ECAN
ECAN is a private Pennsylvania-based training and membership organization providing AARST-NRPP and NRSB approved certification courses in radon, mold, indoor air quality, and related environmental services to building inspectors and contractors nationwide, monetizing through course fees, tiered memberships, and white-label report writing.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersMuncy, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ECAN does
ECAN (Environmental Consultants & Affiliates Network, LLC) is a privately held Pennsylvania-based training and membership organization founded in 2015 that delivers certification and continuing education courses to building inspectors, radon measurement technicians, mold assessment professionals, and environmental contractors across the United States. The company offers courses in radon measurement, mold assessment and remediation, indoor air quality, septic inspection, water testing, EPA-RRP lead-safe practices, SARS-CoV-2 screening, and methamphetamine property inspection, delivered through four formats — live classroom at its Muncy, PA headquarters, live webinar, online self-paced, and home study. Its course catalog carries approvals from AARST-NRPP and NRSB nationally plus state-specific approvals in Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, and roughly a dozen additional states, allowing completers to sit for state licensing exams.
The underlying technology is a conventional e-learning platform — a Learning Management System delivering audio PowerPoint presentations, digital course manuals, downloadable forms, and timed online exams, supplemented by an HD-camera live webinar environment. ECAN's economic model rests on three pillars: (1) one-time course fees typically priced $75–$345, (2) three-tier recurring annual memberships (Affiliate $199, Journeyman $349, Master $499) that bundle training discounts, published protocols, report writing access, equipment discounts, and insurance eligibility, and (3) a professional Report Writing Division that prepares Phase I ESA, mold assessment, IAQ, and government housing rehabilitation reports on a white-label basis for members to resell. Equipment sales and channel partnerships (notably Zack Academy and a Purdue University continuing-education partnership) round out the revenue mix.
ECAN firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ECAN
- Legal name
- Environmental Consultants & Affiliates Network, LLC
- Website
- https://ecanllc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- ECAN is a private Pennsylvania-based training and membership organization providing AARST-NRPP and NRSB approved certification courses in radon, mold, indoor air quality, and related environmental services to building inspectors and contractors nationwide, monetizing through course fees, tiered memberships, and white-label report writing.
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ECAN industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Environmental Professional Training & Certification
- NAICS
- Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)
- SIC
- Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO), Radon, Mold & Moisture Risk Assessment/Testing (EDAEAKAN)
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Where ECAN is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Muncy
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
ECAN business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Training Course Sales: Revenue from selling individual courses including radon measurement, mold assessment, mold remediation, indoor air quality, septic inspection, water testing, SARS-CoV-2, EPA-RRP, and meth lab identification courses. Courses available in multiple formats (online, live webinar, home study) with varying price points.
- Network Membership Subscriptions: Three-tier membership program (Affiliate $199/year, Journeyman $349/year, Master $499/year) providing access to protocols, forms, training discounts, equipment access, business support, report writing services, insurance options, and member-to-member referrals.
- Report Writing Services: Professional report writing division prepares Mold Assessment Reports, Phase One Environmental Site Assessment Reports, Indoor Air Quality Reports, and Government Housing Rehabilitation Program Reports for network members to sell to their clients.
- Equipment and Supplies Sales: ECAN has established agreements with equipment providers to offer radon testing devices, IAQ assessment start-up kits, abatement/remediation equipment, and related supplies to members at competitive pricing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Online NRPP Radon Measurement Professional Course - 16 Hour Initial |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Live Webinar Certified Mold Assessment Technician - 16 Hour |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | New Jersey Radon Measurement 4 CEU Refresher |
| Subscription | Annual | Affiliate Membership |
| Subscription | Annual | Journeyman Membership |
| Subscription | Annual | Master Membership |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Certified Mold Remediation Technician - Online Self-Paced |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Online Septic Inspection and Dye Testing Course |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Well and Public Water Testing / Home Study |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Microbial, Bacterial and Virus Screening (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | General Methamphetamine Inspector / Home Study |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
ECAN product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ECAN delivers professional certification and continuing education courses for building inspectors and environmental contractors in radon measurement, mold assessment/remediation, indoor air quality, septic inspection, water testing, SARS-CoV-2, and meth lab identification, delivered in online, live webinar, live classroom, and home study formats. It wraps these courses in a three-tier network membership (Affiliate, Journeyman, Master) that unlocks proprietary protocols, forms, report writing services, equipment purchasing, insurance access, and member-to-member referrals. A Report Writing Division prepares Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Mold Assessment, Indoor Air Quality, and Government Housing Rehabilitation reports that members can resell to their own clients.
