express their gratitude. Below are few of their comments.

CPAA Craftsman

January 22, 2012

I was very impressed with the level of knowledge and the information given by the instructor.

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CPAA Craftsman

November 17, 2011

This class has been great! It has helped clear up some foggy areas for me. It was a professional experience. I highly recommend this class and will send additional guys here in the future!

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CPAA Craftsman

February 12, 2011

I enjoyed the hands on part of the class, being able to get a feel from one machine to the next. I found the classroom portion of the course to be very informative as well; Learning what affects the...

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CPAA Tradesman at WOC 2011

January 18, 2011

I've been waiting for a couple of years to visit the World of Concrete and I am pretty glad with the organization and emphasis on the Concrete Polishing Industry. The CPAA luncheon and Tradesman...

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CPAA Craftsman

December 9, 2010

Very well presented. Attention to detail is well done. A good source for networking and sharing experience.

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CPAA Craftsman

November 11, 2010

The class not only offers the process of polished concrete, but it gives you a prospective on how to improve some of your basic steps. There are other concrete polishers to talk with and learn about...

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CPAA Craftsman

July 22, 2010

If you want to be the best in your industry, you will learn it by the best - the CPAA!

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