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NICET FA I prep

Prepare for NICET FA I with a plan built on your weakest domain

Lessons for every task in NICET's outline, worked calculations and timed practice exams at the real length. Take the free diagnostic first to see which plan fits.

Practice pack

Drill the question bank and sit timed practice exams.

$79
One payment. Lifetime access.
  • 220 original practice questions, each with a worked explanation and the code section it relies on
  • 2 full-length timed practice exams (85 questions, 110 minutes), weighted like the real exam
  • Scores by domain after every drill, so you know what to study next

Best if: You already know the material and want exam-style practice.

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Level I course

Learn every Level I task, then prove it on timed practice exams.

$99
One payment. Lifetime access.
  • Everything in the practice pack, plus:
  • 6 modules of lessons covering every task in NICET's Level I content outline
  • 4 worked calculations you can repeat with your own numbers
  • 20 code-navigation drills for finding the right section in your own NFPA 72
  • A week-by-week study plan built from your diagnostic and your exam date
  • Exam-day checklist: what to bring, allowed references and the on-screen calculator

Best if: You are new to fire alarm or want a structured path to Level I.

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Level I + II bundle

The Level I and Level II courses, so you can go straight on to Level II.

$229
One payment. Lifetime access.
  • The full Level I course: 6 modules, 220 practice questions and 2 timed practice exams
  • The full Level II course: 12 modules, 280 practice questions and 2 timed practice exams
  • One study plan that runs from one level to the next

Best if: You plan to sit Level II within a year or two of Level I.

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Instant access. Your course opens as soon as checkout completes: every lesson, the practice questions, timed practice exams and your study plan.

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What the course covers

6 modules, mapped to the task numbers in NICET's published Level I content outline.

  1. Mounting and terminating devices (task 1.1.1)
    Initiating devices and notification appliances: what each one does · Terminations, polarity and end-of-line devices · Class A and Class B circuits on the job
  2. Cabling and pathways (task 1.1.2)
    Fire alarm cable types and where each is allowed · Raceways, supports, separation and labelling · Pathway class and survivability in plain terms
  3. Job site safety (task 1.1.3)
    Ladders, lifts and fall protection · Lockout, electrical safety and PPE · First aid and incident reporting basics
  4. Periodic testing (task 1.2.1)
    Reading the inspection and testing frequency tables in your own copy · Functional tests for smoke, heat and manual stations · Notification appliance and panel tests
  5. Finding and fixing faults (task 1.2.2)
    Opens, shorts and ground faults: how each shows at the panel · Meter technique for troubleshooting a circuit · Replacing a device and returning the system to service
  6. Reading technical documents (task 1.3.1)
    Symbols, riser diagrams and floor plans · Shop drawings, data sheets and the record of completion

What you get

  • 14-day refund after purchase (conditions apply).
  • Instant access to the whole course after checkout.
  • One payment, lifetime access (at least 3 years), updates included.
  • Expert-reviewed: every question was checked by a fire alarm professional with more than 17 years in fire alarm and sprinkler systems (2026-10-18).
  • Every answer key is confirmed by a separate blind solve, and reported errors are fixed within 2 business days.
  • No subscription and no hidden extras. We promise the content, not an exam result.

Questions

When do I get access?

Straight away. Checkout takes you to your course, and the receipt email has the same link.

Can I get a refund after it opens?

Yes, within 14 days of buying if you have tried it and it is not right for you. Conditions apply: see the refund terms.

How long do I keep access?

For as long as we offer the course, and at least 3 years. Updates are included, so if NICET moves this exam to a newer code edition while you have access, your course moves with it.

What is the difference between the practice pack and the course?

The practice pack is questions and timed practice exams. The course adds a lesson for every task in NICET's content outline, worked calculations, code-navigation drills and a study plan built from your diagnostic. If any domain scored under about 60%, take the course.

Are the questions copied from the exam?

No. Every question is original and written to NICET's published content outline. Exam content is confidential and we never use it. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by NICET.

Do I need my own copy of NFPA 72?

Yes, the same as on exam day. We cite sections by number so you learn to find them fast, and we never reproduce the code's text. NFPA offers free read-only access online.

Can my employer pay?

Yes. Tick “My employer is paying” to get an invoice, or download a reimbursement request to send your manager.

Can you promise I will pass?

No, and nobody honest can. What we promise is the content listed above.

Employer paying?

Many employers fund NICET FA I prep. Generate a reimbursement request PDF to send to your manager.