Product overview
ECAN (Environmental Consultants & Affiliates Network) is a professional training and network membership organization offering environmental assessment certification courses and related services. The portfolio consists of three core product lines: (1) Professional training courses including Radon Measurement (16-hour initial and CEU courses in multiple formats: live webinar, online self-paced, home study), Mold Assessment/Remediation Technician certification, Indoor Air Quality, SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19, Septic Inspection, Water Testing, and Meth Lab Identification courses; (2) Three-tiered Membership programs (Affiliate at $199, Journeyman at $349, Master at $499) providing business support, report writing services, equipment access, and course discounts; (3) Professional Report Writing Division preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Reports, Mold Assessment Reports, Indoor Air Quality Reports, and Government Housing Rehabilitation Program Reports. Courses are approved nationally by AARST-NRPP and NRSB, and state-approved in New Jersey, Illinois, and Ohio. Training is delivered via live classroom, live webinar, online self-paced, and home study formats. ECAN also offers radon detection equipment including the Ecosense RadonEye Pro.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Online NRPP Radon Measurement Professional Course - 16 Hour Initial 16-hour initial radon measurement professional training course approved by AARST-NRPP, teaching radon testing methods for real estate, commercial, multifamily, and homeowner testing. Prepares students for the NRPP national certification exam. Delivered online with 180-day access and the option to extend at no additional cost.
- AARST-NRPP Approved Online Radon Measurement Continuing Education Course - 16 CEUs 16 CEU recertification course for already certified radon measurement professionals covering national radon programs, QA/QC, and general radon mitigation principles. AARST-NRPP approved for license renewal.
- New Jersey Radon Measurement 4 CEU Refresher Course AARST-NRPP approved 4-hour continuing education refresher course for New Jersey radon measurement technicians to renew their state license. Approval # NJ ECAN-400.
- Radon Measurement Field Technician Online Training 12-hour initial training for the NRPP Radon Measurement Field Technician (RMFT) certification, geared toward technicians who deploy and retrieve measurement devices under the QA/QC oversight of a certified Radon Measurement Professional.
- Live Webinar Radon Measurement Professional Course 16-hour live webinar format of the radon measurement professional certification course, approved by NRPP and NRSB as a prerequisite for state licensing. Includes HD camera feeds, real-time instructor interaction, and recordings available for 7-15 days after the session.
- New Jersey Online Radon Measurement Technician Initial Course - 16 Hour 16-hour initial radon measurement technician course specifically approved for New Jersey, covering NJ radon regulations, NRPP protocols, and QA/QC requirements. ECAN claims a 100% success rate for graduates taking the NRPP exam.
- Illinois Online Radon Measurement Professional Course - 16 Hours 16-hour initial radon measurement professional course approved by Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), NRSB, and NRPP for Illinois radon licensing.
- Online NRSB Radon Measurement Specialist Course - 16 Hour Initial 16-hour initial training course approved by the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) for radon measurement specialist certification across multiple states including OH and IL.
- Online Radon Resistant New Construction (RRNC) 4 CEU Course 4-hour continuing education course covering radon-resistant new construction methods, ANSI-AARST standards, and state building code requirements for the nine states that require RRNC methods. Available in New Jersey-specific and general versions.
- Radon Measurement & Mitigation Refresher Course - 8 Hour CEU Home Study NRSB-approved 8-hour home study CEU refresher course covering radon measurement practices and radon mitigation methods including sub-slab depressurization. Materials shipped as printed manual or e-book PDF plus PowerPoint show copy.
- Online Certified Mold Assessor Technician Course - 16 Hours 16-hour course covering mold assessment methods, mold history and species, conditions promoting growth, sampling techniques, and protocol development for professionals starting a mold assessment business. Approved for ACAC, InterNACHI, and ASHI continuing education credits.
