Continuing to Learn for Life

Taylor Millet • August 24, 2022

Have you ever heard the saying, “you learn something new every day?” It is so true, isn’t it? Oftentimes, we do not realize we learned something new, because a lot of things seem insignificant or minute in comparison to taking a class or attending a seminar. Formal training or not, it is important to continue to learn for life. 


At Guarantee Restoration Services, two of our five core values are efficiency and commitment. We pride ourselves on the training and the continuing education opportunities that we offer and provide to our team members. 


Continuing education is also known as CE. By putting an emphasis on CE, our team members can keep up current IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certifications) certifications, such as WRT, FSRT, AMRT and CDS. 

In addition, Guarantee Restoration Services can provide our partners with a convenient solution when it comes to renewing their licenses and certifications within different industry verticals. We are certified to teach these courses in both Louisiana and Mississippi.


Now, you may not have heard of Continuing Education before. What is it, exactly? This term denotes to any secondary programs people pursue after their formal education. These can come in many different variations, from seminars to classes, online courses, and hands-on training. 


Continuing education courses can do many things for you professionally. They can increase your qualifications, help you gain confidence in your field of study, and improve discipline in your line of work. Different industries have specific CE Requirements which must be upheld on an annual or semi-annual basis in order to continue practicing in said industry. In many industries, CE is essential to your advancement track and can lead to higher paying wages and supervisory positions within your organization.


“Never become an expert that you stop gaining expertise. 

View life as a continuous learning experience."  – Denis Waitley


How Guarantee Restoration Can Assist

At GRS, we offer many different CE Courses for both the insurance and property management industries:

  • 1-Hour Ethics
  • 3-Hour Ethics
  • 1-Hour Flood 
  • 3-Hour Flood
  • Other 1-Hour General Courses
  • IICRC Certifications:
  • WRT
  • AMRT
  • FSRT
  • CDS
  • Large Loss Mastery
  • T&M Pro 


These classes are available at our new training facility in Baton Rouge, Chunky Hall. Depending on your preference, we also offer them digitally or in-house. Our team would be excited to work with you! If you are interested in continuing education for you personally or your team, please feel free to reach out to me at taylor@247GRS.com or contact your local business development team member. You can also check out the flier below for upcoming scheduled classes!

It’s a GUARANTEE!

Our team of over 150 dedicated professionals delivers quick response and effective solutions to restore a business after a fire, water, wind, mold or other property damage. GRS is available 24/7, which is not just a number, it’s a GUARANTEE. For more information about our company and services, visit our website today at www.GuaranteeRestoration.com.

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