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Time & Cost Savings of Virtual Smoke School

A direct comparison of expenses and time required per student.

Biggest Savings

Virtual
Smoke School


  • Lecture Course Fee: Free with Visual Test
  • Lecture Course Time: 1.5 hours (online)
  • Visual Test Fee: $250
  • Visual Test Time: 0.75 hours (average)
  • Travel Time: 0 hours
  • Travel Costs (Mileage, Lodging, Food): $0
  • Grading Time: Instant
  • Total Labor: 2.25 hrs × $25/hr = $56.25
  • Total Certification Cost: $306.25*

In-Person Smoke School


  • Lecture Course Fee: $75–$150
  • Lecture Course Time: 6 hours
  • Visual Test Fee: $250–$350
  • Visual Test Time: 2 hours (average)
  • Travel Time: 1.5 hours (each way)
  • Travel Costs: $60 mileage + $100 lodging + $40 meals
  • Grading Time: 0.5 hours
  • Total Labor: 11.5 hrs × $25/hr = $287.50
  • Total Certification Cost: $812.50
*The headset is an additional one-time fee of $500 but can be used for unlimited people and tests.

Save Time and Money with Virtual Smoke School

Traditional smoke school can cost hundreds more and eat up valuable time. With virtual training, you keep your team where they belong - on the job.

Affordable Testing

The visual test is just $250 - a fraction of what traditional field testing can cost.

Free Lecture Course

Access the full online lecture at no cost when you register for the visual test.

Fast Online Training

Complete the 1.5-hour lecture from anywhere, on your schedule - no travel required.

Quick Certification

On average, the visual test takes just 45 minutes to complete.

Zero Travel Costs

No mileage, no hotels, no meals. Eliminate travel time and expenses entirely.

Instant Grading

No waiting on paperwork or delays. Get your certification results immediately.

Less Downtime

Total time commitment is just 2.25 hours - saving you both time and labor costs.

Real Savings

2.25 hours × $25/hr = only $56.25 in labor - compared to hundreds with field schools.