- Live Webinar Certified Mold Assessment Technician Training - 16 Hours 16-hour live webinar course for mold assessment technician certification approved for ACAC 16 RCs, InterNACHI 16 CEUs, and ASHI 16 CEUs. Includes 5 free basic spore trap or total direct sample analyses.
- Certified Mold Remediation Technician - Online Self-Paced 16-hour online self-paced mold remediation technician course teaching industry-recognized methods for mold contamination removal and water-damaged material remediation, including lab report interpretation and marketing guidance. Carries 16 ACAC recertification credits.
- Mold Remediation Protocol Writing Course - Online Online course teaching industry-recognized methods for writing mold remediation protocols when mold has been identified and requires professional removal or cleaning instructions.
- Online Septic Inspection and Dye Testing Course 3-hour course teaching septic system inspection, loading and dye testing procedures, and acceptable standards for various septic tank sizes.
- Well and Public Water Testing Home Study Course 3-hour home study course on water system inspection and sampling, covering well systems, water supply assessment, bacteria and chemical testing, and water shocking procedures.
- Microbial, Bacterial and Virus Screening (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19) Course 4-hour online course covering microbial contamination testing, SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 treatment, ATP detection systems such as SystemSURE Plus and EnSURE, and antimicrobial protection protocols.
- General Methamphetamine Inspector Home Study Course 8-hour meth awareness home study course for inspectors identifying properties where meth may have been used or manufactured.
- Indoor Air Quality Technician Online Course Online course covering indoor air quality assessment, carrying 16 ACAC recertification credits, 16 NRSB CEUs, 16 ASHI CEUs, and 16 InterNACHI CEUs.
- Affiliate Membership $199/year network membership tier providing direct business support, report writing assistance, member-to-member referrals, client call referrals, $50 off coupons on educational programs, 20+ free educational documents, free assessment forms, certificate of membership, social media access, logo usage, and job-site/client support.
- Journeyman Membership $349/year membership tier including all Affiliate benefits plus business success planning, bank/financing packages, marketing plans, business transition plans, business valuations, accounting services, tax preparation, financial advisor access, Phase I/II/III ESA project management, $50 course coupons, and five free online courses.
- Master Membership $499/year top-tier membership including all Affiliate and Journeyman benefits plus unlimited team training access, QA/QC guidance, website consulting and logo creation, all online radon and mold courses, and all live webinars.
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Reports Professional report writing service preparing Phase I ESA reports compliant with ASTM E1527-13 standards, including records review, on-site visits, and All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) documentation for real estate due diligence. Members can resell these reports directly to their clients.
- Mold Assessment Report Writing Report writing service by ECAN's Report Writing Division that prepares professional mold assessment reports for network members to resell directly to their own clients.
- Indoor Air Quality Report Writing Report writing service for indoor air quality assessment reports prepared by ECAN's Report Writing Division and resold by network members to their clients.
- Government Housing Rehabilitation Program Report Writing Report writing service for government housing rehabilitation programs, part of ECAN's Report Writing Division offerings for network members handling publicly funded housing work.
- Ecosense RadonEye Pro NRPP- and NRSB-certified continuous radon monitor sold through ECAN to members, with discount code ECAN providing 5% off the manufacturer's purchase price.
Quantifiable outcome
- Adding only 3 mold samples per day, 3 times per week can potentially add $55,000 to a business
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Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
ECAN technology and API
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- No
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ECAN partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Zack AcademycoreECAN partnered with Zack Academy to expand their nationwide reach and add ECAN's environmental training expertise to Zack Academy's network. This partnership allows Zack Academy to better serve students and offer more training opportunities for construction and environmental professionals through ECAN's nationwide approved courses.
- Purdue UniversitycorePurdue University partnered with ECAN to provide continuing education training to ECAN network members. This partnership enables ECAN members to access Purdue University's educational resources and credentials while ECAN provides specialized environmental training content.
