The Fastest Way to Earn 14 IICRC CEC Hours Online
Your renewal is coming up. Here is how to earn all 14 IICRC continuing education credit hours online, at your own pace, and get your certificate instantly.
Why Online CEC Courses Are the Fastest Option
Traditional in-person IICRC courses typically run two to three days in a classroom. You have to schedule around the provider's dates, travel to the location, and take full days off work. For a working technician with active jobs, that is a significant disruption.
Online, self-paced CEC courses eliminate all of that. You can start immediately after enrolment—no waiting for a class date. You learn at your own speed, which means you can move quickly through material you already know and spend more time on topics that are new. You can complete the course in focused sessions over a few days, or in shorter blocks spread across a couple of weeks. And when you finish, your certificate is ready for download instantly—no waiting days or weeks for it to arrive.
The IICRC treats online CEC hours the same as in-person hours. One hour of eligible online training counts as one CEC hour. There is no difference in how the credits are applied to your renewal.
How It Works: 5 Steps to Your 14 CEC Hours
Choose Your Course
Pick a CEC course that interests you or fills a knowledge gap. You do not need to take a course in the same subject as your certification—any accepted CEC course counts toward your 14 hours regardless of the topic. RestoreTech360 offers courses in water damage, fire and smoke restoration, mold remediation, and odour control—in both English and Spanish.
Enrol and Start Immediately
There is no waiting for a start date. As soon as you enrol, you have full access to the course content—video lectures, manuals, simulations, and adaptive learning modules. Begin whenever you are ready.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Start and stop whenever it fits your schedule. The platform saves your progress so you can pick up exactly where you left off. Complete it in one focused push or spread it across multiple sessions—the choice is yours. You have 30 days from enrolment to finish.
Pass the Exam
At the end of the course, take a timed exam. You need 70% to pass, and you get three attempts. The course prepares you thoroughly—every exam topic is covered during the training with direct feedback so you know where you stand before test day.
Download Your Certificate and Submit
Pass the exam and your IICRC and RT360 certificates are available for immediate download. No waiting, no delays. RestoreTech360 can also submit your certificate to the IICRC on your behalf at no extra charge—so you can skip the paperwork entirely.
CEC Courses That Earn You 14 Hours
Each of these courses is designed to earn you the full 14 IICRC CEC hours you need for technician certification renewal. Choose based on what interests you or what skills you want to strengthen—remember, the subject does not need to match your certification.
Water Damage Restoration Technician Training (CEC)
Inspection, drying science, moisture monitoring, equipment selection, psychrometry, contamination awareness, and project documentation. The most common starting point for CEC renewal.
Learn More →Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Technician Training (CEC)
Fire damage assessment, soot and smoke behaviour, cleaning and restoration techniques, odour treatment, and fire restoration project management.
Learn More →Applied Microbial Remediation Technician Training (CEC)
Mold assessment, containment, remediation techniques, PPE, post-remediation verification, and documentation. Builds directly on water damage fundamentals.
Learn More →Odour Control Technician Training (CEC)
Odour sources, treatment methods, equipment operation, and techniques for eliminating persistent odour problems across different loss types.
Learn More →WRT IICRC CEC (Español)
Complete water damage restoration training fully in Spanish. Same content, same CEC hours, same instant certificate—in the language you learn best.
Ver Curso →FSRT IICRC CEC (Español)
Fire and smoke damage restoration training fully in Spanish. Earn IICRC CEC hours with complete Spanish-language instruction, exams, and certificates.
Ver Curso →Why RestoreTech360 CEC Courses Are Different
- Not just videos and a quiz: courses include digital classroom lectures, illustrated manuals, 360-degree job site simulations, and adaptive learning that adjusts to your comprehension level. You actually learn—not just click through slides.
- Restoration-specific content: every course is built for restoration professionals by restoration professionals. The material is aligned to IICRC standards and reflects how real jobs work in the field.
- Instant certificates: pass your exam and download your IICRC and RT360 certificates immediately. No waiting days or weeks for an email.
- We submit to IICRC for you: RestoreTech360 can send your completion documentation to the IICRC on your behalf at no extra charge. One less thing for you to manage.
- Available in English and Spanish: every major course is available in both languages—full instruction, manuals, exams, and certificates in the language you choose.
- Any device, anywhere: complete your course on a computer, tablet, or phone. The platform saves your progress so you never lose your place.
- Three exam attempts: if you do not pass on the first try, you get two more chances. The course covers every exam topic with direct feedback so most students pass on their first attempt.
Who This Is For
If any of these sound like you, this is your fastest path to getting your CEC hours done:
- Your renewal is coming up and you have not started your CEC hours yet. You need all 14 hours and you need them fast.
- You are a working technician who cannot take three days off for an in-person class. You need training that fits around active jobs.
- You let your CEC hours slide and your certification is at risk of going inactive. You need to get compliant before your deadline.
- Your company needs multiple technicians renewed and wants a fast, consistent way to get everyone through their CEC requirements without pulling the entire crew off the job.
- You want to learn something new while earning your credits—not just sit through a rehash of the same material you have already studied.
- You prefer learning in Spanish and need CEC courses that are fully in your language, not just translated subtitles.
Your 14 CEC Hours Start Now
Pick a course. Enrol today. Start immediately. Finish at your pace. Get your certificate the moment you pass.
The IICRC does not endorse specific providers, products, or offerings. Confirm accepted CEC status for your certification type and renewal window before relying on any course for renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really earn all 14 CEC hours from one online course?
Yes. RestoreTech360's WRT CEC course, for example, awards 14 IICRC CEC hours upon completion. One course can cover your entire renewal requirement for technician certifications.
How fast can I complete the course?
That depends on your pace. The courses are designed for approximately 16 hours of learning. Some students complete them in a few focused days; others spread the work across a couple of weeks. You have 30 days from enrolment to finish.
Does the course subject need to match my certification?
No. You can earn CEC credits from any accepted course regardless of your certification type. A WRT-certified technician can take a fire restoration or mold remediation CEC course and the hours count the same.
Are online CEC hours treated the same as in-person hours?
Yes. The IICRC treats one hour of eligible online training the same as one hour of in-person training. There is no difference in how the credits apply to your renewal.
What if I do not pass the exam?
You get three attempts to pass. The course thoroughly covers every exam topic with direct feedback throughout, so most students pass on their first try. If you do not pass after three attempts, contact RestoreTech360 support for assistance.
Do I need to submit my certificate to the IICRC myself?
You can, but you do not have to. RestoreTech360 can submit your certificate of completion to the IICRC on your behalf at no additional charge. You can also email it yourself to renewals@iicrcnet.org or report it through your IICRC profile online.
Are courses available in Spanish?
Yes. RestoreTech360 offers CEC courses fully in Spanish—including video instruction, manuals, exams, and certificates. The WRT and FSRT CEC courses are both available in Spanish with the same CEC hours as the English versions.
My certification has already expired. Can I still take a CEC course?
Yes, you can still complete CEC courses. However, if your certification has expired, you will also need to contact the IICRC to process a reinstatement. Email renewals@iicrcnet.org if expired less than 24 months, or reinstatements@iicrcnet.org if expired more than 24 months.