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Meet the new
ECS University

  • Find resources fast in the Knowledge Base
  • Microlearning Courses allow you to grow skills at your own pace
  • Learning Plans bring related courses together in a recommended sequence
  • Mobile app with offline option keeps you working anywhere, regardless of connectivity
  • Manager tools provide clear visibility into your team's learning progress
  • Track progress and access certificates whenever you need them
  • Enroll in both in-person and virtual, instructor-led courses

Program approved for Continuing Education by the California State Fire Marshal’s 

Multiple Learning Options

In-Person Classes
Held at our headquarters in St. Louis, MO, this 2-day course offers hands-on training and instructor-led discussions of ECS Nitrogen Generators and related equipment.
Live Webinars
These subject-specific sessions are offered as a live webinar presentation.  This allows learners to interact directly with the instructor and get the answers they need.
Self-Paced Learning
Our new platform features focused courses and learning plans that allow users to learn at their own pace.  Stop and start as often as needed, track progress, and access resources.
As the world’s leading expert on corrosion science for water-based fire sprinkler systems, we created ECS University (ECSU) to educate professionals in the fire sprinkler industry like you. We offer tuition-free programs that provide the necessary knowledge and skills to understand and mitigate corrosion, along with managing the changes and developments in the fire sprinkler industry.

About the Trainers

Joseph Sjodin

Joseph Sjodin, Technical Training & Enablement Specialist

Joseph Sjodin brings more than 20 years of experience in service engineering, manufacturing, and technical operations. He began his career in the United States Air Force, serving six years as a Nuclear Weapons Maintainer before transitioning to the semiconductor industry as a Senior Manufacturing Technician supporting electron microscopy systems used for semiconductor fabrication analysis.

In 2008, Joseph moved into Service Engineering where he established and led a service organization that supported customers across multiple industries throughout Mexico and the southern United States.

He later joined a leading semiconductor manufacturer as a Master Failure Analysis Technician, where he helped automate critical failure analysis processes, procedures, and training programs for engineers and technicians.

He subsequently returned to the service engineering field, providing global service, training, and technical education to scientists and engineers at many of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers.

A pivotal influence in Joseph's career was his mentor, Bill Aaron, whose guidance helped shape his professional growth and success at ECS. Today, Joseph leverages his extensive service engineering expertise and passion for training and customer support to help ECS customers achieve success worldwide.

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Kevin Wallis

Kevin Wallis, Training & Enablement Manager

Kevin Wallis has over 15 years of experience in the fire protection industry, with over 12 years working with, and learning from, retired ECS Director of Training, Bill Aaron. Before joining ECS Kevin spent over a decade at a leading Fire Protection and Life Safety firm, where he led training efforts across the company. Subsequent roles in Kevin’s career include Head of Customer Education and Director of Customer Enablement.

Kevin specializes in turning complex systems and standards into practical, easy to understand training that prepares teams for real-world application in the field. His experience includes building structured onboarding and education programs that support building owners, engineers, technicians, and other industry roles.

From hands-on instruction to scalable eLearning programs, Kevin’s approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and measurable results. He works closely with engineering, operations, and field teams to ensure training reflects actual conditions and challenges. This approach helps teams improve performance, confidence, and efficiency.

Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Ranken College, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He served on the Ranken Architectural Advisory Board from 1999 to 2003 and again from 2006 to 2012. He is committed to continuous learning and development within the fire protection industry.

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What Our Past Graduates Are Saying

ECS Univeristy provided top notch classroom and hands on training to fully understand corrosion science and application of their products to prevent corrosion.

Bryan P.
Kinetix Fire Protection

Great job keeping my attention. After 39+ years in the industry it is exciting to see some truly innovative ideas that make good sense.

Gary Griffis
BernhardTME
ECSU has been a great resource for our fire protection team. It has significantly expanded our internal pipe corrosion expertise, enabling us to better guide clients towards the best solutions for their systems. It’s a powerful tool that benefits our entire industry!
Reed Roisum
Senior Project Manager

Great presentation, well presented, very knowledgeable people.

Josh S.
Integrated Fire Systems

Class was great! Would recommend for anyone who is trying to get the concept of why systems corrode.

Juan G.
Liberty Mutual

Cannot think of any way to improve the class.  Classes were very informative. I will walk away knowing much more than I came in with and will be able to explain this technology to my customers much better.

William B.
Pipco Companies