- AARST-NRPP (American Association of Radon Technologists - National Radon Proficiency Program)coreECAN's courses are AARST-NRPP approved (Course ID# ECAN-3000, ECAN-2000, etc.), enabling graduates to pursue NRPP certification for radon measurement and mitigation professions across licensing states.
- NRSB (National Radon Safety Board)coreECAN's radon measurement courses are NRSB approved as prerequisites for NRSB national certification exams. NRSB recognizes ECAN's courses across multiple states including OH and IL for initial radon measurement certification.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights5 records
ECAN competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- InterNACHI: International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, the largest home inspector training and certification body in the U.S. ECAN explicitly cross-references InterNACHI CEUs and shares the building inspector audience, making it a direct competitor for continuing education dollars.
- American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC): ACAC is the leading certification body for indoor air quality and mold professionals, and ECAN's mold courses grant ACAC recertification credits. ACAC's own training and certification programs overlap directly with ECAN's mold/IAQ curriculum.
- American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI): ASHI provides home inspector education and CEUs, and ECAN courses grant ASHI CEU credits. ASHI competes with ECAN for the same building inspector learner audience and offers parallel continuing education pathways.
- Zack Academy: Construction and environmental professional training platform that is both a channel partner and a competitor. Zack Academy resells ECAN's courses but also operates its own training catalog for overlapping audiences including contractors and environmental professionals.
Emerging players
- InspectorPro Insurance: InspectorPro provides insurance and education to home inspectors, with overlapping audience to ECAN's building inspector member base. Its inspector-focused training and risk management offerings compete with ECAN's professional support and insurance access benefits.
- Pillar To Post Home Inspectors: One of the largest home inspection franchise networks in North America, training its franchisees on radon, mold, and IAQ testing. Shares ECAN's home inspector learner audience and offers internal training that competes with ECAN's certification courses.
- HouseMaster Home Inspections: National home inspection franchise that trains inspectors in environmental assessment services including radon and mold. Overlaps with ECAN's primary customer persona of building inspectors seeking to add environmental service offerings.
Others
- RadonAway: Radon mitigation equipment manufacturer that also offers radon training resources to installers and measurement professionals. Comparable as a supplier-adjacent training provider in the same radon certification ecosystem that ECAN serves.
Broad incumbents
- National Radon Safety Board (NRSB): NRSB is a national radon certification body that approves ECAN's courses as prerequisites for its own certification exams. While not a direct training competitor in the same way, NRSB occupies the standards and certification layer of the same value chain that ECAN's radon curriculum feeds into.
- AARST-NRPP: AARST-NRPP is the leading U.S. radon proficiency program and approves ECAN's courses. Like NRSB, it sits in the certification standards layer that ECAN's radon training feeds into, with over 2,600 certified professionals in its network.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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ECAN leadership team
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Frequently asked questions about ECAN
What does ECAN do?
ECAN delivers professional certification and continuing education courses for building inspectors and environmental contractors in radon measurement, mold assessment/remediation, indoor air quality, septic inspection, water testing, SARS-CoV-2, and meth lab identification, delivered in online, live webinar, live classroom, and home study formats. It wraps these courses in a three-tier network membership (Affiliate, Journeyman, Master) that unlocks proprietary protocols, forms, report writing services, equipment purchasing, insurance access, and member-to-member referrals. A Report Writing Division prepares Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Mold Assessment, Indoor Air Quality, and Government Housing Rehabilitation reports that members can resell to their own clients.
Is ECAN a public or private company?
ECAN is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ECAN founded?
ECAN was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is ECAN based?
ECAN is headquartered in Muncy, United States, in the North America region.
How does ECAN make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Training Course Sales are the primary driver. The others are network Membership Subscriptions, report Writing Services and equipment and Supplies Sales.
Who are ECAN's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are InterNACHI, American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC), American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and Zack Academy. Emerging players are InspectorPro Insurance, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors and HouseMaster Home Inspections. RadonAway is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) and AARST-NRPP.
Does ECAN have an API?
No public API is recorded for ECAN.
What industry is ECAN in?
ECAN's product category is Environmental Professional Training & Certification. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDANAIAM, Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC), with a secondary code of EDAAALAO, Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE). Its NAICS code is 6115 and its SIC code is 8200.