Education and Certification

ASTA America is committed to supporting architects with valuable education on Rolling Steel Doors. We offer three AIA Approved Courses that cover in-depth lessons on Rolling Steel Doors, Fire Doors, and Wind Load Fundamentals. Simply click on your preferred course title to register.

For a more personalized approach, our Lunch & Learn sessions provide the flexibility to tailor content to your specific needs. These sessions can cover our AIA-approved courses or be customized to focus on:

• Architectural design considerations for Rolling Steel Doors
• Project-specific solutions and applications
• Advanced installation and maintenance practices

Virtual or in-person – we make it easy to bring your team together, whether online or at your office.

AIA Approved Courses

• Fire Rated Rolling Doors
  • AIA Course Number: IAD08D
  • Course Credit:
    • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
    • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
    • 1 AIBD CE Hour
    • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
    • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour
  • Course Description: In this one-hour course, participants will receive a general overview of both fire rated and non-fire rated rolling doors and their competitive advantages in the door industry. It will discuss the components of each type of rolling doors, focusing on customization options, efficiency, and ability to protect individuals during a fire. By the end of this course, design professionals will be able to differentiate between fire rated and non-fire rated rolling doors and specify the door that meets code and best suits their customers’ needs.
    
    
• Ready to Roll: An Introduction to Rolling Steel Doors
  • AIA Course Number: AST08A
  • Course Credit:
    • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
    • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
    • 1 AIBD CE Hour
    • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
    • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour
  • Course Description: In this one-hour course, participants will receive a general overview of rolling steel doors and their competitive advantages in the door industry. It will discuss the components of rolling steel doors, focusing on their customization options, efficiency, and ability to protect assets and occupants from environmental hazards. By the end of this course, design professionals will be able to differentiate between rolling steel door product offerings and specify the products that best suit their projects to include efficient, safe, and strong doors. 
    
    
• Understanding Wind Load Fundamentals 
  • AIA Course Number: AST08B
  • Course Credit: 
    • 1 AAA Structured Learning Hour
    • 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
    • 1 AIBD CE Hour
    • 1 OAA Structured Learning Hour
    • 1 SAA Core Learning Hour
  • Course Description: There are many variables that need to be considered to specify the correct rolling door in a wind load application. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss wind load as it pertains to rolling doors and the safety of installers and occupants. Design professionals will learn the details required to specify the correct door for each application based on environment and regulations, as well as be able to calculate the required design pressure (±PSF).

INTERESTED IN SCHEDULING A LUNCH & LEARN?

Lunch & Learn sessions can be held virtually or in person at your office, making it easier than ever to bring your team together for valuable professional development. Complete the form below and we'll contact you to schedule your Lunch &Learn.