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Certification

Construction Managers

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Accessibility Inspector Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Building Plans Examiner Website

Certification Description
This certification program, through its three subfields of Asphalt, Concrete and Soils, was designed for field and laboratory technicians engaged in the testing and inspection of construction materials. Knowledge of engineering properties of construction materials used in buildings, roads, and related civil engineering projects and knowledge of testing specifications, practices, methods, and materials evaluation is required.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt Level II Website

Certification Description
This certification program, through its three subfields of Asphalt, Concrete and Soils, was designed for field and laboratory technicians engaged in the testing and inspection of construction materials. Knowledge of engineering properties of construction materials used in buildings, roads, and related civil engineering projects and knowledge of testing specifications, practices, methods, and materials evaluation is required.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt Level III Website

Certification Description
This certification program, through its three subfields of Asphalt, Concrete and Soils, was designed for field and laboratory technicians engaged in the testing and inspection of construction materials. Knowledge of engineering properties of construction materials used in buildings, roads, and related civil engineering projects and knowledge of testing specifications, practices, methods, and materials evaluation is required.

Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
http://www.nicet.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt Level IV Website

Certification Description
The Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is someone who has voluntarily met the prescribed criteria of the CCM program with regard to formal education, field experience and demonstrated capability and understanding of the CM body of knowledge.

Certifying Organization
Construction Manager Certification Institute
https://cmaanet.org/construction-manager-certification-institute

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Construction Manager Website

Certification Description
The CDFA credential is a voluntary certification designed to elevate the professional standards in design firm management and administration and contribute to the firm's organizational growth and maturity through better practices in firm management. The credential comprised by the SDA's Certification Program distinguishes and supports the roles performed by the spectrum of administrators and managers in the A/E/C firm.

Certifying Organization
Society for Design Administration
http://www.sdanational.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Design Firm Administrator Website

Certification Description
Candidates for the CDP designation demonstrate at least five years of qualified work experience in development, design and/or construction of shopping centers as an owner representative, development manager, project manager, tenant coordinator, architect, engineer, general contractor, construction manager, facilities manager, retail store planner, or retail construction manager. CDP certification is achieved through mastery of a body of knowledge, completion of the eligibility requirements, passage of a rigorous half-day written examination, and commitment to a code of professional ethics.

Certifying Organization
International Council of Shopping Centers
https://www.icsc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Development, Design & Construction Professional Website

Certifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year

Certified Graduate Builder Website

Certification Description
CHC status provides both internal and external rewards. CHCs enjoy the pride of recognition of being among the elite in a critical field of health care. And CHC is a premier credential based on a sound assessment that provides distinction in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The CHC Program has three components: -Eligibility requirements that are a blend of education and experience and profile the individual who is likely to be successful on the Certification Examination -A 115-item multiple-choice Certification Examination that tests tasks that are performed regularly in practice and are considered important to competent practice -A renewal requirement. Certification is valid for three years at which time it must be renewed through retaking and passing the Certification Examination or documenting 45 contact hours of continuing professional education.

Certifying Organization
American Hospital Association
http://www.aha.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Healthcare Constructor Website

Certification Description
The CPC (Certified Professional Constructor) certification is intended for the Professional Constructor who has been in the field for several years and exam questions will cover both education and experience-based knowledge. The CPC certification is a way to prove your experience and knowledge against a high national standard and to bring your career to the next level.

Certifying Organization
American Institute of Constructors & Constructor Certification Commission
http://www.professionalconstructor.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Professional Constructor Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Combination Plans Examiner Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Commercial Building Inspector Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Commercial Combination Inspector Website

Certifying Organization
International Code Council
https://www.iccsafe.org/

Certification Details
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 6 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Commercial Mechanical Inspector Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Commercial Mechanical Inspector Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Commercial Plumbing Inspector Website

Certification Description
A Concrete Construction Special Inspector is a person qualified to inspect and record the results of concrete construction inspection based on codes and job specifications. The program covers inspection during preplacement, placement, and post-placement operations.

Certifying Organization
American Concrete Institute International
https://www.concrete.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Concrete Construction Special Inspector Website

Certifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
https://www.nccer.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Construction Site Safety Orientation Website

Certifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
https://www.nccer.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Construction Site Safety Supervisor Website

Certifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
https://www.nccer.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Construction Site Safety Technician Website

Certification Description
A Craft Instructor is an individual who has successfully completed the Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) conducted by an NCCER Master Trainer with current credentials and is authorized to teach the NCCER curriculum.

Certifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
https://www.nccer.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Craft Instructor Website

Certification Description
Green Advantage Certified Practitioners (GACPs) have passed one or more exams, demonstrating their knowledge of the latest in green building principles, materials and techniques. Green Advantage Certification helps builders get jobs, contractors win bids, and allows building occupants to enjoy healthier, more efficient homes and buildings.

Certifying Organization
Green Advantage
https://greenadvantage.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

GA - Certified Associate Website

Certification Description
Green Advantage Certified Practitioners (GACPs) have passed one or more exams, demonstrating their knowledge of the latest in green building principles, materials and techniques. Green Advantage Certification helps builders get jobs, contractors win bids, and allows building occupants to enjoy healthier, more efficient homes and buildings.

Certifying Organization
Green Advantage
https://greenadvantage.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

GA Certified Practitioner Website

Certification Description
The GMR allows CGRs to attain further recognition for educational excellence and longevity in the remodeling industry.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Graduate Master Remodeler Website

Certification Description
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) established the Green Certified Professional (GCP) designation to promote the highest standards of green remodeling through credentialing of remodeling professionals.

Certifying Organization
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
http://www.nari.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Green Certified Professional Website

Certification Description
As green and high-performance construction turns to the mainstream, experienced green industry professionals seek an educational designation that signifies their long-standing commitment to and experience with sustainable building and remodeling. They find it with the Master Certified Green Professional (Master CGP) designation.

Certifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Certified Green Professional Website

Certification Description
A Master Craft/Technician Instructor is NCCER's highest level of recognition for instructors. The intent of this instructor certification is to provide additional recognition for NCCER's most dedicated, qualified, and deserving instructors.

Certifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
https://www.nccer.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Master Craft/Technician Instructor Website

Certification Description
A Master Trainer is an individual who has been certified in accordance with NCCER's Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) for Master Trainers and is authorized to train craft instructors.

Certifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
https://www.nccer.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Master Trainer Website

Certifying Organization
International Code Council
https://www.iccsafe.org/

Certification Details
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Plumbing Plans Examiner Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Plumbing Plans Examiner Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Residential Building Inspector Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Residential Combination Inspector Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Residential Mechanical Inspector Website

Certifying Organization
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOgroup.aspx

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Residential Plumbing Inspector Website

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