Everything you need to know about Damage Assessment of Asphalt Shingle Roofing: An Immersive Learning Experience
Haag’s All-New 3D Training Changes the Game!
By Ryan Holdhusen, Vice President of Education
Step into the future of damage assessment training with Haag’s 3D course—Damage Assessment of Asphalt Shingle Roofing: An Immersive Learning Experience. Developed in partnership with Seek Now, a property intelligence company providing coast-to-coast services for insurance and real estate, this course is the first of its kind. It combines Haag’s 100+ years of forensic expertise with Seek Now’s advanced simulation technology. The result is a practical, engaging training program designed to help professionals build confidence in evaluating asphalt composition roofs. The course is now available on Haag on Demand™ learning management system, a user-friendly platform that makes Haag’s expert training accessible to the industry.
Why This Course Is a Game Changer
Over the last 40 years, Haag has consistently set the bar in damage assessment training, and this brand-new offering raises that bar even higher. Explore a virtual property as well as learn all you need to know about asphalt composition shingles, in three dimensions. You’ll gain a new level of clarity, focusing on fine details that conventional on-demand products can’t deliver.
Explore Asphalt Shingle Roofing in a Realistic Environment
Haag’s most frequently requested damage training on asphalt composition roofs is now available in an immersive 3D format where you will:
- Learn about asphalt comp shingles, the most common issues, and the types of damage that adjusters will encounter in the field.
- Navigate through the virtual property to examine and document roof damage, wind direction indicators, fence damage, HVAC damage, and other property damage seen in the field.
These interactive, visual tools support the training by connecting technical instruction with realistic scenarios, helping you confidently identify and document roof damage.
Gamified, Self-Paced Virtual Inspections
Learning becomes play. We’ve sprinkled gamification elements into the exercises and the exam to reinforce learning and improve engagement.
- Complete a virtual residential property hail and wind inspection, which will test your ability to differentiate between recent storm damage and other types of weathering or damage.
- Receive immediate feedback when you submit your exam questions and easily navigate back to the training curriculum to help clarify the question when needed.
This cutting-edge training, developed by Seek Now, combines Haag’s expertise with interactive tools that support retention and practical application.
Hands-On Tasks: Note Taking, Photos, Measurements
You’re not just watching—you’re doing. Within the virtual property, you can:
- Take digital notes about the areas you inspect
- Snap photos of damage with the virtual camera for your damage report notes
- Use other built-in tools in the virtual tool belt to measure roof slopes, hail indent size, and to document other storm-associated damage.
Collecting these important details reinforces real-world workflows and prepares you for field or desk hail & wind claims with confidence.
Who Benefits: New and Seasoned Adjusters Alike
Whether you’re stepping into claims for the first time or you’ve been assessing roofs for decades, this course elevates your skill set:
- New adjusters gain hands-on practice without risking field errors
- Experienced professionals sharpen their eye for subtle indicators they might overlook
- Supervisors and trainers discover a uniform platform to onboard and increase skill sets for their team
Flexible Access: Laptop, Desktop, or Meta Quest VR Headset
No special VR equipment? No problem. Simply log into Haag on Demand™ on your computer to start your immersive training.
Or for a full VR experience:
- Plug in your Meta Quest headset for the exam and virtual property inspection in VR
- Inspect the entire property, down to each individual shingle from a first-person viewpoint, as if you were on the site of the claim!
All course segments and the final exam are available from your own devices, on your schedule.
Approved for Continuing Education
Stay compliant and ahead of the curve. This course is approved for Continuing Education credits in multiple states, with additional state approvals pending. You’ll find a full list of state CE approvals , ensuring you:
- Maintain your adjuster license without additional hassle
- Haag reports your credits when a course is completed through the Haag on Demand™ LMS
- Demonstrate your commitment to ongoing professional development
Licensing Options for Organizations
Give your team direct access to Haag’s trusted training. This course, along with several other Haag courses, can be licensed for use on your organization’s internal learning platforms, giving staff instant access. Invest in your workforce and standardize damage assessment skills across your team and reduce training costs compared to individual course registrations.
Email Haag’s Education team to discuss licensing options for your team.
Get Started Today
Haag’s Damage Assessment of Asphalt Shingle Roofing: An Immersive Learning Experience, powered by Seek Now’s powerful virtual training platform, brings proven training into a highly interactive, virtual format. Available now exclusively on the Haag on Demand™ LMS, this course combines Haag’s storied expertise with modern simulation technology to help professionals improve accuracy, efficiency, and confidence when evaluating asphalt roofs.
Visit haageducation.com/s/3d-training-experience to enroll, review state CE approvals, or inquire about organizational licensing.
Ryan Holdhusen is the Vice President of Education at Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company. Since joining Haag in 2002, he has played a key role in shaping the company’s education programs and resources. He has led the development and promotion of Haag’s Certified Inspector and Certified Reviewer programs, Damage Field Guides, shingle and metal roof gauges, and the Haag On-Demand Learning platform, used by thousands of damage professionals annually.
Ryan has helped lead multiple rebranding initiatives and Haag’s 100@100 customer service program. He also oversees the sales, marketing, and licensing of Haag’s educational products, as well as the daily operations of the Education division
