FCITS to Offer Two-Day Rigid Core Training Program in Mid-September

Dalton, GA, September 11, 2026—Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS) will present a two-day rigid core training program September 16 to 17 at Atlanta Flooring Design in Suwanee, Georgia. The hands-on program will help flooring professionals identify potential problems before installation, reduce costly callbacks and make informed product and installation recommendations.

Led by FCITS- and WFCA-certified lead instructors, the course combines technical instruction with practical, real-world training. Participants will learn how to recognize common rigid core flooring issues, evaluate site and installation conditions, select the appropriate product for each application and document their findings effectively.

Course topics include:

• Common rigid core flooring issues encountered in the field
• Proper site preparation and installation conditions 
• Product selection for specific applications
• Relative humidity guidelines for hybrid and SPC flooring
• Determining responsibility when flooring problems arise
• Preparing reports for flooring-related issues, with guidance from manufacturer claims managers

The course is designed for retail sales associates, estimators, independent inspectors, general contractors, site assessment teams, installation professionals, claims managers and others seeking to strengthen their rigid core flooring expertise.

No prerequisites are required. Participants who complete the course will earn an FCITS Technical Certification.

Registration remains open, but only a few seats are available. The course fee is $449, with group discounts available for teams of 10 or more. Registration is available at FCITS.org