FAQs about CAA Smoke Schools


Frequently asked questions about CAA opacity schools

If you still have questions after reading our FAQs, please call CAA at 901-381-9960.

1. Does CAA offer a smoke school near me?

To find a smoke school near you, visit our training map page. This will display a map of the United States, with red dots indicating our school locations. Click on the state you wish to attend a school. This will bring up a list of schools for that state.

If you don’t see a smoke school in your area, CAA will consider the establishment of a public or private smoke school in your area or at your facility. Please email CAA to request a smoke school for in your area or at your facility.

2. How do I enroll for smoke school?

Smoke school enrollment can be completed in the following ways:
  • You or your company’s compliance manager can login to your existing CAA account and enroll your employee(s) via the website.
  • If you would like to become a customer use our new client request page.
  • If you encounter problems creating a client account of with self-enrollment, please call 901-381-9960 for assistance.

3. How can I get proof of my certification?

Use the link under EXISTING CLIENTS-Find/Print Certification. You will need to know your employee number.

4. How can I find my employee number?

Use the link under EXISTING CLIENTS- Retrieve Student Record Number.

5. Do you guarantee a Method 9 certification?

Our smoke schools cannot guarantee an EPA Method 9 certification, but we will work with you to help you achieve certification. If a student attempts a certification test and fails to certify, CAA does not refund the class cost.

6. What should I expect if I have never attended a smoke school?

General information on what you need to know before attending CAA smoke school can be found here. »
You can learn about our field certification process here »