Lead-based Paint Activities Program for Training Providers
The following pages contain information to assist new training providers seeking accreditation under EPA's Lead-based Paint Activities Program (abatement, inspections, and risk assessments), and serve as reference materials for accredited training providers:
- Lead-based paint activities program training providers course information
- Instructions for training providers applying for accreditation
- Instructions for accredited lead-based paint activities training providers
- Resources for lead-based paint activities training providers
This page provides an overview for training providers planning to become accredited by EPA to teach certified courses for lead abatement workers, inspectors, risk assessors, supervisors or project designers in line with EPA’s Lead-based Paint Activities regulations. EPA’s Lead-based Paint Activities regulations require individuals conducting lead-based paint abatement (activity designed to address lead-based paint hazards), lead inspections (activity that indicates if a home has lead-based paint and where the lead-based paint is located) or lead risk assessments (activity that indicates if a home has any lead hazards from lead in paint, dust or soil and what actions to take to address those hazards) be properly trained and certified, and that these activities are conducted according to reliable, effective and safe work practice standards.
EPA administers the Lead-based Paint Activities Program in states, tribes and territories not authorized by EPA to operate their own program, this includes 11 states, 4 territories and most tribal lands. To provide training for areas administered by EPA trainer providers must be accredited by EPA, in all other areas trainer providers must be accredited by the authorized state, tribe or territory. For a list of states, tribes and territories administered by EPA and for links to authorized programs go to, who administers the Lead-based Paint Activities Program?
As a training provider, you play an important role in helping to prevent lead exposure. You are EPA’s most direct link to workers who, when properly trained and motivated, can help reduce and prevent lead exposure. By properly training lead abatement workers, lead inspectors, lead risk assessors, supervisors and project designers, you are helping them operate legally and perform work that is reliable, safe and effective.
Become an EPA-Accredited Training Provider under the Lead-based Paint Activities Program
- Prepare course curriculum in accordance with 40 CFR 225(d). For training providers seeking to offer abatement worker training, consider using EPA’s Model Lead-Based Paint Abatement Worker Training Course .
- Apply online using the EPA Central Data Exchange (CDX) system.
- Find application instructions, outlining:
- How to apply for initial accreditation;
- How to train via video conference and/or video recording;
- How to train via electronic learning (e-learning) format;
- How to apply for reaccreditation;
- How to amend your application;
- How to replace a certificate;
- Incomplete applications;
- Fee schedules; and
- EPA’s accreditation fees refund policy.
- Find application instructions, outlining:
- Follow instructions for accredited lead-based paint activities training providers to teach courses in accordance with the Lead-based Paint Activities Regulations.
For resources to aid in your understanding of EPA's Lead-based Paint Activities Program and tools to help you comply with training provider requirements, visit the Resources for Lead-based Paint Activities Training Providers page.
Have a Question?
If you have questions about applying for accreditation and/or maintaining your Lead-based Paint Activities Program training provider accreditation, please visit: