{"title":"ARCS Academy","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eExpand Your Knowledge. Strengthen Your Skills.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0px 10%;\"\u003eWelcome to ARCS Academy — the educational platform from the Association of Rug Care Specialists designed to help rug care professionals build foundational knowledge and continue advancing their expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0px 10%;\"\u003eAs ARCS Academy grows, additional educational opportunities and specialized training courses will be added. Explore our first course below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0px 10%;\"\u003eAll classes and events are subject to rescheduling, postponement, or cancellation if ARCS or the host member determines the circumstances are unsafe to hold the class or event. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in these difficult and unusual time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"intro-to-rug-care","title":"Intro to Rug Care","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:720px; padding-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cvideo controls style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/5dea4ee36e36405cb8d53d15b5e9365f.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntro to Rug Care\u003c\/strong\u003e is a foundational course designed to give professionals a comprehensive understanding of rug types, construction, and proper cleaning techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom identification and pre-inspection to washing, drying, and problem-solving, this course builds the essential knowledge needed to handle rugs with confidence and care. It's the starting point for anyone looking to improve quality, reduce risk, and deliver better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRug identification and construction basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-inspection best practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCleaning methods and washing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrying procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting and problem-solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRisk reduction and quality control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustry best practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are training new employees or expanding your own expertise, Intro to Rug Care provides a strong foundation for delivering better results and creating confidence in rug handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-accordion-wrapper\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"so-tab\"\u003e\n    \u003cinput id=\"so-tab-how-to-sign-up\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"tabs\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"so-tab-how-to-sign-up\"\u003eHOW TO SIGN UP\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"so-tab-content\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003eGetting started with ARCS Academy is simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1: Request Group Administrator Access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      To enroll in ARCS Academy, begin by emailing \u003ca href=\"mailto:academy@rugcarespecialists.org\"\u003eacademy@rugcarespecialists.org\u003c\/a\u003e and requesting access as a Group Administrator for your company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003ePlease include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eYour name\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCompany name\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEmail address\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2: Receive Your Login Credentials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Once your request has been reviewed and approved, you will receive your unique login credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3: Access ARCS Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Visit: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/academy.rugcarespecialists.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eacademy.rugcarespecialists.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Log in and begin managing your company's training access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4: Enroll Your Employees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      After logging in, you can enroll employees and assign courses directly through the ARCS Academy platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed Help Getting Started?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Once you've received your login credentials, visit our tutorial video for guidance on using the ARCS Academy platform and managing your team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1185274689\/d03814af0f\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button\"\u003eWatch Tutorial Video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product__price,\n.price,\n.product-single__price,\nbutton#AddToCart-8711982219343 {\n  display: none;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"www.rugcarespecialists.org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45364513636431,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/8202\/7599\/files\/intro-to-rug-care.jpg?v=1780079919"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/8202\/7599\/collections\/header_balloon_f4f0de4b-e282-4d26-bbe2-dcea47816763.jpg?v=1780080240","url":"https:\/\/www.rugcarespecialists.org\/collections\/arcs-academy.oembed","provider":"Association of Rug Care Specialists","version":"1.0","type":"link"}