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.

Pricing Information

 

Essential Cleanroom Standards ISO 14644-1 and ISO 14644-2: The Foundations of Contamination Control

ISO 14644-1 and 14644-2 are the cornerstone international cleanroom standards, essential for all contamination control professionals. This course covers the nuts and bolts of ISO 14644-1:2015, Cleanrooms and Associated Controlled Environments— Part 1: Classification of Air Cleanliness by Particle Concentration, and ISO 14644-2: 2015, Cleanrooms and Associated Controlled Environments— Part 2: Monitoring to Provide Evidence of Cleanroom Performance Related to Air Cleanliness by Particle Concentration.

Instructor: Robert Mielke

Robert Mielke is the Committee Member for ISO Technical Committee (TC) 209, Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments, and a member of ISO TC 209 Working Group 1, which wrote ISO 14644-1 and ISO 14644-2. He was Chair of the IEST Contamination Control Standards and Practices Committee for eight years and served two terms as Technical Vice President of the Contamination Control Division. Mielke, a Fellow of IEST and Chair of Working Group CC006, is a principal metrology engineer at Abbott Laboratories.

Upcoming training dates:

February 7, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Hybrid

  • Online option
  • In-person option
    • NEW LOCATION: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
      1550 McConnor Pkwy
      Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 

Early-bird registration ends December 5. Use coupon code EB2ISO23 to save 10%.
Regular rate pricing ends January 31. If space permits, registrations will be taken after September 14 at an increased rate by calling IEST at 847-981-0100.

New ISO 14644-3:2019 - Basic Information and Implementation

This course will provide you with detailed information about revisions and general implementation for existing cleanroom testing procedures.

  • Comparison between 2005 and 2019 Versions
  • Terms and definitions,
  • Incorporation with ISO 14644-1:2015,
  • Test Procedures,
  • Supporting Test Explanations,
  • Test Apparatus and Testing details,
  • Application Examples,
  • Proper Reporting
  • Cleanroom tests demonstration, how-to test properly, and hands-on training for cleanroom tests

Instructor: Hasim Solmaz

Hasim Solmaz is General Manager of Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions EMEA Operations. Hasim’s focus is on cleanroom design and management concepts, environmental monitoring systems, pharmaceutical manifacturing and regulatory concerns. Hasim is a founding chair of Cleanroom Technologies Society of Turkey, head of delegates in ISO TC209 “Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments” and expert in ISO TC209 “Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments” Working Group 3 “Cleanroom Test Methods”. Recently appointed as honorary chair of ICCCS, The International Confederation of Contamination Control Societies which is an international community for national society on cleanrooms and contamination control. Hasim is an active member of International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) and Parenteral Drug Association (PDA). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with high honors in Atmospheric Science and Meteorological Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.

Upcoming training dates:

February 8, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Hybrid

  • Online option
  • In-person option
    • NEW LOCATION: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
      1550 McConnor Pkwy
      Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 

Early-bird registration ends December 5. Use coupon code EB2ISO23 to save 10%.

Regular rate pricing ends January 31. If space permits, registrations will be taken after September 14 at an increased rate by calling IEST at 847-981-0100.

Universal Cleanroom Operations Guidelines with ISO 14644-5

The ISO 14644-5 Cleanrooms and Associated Controlled Environments – Operations International Standard specifies the basic requirements for cleanroom operations. This course will discuss each Annex in detail and align this information with references to IEST Recommended Practices. Class will include hands-on demonstrations of wiping, garmenting, glove practices, and mopping.

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:

February 9, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central Time
Hybrid

  • Online option
  • In-person option
    • NEW LOCATION: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg/Woodfield Mall
      1550 McConnor Pkwy
      Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 

Early-bird registration ends December 5. Use coupon code EB2ISO23 to save 10%.

Regular rate pricing ends January 31. If space permits, registrations will be taken after September 14 at an increased rate by calling IEST at 847-981-0100.

 

Registration Information

Buy Three, Get One Free! Contact IEST for details.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION Regular
(through 1/31) 		Late if space permits
(After 1/31)

ISO 14644 Fundamentals Certificate (includes admittance into all classes below)

Member
Non-member

Essential Cleanroom Standards ISO 14644-1 and ISO 14644-2: The Foundations of Contamination Control

Member
Non-member

ISO 14644-3: Basic Information and Implementation

Member
Non-member

Universal Cleanroom Operations Guidelines with ISO 14644-5

Member
Non-member

     

$1925
$2325

 

$715
$865

     

$715
$865

 

$715
$865

 

$2025
$2425

 

$815
$965

     

$815
$965



$815
$965

VIRTUAL REGISTRATION Regular
(through 1/31) 		Late if space permits
(After 1/31)

ISO 14644 Fundaments Certificate (includes admittance into all three classes below)

Member
Non-member

Essential Cleanroom Standards ISO 14644-1 and ISO 14644-2: The Foundations of Contamination Control

Member
Non-member

ISO 14644-3: Basic Information and Implementation

Member
Non-member

Universal Cleanroom Operations Guidelines with ISO 14644-5

Member
Non-member

 

$1675
$2075



$615
$765  



$615

$765

     
$615
$765

 

$1775
$2175



$715
$865



$715
$865


$715
$865

 

  • 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.