For technicians with limited or no installation experience who need a safe, structured introduction to tools, prep, film handling, and core panel techniques.
Installer education & certification
Train the craft. Earn the credential.
Learn how ASHIELD films perform, build stronger installation habits, and earn a credential that helps your shop recommend the brand with greater confidence.
2 levelsA clear path for first-time installers and experienced professionals.
Small classesLimited enrollment keeps instruction practical and hands-on.
Skills assessedCredentials are awarded after course and practical requirements are met.
Choose your starting point
Built for both new and experienced installers.
Your current experience determines the right course, not the size of your shop. Both paths combine product knowledge, installation practice, quality standards, and customer-facing guidance.
For active installers who want to solve difficult areas, improve efficiency, work across more ASHIELD product types, and validate advanced skills.
Training levels
Two courses. Two distinct credentials.
Each class is intentionally small. Most time is spent learning on vehicle panels, with enough product and customer guidance to help the whole shop represent ASHIELD clearly.
Level 01 · Foundation
PPF Foundation Training
A guided starting point for installers learning the ASHIELD system and the fundamentals of professional PPF installation.
Duration2 full days
Class size4–6 students
ExperienceNone required
Course content
- ASHIELD product families, film construction, finishes, and use cases
- Workspace, tools, vehicle inspection, surface prep, and solution setup
- Film handling, positioning, squeegee control, tack management, and safe heat use
- Simple panels, moderate curves, edges, corners, trimming principles, and final inspection
- Film care, customer handoff, and how to recommend the right product confidently
ASHIELD Foundation Installer Certificate
Awarded after completing the course and meeting the foundation knowledge and practical assessment requirements.
Level 02 · Advanced
Advanced Installer Certification
An intensive course for working installers ready to improve difficult installations, finish consistency, and full-job workflow.
Duration3 full days
Class size3–4 students
ExperiencePortfolio review
Course content
- Technique assessment, workflow diagnosis, speed, consistency, and material control
- Complex curves, deep recesses, edge wrapping, relief strategy, inlays, and bulk methods
- Clear, satin/matte, Color PPF, and specialty film handling differences
- Defect prevention, troubleshooting, rework decisions, and premium final inspection
- Timed practical installation, product recommendation, and customer delivery standards
ASHIELD Advanced Certified Installer
Awarded only after the advanced practical and product-knowledge assessment standards are met.
More than installation technique
Give the entire shop more confidence.
The strongest training outcome is not just a cleaner install. It is a team that understands the film, explains it well, and delivers a consistent customer experience.
Understand Clear PPF tiers, Color PPF finishes, Glass & Light PPF applications, care requirements, and the tradeoffs that matter to vehicle owners.
Practice prep, handling, tension, tack, edges, heat, trimming, and inspection standards that reduce avoidable rework and improve delivery quality.
Use the credential, product knowledge, samples, and care guidance to explain choices clearly without turning the conversation into a technical lecture.
Certification framework
A credential should mean something.
Training attendance and certification are connected, but not identical. ASHIELD credentials reflect the level of knowledge and practical work demonstrated during assessment.
Confirms that the technician understands ASHIELD product basics, safe preparation, core installation habits, care guidance, and foundational quality checks.
Recognizes an experienced technician who demonstrates stronger control on difficult surfaces, consistent finishing, troubleshooting, and complete job delivery.
Upcoming in-person training
Be first to hear when the next class opens.
ASHIELD will schedule small-group training sessions periodically. Dates, location, tuition, instructor profiles, prerequisites, and registration details will be added here when each class is confirmed.
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Before you subscribe
Common training questions.
Final details will vary by class and location. Each announcement will confirm everything needed before registration.
Which course is right for a new installer?
Choose PPF Foundation Training. It assumes no prior installation experience and builds the working habits needed before moving into more difficult panels and materials.
How do experienced installers enter the advanced course?
Applicants will be asked about current experience and may be asked for recent installation photos or a short portfolio so the small class can begin at the right level.
Is a certificate automatic after attendance?
No. Attendance is required, but the corresponding credential is issued after the course knowledge and practical assessment requirements are met.
When will dates and trainers be announced?
ASHIELD will publish each confirmed session on this page and email subscribers with the date, location, instructor profile, tuition, and registration link.