ISFA Academy

ISFA Academy is the education, training, and workforce development engine behind ISFA’s mission to elevate the surface fabrication industry. Built for fabricators, by fabricators, the Academy delivers practical, accessible, standards‑aligned training that helps shops work safer, grow stronger, and build long‑term career pathways for their teams. Every program is shaped by real shop needs, ANSI/ISO accreditation goals, and the work of ISFA’s Education, Training & Workforce Development Committee.

 What ISFA Academy Delivers

ISFA Academy provides a full ecosystem of training and development resources designed to support every stage of a fabrication career — from new hires to seasoned leaders.

• Hands‑on training modules in fabrication, installation, templating, safety, and shop operations
• Career pathway development outlining clear tracks from apprentice to certified professional to master fabricator
• Leadership and professional development for supervisors, estimators, sales teams, and operations leads
• Digital safety and compliance training included with membership through ISFA’s learning management platform
• Evidence‑based safety education aligned with OSHA principles and built to support silica/RCS control
• Accreditation‑ready curriculum supporting future ANSI/ISO‑aligned apprenticeships and certifications
  

Everything we build is designed to strengthen the workforce, raise professionalism, and support the long‑term sustainability of the trade.

Why ISFA Academy Matters

The industry is changing — fast. Shops are facing new safety expectations, workforce shortages, and increasing pressure to demonstrate professionalism and compliance. ISFA Academy exists to meet those challenges head‑on.

• Accessible training for every shop, regardless of size or budget
• Multilingual content to support diverse workforce's
• Evergreen training modules that stay available long after the live session
• Alignment with the Fabricator Safety Initiative, ensuring training supports real-world safety outcomes
• A national network of trainers, host shops, and partners committed to elevating the trade
  

This is how we build a safer, stronger, more unified industry — together.

How ISFA Academy Fits Into the Fabricator Safety Initiative

ISFA Academy is the backbone of the Fabricator Safety Initiative — the industry’s unified effort to protect workers, strengthen shops, and build a sustainable future. Through the Academy, ISFA delivers:

• Live and recorded safety training
• Digital compliance tools
• Evidence‑based practices developed with partners like Yale School of Medicine
• Workforce development pathways that support apprenticeships and certifications
• Resources that help shops meet OSHA expectations without overwhelming cost

Every training delivered through ISFA Academy helps move the entire industry toward safer, more consistent practices.

Who We Serve

ISFA Academy supports the full spectrum of the surface industry:

• Fabrication shops
• Manufacturers and distributors
• Workforce development partners
• Educators and training centers
• Emerging professionals entering the trade

Partner With ISFA Academy

ISFA Academy is made possible through the support of sponsors and partners who believe in safer shops, stronger teams, and a unified industry. Sponsorship directly fuels:

• Digital training development
• Multilingual expansion
• Apprenticeship and certification pathways
• ANSI/ISO accreditation work
• Free safety training for every ISFA member

Together, we’re building the future of fabrication.