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Certification

Construction Carpenters

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

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

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Certified Graduate Associate Website

Certification Description
Installation and sand and finish certification with NWFACP is a two-part process, which includes both a written and a hands-on test. To be eligible, you must have two years of wood flooring installation, wood flooring sand and finish, or carpentry experience.

Certifying Organization
National Wood Flooring Association
http://www.nwfa.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 Installer and Sand & Finisher 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
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
http://www.aamanet.org/index.asp

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

FenestrationAssociate Website

Certification Description
Fenestration Master courses cover a wide range of subject matters including performance standards, product and material types and code requirements. Group 1 courses are currently available and cover product types and design considerations, window, door and skylight performance standards and proper glass selection.

Certifying Organization
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
http://www.aamanet.org/index.asp

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

FenestrationMaster Website

Certification Description
AAMA's InstallationMasters training program covers residential and light commercial installation techniques and practices.

Certifying Organization
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
http://www.aamanet.org/index.asp

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

InstallationMasters Website

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