Certification Description
Architectural Openings Consultants (AOCs) are individuals who have attained AHC, CDC and EHC professional certifications. AOCs have mastered all facets of the commercial Door and Hardware industry and exemplify the highest standards of expertise and professionalism.

Certifying Organization
Door and Hardware Institute
https://www.dhi.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Architectural Openings Consultants Website

Certification Description
Certified Door Consultants (CDCs) are trained in the construction and application of standard and custom hollow metal doors and frames, architectural flush and stile and rail wood doors and aluminum doors and frames. CDCs must master a myriad of fire, life safety, accessibility and building code requirements for all types of buildings.

Certifying Organization
Door and Hardware Institute
https://www.dhi.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Door Consultants Website

Certification Description
For skilled siding installers, becoming a VSI Certified Installer is easy - just take a course taught by a Certified Trainer and pass an exam that tests your knowledge about vinyl siding installation.

Certifying Organization
Vinyl Siding Institute
https://www.vinylsiding.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

Certified Installer Website

Certification Description
A consumer considering a major home improvement needs to know that the remodeling contractor he or she chooses is a full-time, dedicated remodeling professional. NARI's certification program offers this assurance through its extensive screening and testing process. Only full-time, professional remodeling contractors are eligible for NARI certification.

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

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

Certified Lead Carpenter Website

Certifying Organization
Vinyl Siding Institute
https://www.vinylsiding.org/

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

Certified Trainer Website