As an exclusive member benefit, NARI University offers a variety of free educational webinars designed to help remodeling professionals improve their skill set, navigate the critical issues facing the remodeling industry, and gain valuable insights to improve their business. Through NARI University, you will find dozens of one-hour educational sessions on topics spanning Universal Design, Sales and Marketing, Business Management and much more. Each webinar is approved for one Continuing Education Unit (CEU), unless otherwise specified, and a CEU certificate is available for download following completion of the webinar.
Go to www.nari.org and click on Member Login. Please note you will need your NARI member login and password to be able to access these webinars. If you need help logging in, please contact the national office at 847-298-9200.
With over 1000 certified professionals holding nearly 1700 individual designations, NARI is a leader in certification of remodeling professionals.
80% of consumers would choose a remodeling professional who is certified over one who is not
NARI Certification is a worthy investment in your career. Aren’t you worth it?
NARI Certifications were developed to recognize highly experienced remodeling professionals, capable of planning and managing complex remodeling projects to client satisfaction.
Certified professionals represent an elite group of industry experts who possess extensive technical and management skills that set them apart as capable remodeling professionals.
NARI Certification Standards and exam questions were developed by leading remodeling experts, well versed in technical and management best practices.
NARI Certification is governed by the NARI Certification Board.
The highest level of certification NARI offers. Designed for professionals who have maintained their Certified Remodeler (CR) credential for a minimum of 10 years, hold another NARI certification and have demonstrated leadership within NARI or their local community.
Certified Remodeler (CR)
Designed for highly experienced industry professionals who provide a full range of remodeling services. Often pursued by owners or upper management of a remodeling organization.
*Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS) certification available for experienced professionals who focus only on one particular trade such as concrete and masonry, electrical, insulation, mechanical systems, roofing and siding, etc.
*Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA) certification available for professionals who actively support the remodeling industry in professions such as suppliers, manufacturers, architects, designers, and consultants.
Designed for highly experienced industry professionals who provide remodeling services specific to kitchens and bathrooms. Often pursued by owners or upper management of a remodeling organization.
Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM)Designed for professionals overseeing the administrative aspects of a project: customer satisfaction, scheduling subcontractors, record-keeping, risk management, financial controls, etc.
Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC)Designed for experienced field professionals who oversee the technical aspects of the project, including personnel management and material flow.
Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP)Designed for professionals who create renovations to improve ease of use, safety of users and caregivers, and accessibility.