Cleanroom Fundamentals Certificate



Managing risk to cleanroom products and processes begins with trained personnel at all levels. Many companies claim to provide expert training, but IEST's accredited expertise as an international standards developer assures confidence in the effectiveness of the IEST Learning Path Certificate Program for you and your personnel. IEST education programs are peer-reviewed, taught by recognized experts, and embody our nonprofit mission of knowledge sharing. The IEST Fundamentals Certificates deliver core knowledge combined with discussion time for students’ application-specific issues.



Cleanroom Basics: What is a Cleanroom and How Does it Work? This course provides a detailed overview of cleanrooms, applicable to the beginner but also relevant to the more experienced cleanroom professional. Beginning with basic particle behavior, the instructors describe how various types of cleanrooms function, how cleanliness is measured, and the basics of operating a cleanroom – both fabrication and biological. The material is equally relevant to new-construction and retrofit cleanrooms, and provides a general look at how a cleanroom can be used to prevent or correct contamination issues. In addition to the printed material, the instructors will share experiences related to a large number of cleanroom situations, and ample time will be allowed to discuss particular issues of importance to the students. Instructor: Jan Eudy Jan E. Eudy is a cleanroom/contamination control consultant with over 25 years of industry experience. Jan is a technical resource for cleanroom, food and healthcare reusable garments and consumable products. From 1994 – 2014, Jan implemented and maintained the ISO 9001 based quality management system and ISO registration at all Cintas cleanroom locations and supported validation and sterile services. From 2006 – 2013, Jan implemented and maintained the HACCP risk management program at Cintas industrial laundries. She is a Fellow and President Emeritus of the Institute for Environmental Science and Technology. Upcoming training dates: September 20, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time Hybrid Online option In-person option IEST Training Center 1821 Walden Office Square Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 Early-bird registration ends June 24. Use coupon code EB9CRF22 to save 10%. Regular rate pricing ends September 14. If space permits, registrations will be taken after September 14 at an increased rate by calling IEST at 847-981-0100. Beyond Cleanroom Basics: Fundamental Information for Cleanroom Operations This course will expand upon cleanroom basics, providing the audience information related to overall cleanroom operations with case studies from a wide variety of industries with various contamination concerns. Instructor: Morgan Pole n Morgan Polen is the principal consultant for Microrite. Morgan brings 30 years’ experience working in cleanrooms and is a subject matter expert in particle monitoring. He has been involved with various cleanroom projects and worked in over 40 countries. Morgan has hands-on experience in projects ranging from cleanroom design, construction, validation, monitoring program development, particle counter design, to product management for cleanroom related products and systems. He will address monitoring and control solutions in a wide variety of clean industries such as pharmaceutical, medical device, semiconductor, data storage, aerospace, defense, automotive, optical, and food and beverage manufacturing. Upcoming training dates: September 21, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time Hybrid Online option In-person option IEST Training Center 1821 Walden Office Square Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 Early-bird registration ends June 24. Use coupon code EB9CRF22 to save 10%. Regular rate pricing ends September 14. If space permits, registrations will be taken after September 14 at an increased rate by calling IEST at 847-981-0100. Cleanroom Classification Testing and Monitoring This course will address the fundamentals of cleanroom testing as related to the ISO 14644 international cleanroom standards as well as address the recent revisions of ISO 14644 Parts 1 & 2 in relation to cleanroom testing. Examples of cleanroom testing and monitoring in various industries will be provided. Instructor: Morgan Polen Morgan Polen is the principal consultant for Microrite. Morgan brings 30 years’ experience working in cleanrooms and is a subject matter expert in particle monitoring. He has been involved with various cleanroom projects and worked in over 40 countries. Morgan has hands-on experience in projects ranging from cleanroom design, construction, validation, monitoring program development, particle counter design, to product management for cleanroom related products and systems. He will address monitoring and control solutions in a wide variety of clean industries such as pharmaceutical, medical device, semiconductor, data storage, aerospace, defense, automotive, optical, and food and beverage manufacturing. Upcoming training course dates: September 22, 2022 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time Hybrid Online option In-person option IEST Training Center 1821 Walden Office Square Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 Early-bird registration ends June 24. Use coupon code EB9CRF22 to save 10%. Regular rate pricing ends September 14. If space permits, registrations will be taken after September 14 at an increased rate by calling IEST at 847-981-0100.

Registration Information

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION	Regular (through 9/14)	Late if space permits (After 9/14)
Cleanroom Basics: What is a Cleanroom and How Does it Work? Member Non-member Beyond Cleanroom Basics: Fundamental Information for Cleanroom Operations Member Non-member Cleanroom Classification Testing and Monitoring Member Non-member	$715 $865 $715 $865 $715 $865	$815 $965 $815 $965 $815 $965
VIRTUAL REGISTRATION	Regular (through 9/14)	Late if space permits (After 9/14)
Cleanroom Basics: What is a Cleanroom and How Does it Work? Member Non-member Beyond Cleanroom Basics: Fundamental Information for Cleanroom Operations Member Non-member Cleanroom Classification Testing and Monitoring Member Non-member	$475 $575 $475 $575 $475 $575	$575 $675 $575 $675 $575 $675

Transfers: All registrations are transferable to another person for the same event A $35 transfer fee applies. Transfer of a member registration to a nonmember registration will be charged the difference in fees.
Cancellations: Cancellation requests received 60 days or more prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund LESS a $75 administration fee. Cancellation requests received 30-59 days prior to the start of the event will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received less than 30 days prior to the start of the event. IEST reserves the right to cancel course(s), in which case registrants will receive a refund of the fee. IEST is not responsible for any refund or remuneration for hotel, transportation, additional registration fees, tours, or other expenses related to attendance beyond the registration fee refund.
IEST reserves the right to cancel courses, in which case registrants will receive a full refund of the tuition fee.
Program and instructor(s) are subject to change.
.6 CEUs per class.
Payment must accompany registration; there is no invoicing. IEST does not accept purchase orders as a method of payment.
All member dues must be current at the time of registration to qualify for the member rates.
All education training courses earn Continuing Education Units.

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