Joint WFCA, CFI Training Gets Underway

Anaheim, CA, Jan. 24, 2014 -- The World Floor Covering Association said that 62 installers and associates from  across the country attended the week-long inaugural, installation training event led by the Certified Floorcovering Installers Jan. 14-17 in Chicago.

Workshop participants received hands-on training and certification in carpet, ceramic, resilient, laminate and wood flooring installation.

The initiative also provided training in installation sales and inspection.

All sessions were led by CFI instructors and overseen by CEO Jim Walker.

Tom Jennings, WFCA vice president of member services, also provided instruction on client service and customer relations.

Installers who successfully completed the coursework received entry-level CFI certification in the surfaces for which they registered, as well as a CFI identification badge, a completion certificate, and a listing on the CFI website.