Training - EPD

Prior experience: Optional. Passion: Required.

EPD University offers installation training programs to provide hands-on instruction to aspiring film technicians. Our courses will teach you everything from installing sun control window film in skyscrapers to applying PPF on Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

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Jumpstart Your Career as a Film Technician with Job Placement

Enrolling in our film installation school will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to begin your career in a niche trade. If desired, after completing any training course we will introduce you to an existing 3M Authorized Dealer for employment where you’ll use your newly acquired expertise to begin perfecting your craft.

Meet Your Film Installation Instructors

Shawn Hobson | Lead Trainer

Shawn is the lead trainer at Energy Products Distribution. He has 35 years of experience as a film installer and over eight years as a trainer. Shawn believes that the level of training available for automotive and architectural films is unlike anything that was offered in the past.

“When I started in this field we were all basically self-taught or learned from other installers who also had figured things out on their own. The tools, instruction, and support available today makes the learning process so much more pleasant and successful.”

Pam Rizzi | Installation Trainer

Pam has been in the window film industry for 24 years and provides customers with onsite automotive film training and technical support. Not only does she teach trainees how to install film on glass and paint, but she also shows them how to operate the hardware and software required to cut patterns. As an added bonus, Pam has expertise in architectural installations.

“I’m passionate about the industry and love bringing new people into it.”

Nate Cooper | Installation Trainer

Nate is a car enthusiast who was introduced to the film industry when he joined EPD in 2017. Since then, he has become a great onsite automotive trainer, helping trainees master their craft in their own environment, and on something that he loves – cars!

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Courses for Installing
Architectural Films & Finishes

3M Insulating / Sun Control Window Film*

EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course designed to expose the trainee to the basics of insulating window film installation on residential and commercial windows. By no means will you leave an expert, but you should leave with the skillset necessary to practice – and practice makes perfect. (Note: This is not factory certification training.)

Training Fee: $795.00 / person
(includes installation tools and lunch)

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3M Safety & Security Window Film*

EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course designed to expose the trainee to the basics of security window film installation on residential and commercial windows. You will also learn how to install window film attachment systems. By no means will you leave an expert, but you should leave with the skillset necessary to practice – and practice makes perfect. (Note: This is not factory certification training.)

Training Fee: $995.00 / person
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3M Glass Finishes Decorative Film

EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course designed to expose the trainee to the basics of decorative window film installation on residential and commercial windows. By no means will you leave an expert, but you should leave with the skillset necessary to practice – and practice makes perfect. (Note: This is not factory certification training.)

Training Fee: $795.00 / person
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3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes

The 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes Preferred Installer Program is comprised of two elements: a two-day training course and a one-day testing session.

Two-day training: We will cover the skills and knowledge necessary to apply DI-NOC architectural films in an interior design setting. Completion of the training will allow participants to complete DI-NOC applications using appropriate materials, tools, and techniques. Applications include, but are not limited to, flat surfaces, door wrapping, complex curves, corners, and more. In addition to application techniques, other training topics include surface preparation, installation considerations, and maintenance and repair recommendations.

One-day testing: Successful completion of this test earns participants 3M’s DI-NOC Architectural Finishes Preferred Installer designation. This one-day test is comprised of nine different application stations that participants are required to successfully complete. Application techniques tested are taught during the training session. Participation in the training and testing does not guarantee earning the 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes Preferred Installer designation.

Training Fee: $1,200.00 / person (includes installation tools and lunch)

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Automotive Films

Automotive Window Film Installation Training

EPD offers a two (2) day hands-on installation training course for learning to apply automotive window film. The course includes the following: basic window film knowledge; overview of installation tools; how to cut film; how to heat shrink; how to squeegee; and how to remove film.

Please note that this is not 3M certified installation training. This course is designed for the trainee who wants to learn how to install automotive window film but is not prepared to meet the requirements to become a 3M automotive window film dealer. Taking the course does not imply that EPD will sell the trainee or his/her employer film. It is up to the trainee or his/her employer to source material beyond the initial training.

Training Fee: $1,295.00 / person (includes installation tools and lunch each day)

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3M Automotive Window Film Installer Training*

EPD offers a two (2) day hands-on installation training course featuring the latest techniques and best practices for applying 3M Automotive Window Film. You will leave with a Certificate of Completion. When you have mastered your installation techniques after some practice, you can take the next step to further your accreditation by successfully passing an installation test within twelve (12) months of your original training. Once you have passed the test, you will receive the title of 3M Automotive Window Film with Crystalline Preferred Installer. (You must be a 3M Authorized Dealer to attend this training and/or testing.)

