AMCA Learning & Credentialing Center

Demonstrate your industry knowledge with this Louvers Series. This series validates your understanding of louver design and performance and serves as a pathway to an AMCA credential. Read more

Louvers are essential components in commercial and industrial building design, facilitating necessary airflow while protecting internal systems from rain, debris, and extreme weather. But how exactly do they work, and what dictates where they should be used? This foundational eLearning course is designed to introduce the core mechanics of architectural and mechanical louvers. You will learn about louvers from the inside out, exploring the physical components that make up a louver and the real-world environments where they are deployed. Whether you are new to the air movement industry or looking to refresh your baseline knowledge, this course provides the essential building blocks for understanding louver technology. PDH: .25 Read more

Once you understand the basic anatomy of a louver, the next critical step is knowing how it is constructed and customized for the job site. A louver built for a coastal hurricane zone requires vastly different materials and accessories than one installed in a temperate, dry climate. Louvers 102: Materials & Options dives into the physical construction choices that dictate a louver's durability and functionality. This module guides learners through the most common manufacturing materials, protective finishes, and the specialized add-ons that customize a baseline product into a highly specific architectural solution. PDH: .25 Read more

While an architectural drawing might specify the size of a wall opening, the actual space available for air to enter a building is significantly smaller. Specifying the right louver requires more than just picking a design; it requires a precise understanding of how the physical geometry of the louver interacts with mechanical airflow. Louvers 103: Louver Performance explores the critical relationship between a louver's physical construction and its aerodynamic efficiency. This highly interactive module guides learners through the core mathematical calculations that drive the air movement industry. You will explore how to calculate unobstructed openings, predict airflow resistance, and navigate the complex trade-offs required to balance high-volume ventilation with maximum weather protection. PDH: .25 Read more

Louvers 104: Testing & Certification is the capstone of the louver fundamentals curriculum. This module takes learners inside the laboratory to demystify the rigorous testing protocols that dictate industry standards. By exploring procedures like AMCA 500-L, learners will understand how products are pushed to their limits in simulated environments, how to accurately interpret standardized test reports, and why third-party certification is the ultimate safeguard for building integrity. PDH: .25 Read more

This module explores the mechanical consequences that arise when air movement systems are designed with non-laminar airflow or other system effects. By examining real-world industrial examples, learners will uncover the unforeseen mechanical failures and safety hazards that occur when design principles are ignored or fan limits are overlooked. The course also covers the impacts of temperature changes—from cold start to steady state—and explores how holding flow or pressure constant affects fan operation. Instructors: Ryan Cassel, Adam Habegger, Justin Meyer PDH: 0 Read more