American Fence Association
PROFESSIONALISM IN THE FENCE, GATE, AND PERIMETER SECURITY INDUSTRY
Welcome to the AFA University eLearning Hub
AFA University, the new hub of the American Fence Association, offers comprehensive eLearning on diverse fencing topics.
Dedicated to advancing AFA's mission, AFA University emphasizes professionalism, ethics, and member education, fortifying the industry's standards of excellence.
Featured Summits
Featured Courses
Fence Fundamentals
Designed specifically for anyone new to the Fencing Industry, Fence Fundamentals provides a comprehensive overview of the terminology, safety practices and 5 Disciplines of the Fencing Industry.
Not sure where to begin? This is the place!
Gate Safety: Inspector
The Inspector Edition is an essential resource for gate installers, focusing on safety standards and best practices. This course covers topics like safe gate design, entrapment zones, and compliance with safety requirements for automated gates. Through various sections, the course highlights the importance of understanding these standards to ensure safety compliance and successful gate installations, supplemented by quizzes and assessments for knowledge reinforcement.
Gate Safety: Installer Edition (Coming Soon)
The Installer Edition offers a comprehensive overview of gate safety, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of inspectors. It covers various topics, including the importance of UL 325 and ASTM F2200 standards, understanding different gate types (swing, slide, overhead track, etc.), detailed exploration of gate operator classes, critical safety components like labels, warning signs, entrapment zones, and pinch points, along with a thorough gate safety review and checklist.
Business Expansion (Coming Soon)
Learn best practices for broadening your fencing business horizons. From tapping into the residential sector, mastering commercial bid work, to navigation collaborations with local to federal government entities, and integrating access controls and gate operations. This course is your roadmap to diversified growth and increased profitability.