Training Fee: $995.00 / person (includes installation tools and lunch each day)

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3M Paint Protection Film Installer Training*

EPD offers a two (2) day hands-on installation training course for the trainee to learn the most exacting standards and best practices for protecting vehicle surfaces from chips, scratches, and weathering through the installation of 3M Paint Protection Film. You will leave with a Certificate of Completion. When you have mastered your installation techniques after some practice, you can take the next step to further your accreditation by successfully passing an installation test within twelve (12) months of your original training. Once you have passed the test, you will receive the title of 3M Paint Protection Film Preferred Installer.

Training Fee: $995.00 / person
(includes installation tools and lunch each day)

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3M Paint Protection Film - Advanced*

Paint Correction

EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on training course for automotive paint correction. This is a basic skills class that focuses on a two-stage correction process and is taught using a dual action machine. Although paint correction can be taken to extreme levels, this class will help prepare you to repair mildly damaged paint to the point where 3M Ceramic Coating can be applied.

This course does not include ceramic coating training. However, we encourage you to take our ceramic coating course in conjunction with our paint correction course.

Training Fee: $395.00 / person

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3M Ceramic Coating

EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course designed to expose the trainee to the basics of ceramic coating application. We will cover vehicle preparation, tools, and application procedures for paint, plastics, and windshields. Comprehensive details regarding material composition and warranty will also be covered.

This training course does not include paint correction. However, we encourage you to take our paint correction course in conjunction with our ceramic coating course as paint correction is usually a necessary step before applying ceramic coating.

Training Fee: $395.00 / person (includes lunch and start-up kit)

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Bray Windshield Skin*

Bray Windshield Skin* EPD offers a one (1) day hands-on installation training course for up to three trainees designed to expose all of you to the basics of windshield skin protection. By no means will you leave as experts, but you should leave with the skillset necessary to practice – and practice makes perfect.

Training Fee: $3,150.00 (includes 2 rolls of material, installation tools, marketing displays, and lunch)

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*The above training is subject to factory necessity.

Praise for EPD University

"Thank you so much for taking the time to come teach us, we really appreciate your help." - Julio S.
"You were a big help in speeding up Joe on rear windows. He is doing great." - Mark M.
"Thank you for taking time from your schedule to help us. We appreciate you and feel it will help us in moving forward with our tinting procedures." - Denise B.
"I wanted to take a quick second and let you know how much I appreciate all your help and support! You have helped us through the years find a good installer, training each candidate we brought forward. Now that we have great installers, you continue to help us by fixing our cutting hardware, which means the world to us!" - Pablo F.

Take Control of Your Future. We’ll Invest in Your Success.

Forging a new career path can feel overwhelming, but we’ll help you every step of the way. Why? Because in addition to our desire to help others find a fulfilling and lucrative vocation, it’s also in our best interest for you to succeed. The more skilled window film technicians there are installing our products, the more our distribution business grows. Essentially, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to secure a rewarding career, and your success will fuel our growth.

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There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Learn on a Computer.

And film installation is one of them. EPD University offers the invaluable combination of product knowledge and hands-on technical expertise. We hold our installation courses in person at our training center in Baltimore, Maryland.

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EPD University conducts its hands-on training courses at:

Energy Products Distribution
4208 Fitch Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21236

Overnight accommodations can be made at the following nearby hotels:

Hilton Garden Inn
5015 Campbell Boulevard
White Marsh, MD 21236
410-427-0600

Hampton Inn
8225 Town Center Drive
White Marsh, MD 21236
410-931-2200

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Prior experience: Optional. Passion: Required.

Jumpstart Your Career as a Film Technician with Job Placement

Meet Your Film Installation Instructors

Courses for Installing
Architectural Films & Finishes

Courses for Installing
Automotive Films

Praise for EPD University

Take Control of Your Future. We’ll Invest in Your Success.

There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Learn on a Computer.

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Prior experience: Optional. Passion: Required.

Jumpstart Your Career as a Film Technician with Job Placement

Meet Your Film Installation Instructors

Courses for Installing Architectural Films & Finishes

Courses for Installing Automotive Films

Praise for EPD University

Take Control of Your Future. We’ll Invest in Your Success.

There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Learn on a Computer.

EPD University conducts its hands-on training courses at:

Connect With US

Brands We Represent

Courses for Installing
Architectural Films & Finishes

Courses for Installing
Automotive Films