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Certified Lead Renovator (Refresher)

Renew Your EPA Certification to Continue Performing Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair & Painting Work

EMI classes are only available through the Indianapolis Ivy Tech campus at this time. For more information, contact Indianapolis-EMI@ivytech.edu.

Contractors and maintenance professionals who disturb painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing or child-occupied facilities must hold a current EPA Lead Renovator certification. This refresher course, delivered under the supervision of the Ivy Tech Environmental Management Institute (Indianapolis), provides the training required to renew that credential before it expires.

Federal regulations define target housing as most U.S. homes built before 1978, and child-occupied facilities as pre-1978 buildings where young children regularly spend time. Anyone supervising renovation, repair, or painting activities that disturb more than a de minimis amount of paint in these settings must maintain a valid Renovator certification.

This course reviews:

  • Key EPA and HUD requirements for lead-safe renovation
  • Updated regulatory guidance and recordkeeping rules
  • Practical lead-safe work practices
  • Critical elements of containment, cleaning, and verification
  • Supervisor responsibilities and communication requirements

This refresher is open only to individuals with a current, unexpired Renovator certificate. Successful completion renews your EPA certification and allows you to continue supervising renovation, repair, and painting projects in target housing and child-occupied facilities.

Upon successful completion of this refresher course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe recent updates to EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rules and HUD requirements affecting renovation activities.
  • Review and reinforce core concepts from the initial Renovator training, including hazard identification and regulatory thresholds.
  • Apply current lead-safe work practices, including containment, dust control, surface preparation, and cleanup protocols.
  • Demonstrate proper cleaning verification procedures and recognize when clearance testing is required.
  • Complete required documentation and recordkeeping to remain compliant with EPA and HUD standards.
  • Communicate effectively with residents, property managers, and work crews regarding lead hazards and renovation safety.
  • Maintain EPA Renovator credentials through successful course completion and examination.

If there are no upcoming dates listed below, please reach out to the EMI team at indianapolis-emi@ivytech.edu. We will work with you to ensure you get the EMI class you need in a timely manner. 

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Note: You will be asked to provide your SSN; this is necessary to match or create a new account with the College. This data is encrypted and deleted from the registration platform once it has been transmitted into our closed database. Please review the College's Skills Training Terms and Conditions and the Student Financial Agreement fully before submitting your registration. 

There are several flexible options available to help cover the cost of your skills training class:

  • One-time payment – Pay the full class price upfront.

  • Payment plan – Split your payments into 3-, 6-, or 9-month installments ($30 to set up, no interest).

  • Employer sponsorship – Your employer may fund your training as part of a workforce development or upskilling initiative - ask them today!

Need help deciding? Select "Unsure" on the registration form and our team will reach out to discuss details with you. 

Upcoming Classes

Class Location

Class Dates
Time
Location
Cost
  • Jan 13, 2026 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday
Indianapolis
$210
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In Person, Instructor-Led

  • Feb 10, 2026 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday
Indianapolis
$210
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In Person, Instructor-Led

  • Mar 10, 2026 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday
Indianapolis
$210
Register

In Person, Instructor-Led

Costs may vary by location given differences in the cost of supplies and class provider.