About NARI: Certification
For the last decade, NARI's certification program has provided the remodeling industry with a formalized standard of expertise, knowledge and ethical conduct among professional remodelers. Prized by those who have achieved the designation, NARI's certification programs gives comfort to consumers because it identifies remodelers who have undergone a detailed review and testing in areas of business management, ethical conduct, and technical skills. The six NARI certification designations are as follows:
- Certified Remodeler (CR)
- Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS)
- Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA)
- Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR)
- Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC)
- Certified Remodeling Carpenter (CRC)
Certification Requirements:
- Applicants must be currently employed by or own a firm engaged in the remodeling business
- Applicants must have been employed in the remodeling industry for a period of five years
- Applicants must submit a comprehensive qualification matrix detailing industry background and experience and a notarized affidavit regarding his or her record of experience and/or letters of recommendation
- Applicants must successfully complete a one-day written competency exam developed by the University of Illinois. Most applicants attend one of NARI's structured study groups prior to taking the exam
- Applicants who achieve certification must complete continuing education requirements to retain their designations
Certification Descriptions: - NARI CRs are professional remodelers who provide a full range of remodeling services. To become a CR, candidates must possess skill and knowledge in a broad range of business management and technical skill areas.
- NARI CRSs are professional remodelers who focus on specific type of work and serve the needs of homeowners interested in their area of technical excellence, such as concrete and masonry work, electrical work, insulation, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, and roofing and siding.
- NARI CKBRs provide remodeling services specific to kitchens and bathrooms. To become a CKBR, candidates must possess skills and knowledge focused on the requirement of materials, layout, and installation of kitchens and bathrooms.
- NARI CRAs actively support the remodeling industry in professions such as architects, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and consultants.
- NARI CLCs are the hands-on field personnel who oversee every aspect of the project: customer satisfaction, personnel management, administration, etc. while working on the project.
The Step-By-Step Process to Certification
