Individual Certification

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?

• Validate your professionalism, expertise and dedication to client satisfaction 
• Advance your business skill set for increased company profitability, project timeliness, and streamlined project/business operations
• Develop your professional skill set and set your career in remodeling up for success
• Position yourself or your staff as an indispensable resource to your clients with complex project needs
• Increase your reputation in a crowded marketplace.

Master Certified Remodeler (MCR)

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.

Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR)

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. 

NARI Certification is a robust and challenging process, reserved only for those remodeling professionals who demonstrate extensive expertise in their field and pass the rigorous screening and testing process.

• Candidates must demonstrate technical skill, business and project management expertise and tenure in the industry based on their selected certification’s specific and detailed requirements.
• Candidates are required to prove participation in education courses, meeting the minimum Continuing Education Units (CEU), as outlined by each specific certification
• All candidate applications are subjected to comprehensive review by NARI Certification staff to assure all program pre-requisites are met and the candidate is eligible for certification.
• Eligible candidates could choose to attend a preparatory course offered by their local NARI chapter (check with chapter for availability) attend the rigorous, multi-week preparatory courses provided by NARI, or self-study.
• All eligible certification candidates must undergo and pass a rigorous examination of up to 200 questions, overseen by an examination proctor adhering to strict integrity criteria.

NARI certified remodeling professionals must meet annual recertification requirements for continuing education.