Education

HPBExpo26 General Education Sessions will take place conveniently on the trade show floor. The 2026 lineup includes a new Business Bootcamp series as well as sessions and demonstrations in our outdoor classroom. Dive deep into the issues and trends impacting our industry with expert-led classes designed to give attendees a competitive edge.

HPBExpo26 Education is FREE with Your Badge Registration!

Business Bootcamp

Geared towards Hearth Retailers & Chimney Service Companies, this is a 6-class series on the essential skills every small business leader needs to succeed today.

Technical Track

Focus on the skills and knowledge essential for successfully servicing and troubleshooting industry products while staying up to date with industry safety standards and best practices.

General Business Track

Discover a range of sessions tailored for owners, managers, sales teams, and any customer service role. These sessions provide valuable insights across essential business areas—including marketing, finance, capital resources, operations, and more.

Expo is a great opportunity to get some education in and your techs certified with the prep class beforehand. It’s really a good way to get your guys trained up and stay ahead of what’s going on currently in the industry.

Ian Reed

Co-Owner, Hearth & Home

Get Certified at HPBExpo

Each year at HPBExpo, the National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) offers in-person review courses, with the option to take the certification exam on-site. To participate, simply register in advance and choose HPBExpo as your “review location” when purchasing your review course and exam through the NFI website.

NFI is the professional certification division of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Education Foundation (HPBEF). Its mission is to promote public safety by establishing recognized credentials for professionals who plan and install residential hearth appliances and venting systems.

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) will host review courses and exams for the Certified Chimney Sweep® designation.

This live, one-day review covers content in the Chimney and Venting Essentials Manual, assisting candidates in completing the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® exam to become a CSIA Certified Sweep® (CCS®). Becoming a certified sweep demonstrates expertise and professionalism, giving you a competitive edge in the market.

Directly after the course, you will take the CCS® exam, though you can elect to take your exam up to one year later.

Train your team. Earn CEUs right on the Show floor.

Mark your calendars for HPBExpo26, March 18-21 for a new line up of free educational opportunities for you and your staff.

Education

Business Bootcamp

Technical Track

General Business Track

Get Certified at HPBExpo

Train your team. Earn CEUs right on the Show floor.

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