2010 Certification Programs
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PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SEVERAL STEPS TO ENSURE YOUR CERTIFICATION APPLICATION IS COMPLETE:
- 1. For Study Groups, please complete Form A (page 10 of the 2010 Certification Packet) and return to Ann Dube' at Certification Programs, 831 Beacon Street, #186, Newton Centre, MA 02459 along with the appropriate fee.
- 2. For Certifications, you must complete the appropriate application and send along with appropriate fee to NARI National, Certification Programs, 780 Lee Street, Suite 200, Des Plaines, IL 60606. (This fee includes the exam.)
- 3. For the Green Certified Professional Study Group please complete Form A (page 10 of the 2010 Certification Packet). If you wish to sit for the GCP exam, you must complete the GCP Application and send that along to National with the $550 fee. The goal of our Study Group is to have all participants take the exam; study group will fulfill your 16 hours of classroom time.
For Questions, please contact Ann Dube' at 508-907-6249 or ann@emnari.org.
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NARI's certification programs are the industry standard in training, testing, and identifying those remodelers with a level of professionalism above the rest.
Today's consumer is used to looking for something to distinguish the best from the rest. A NARI certification identifies you as the best of the best. It tells the consumer that you are dedicated to high standards of workmanship and have proved your knowledge through rigorous testing. No matter how good you think you are, you need a short concise identifier to let the world know you are. NARI certification provides that identifier. Through the study group process, you will meet others with whom to share your skills. The group has a synergistic effect, always raising the bar for all.
EM NARI annually offers comprehensive study groups in preparation for the Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC), Certified Remodeler (CR), and Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) programs. The CR study group also serves as preparation for the Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA) and Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS) exams.
The Study Group programs are designed to assist participants to successfully prepare for these exams by offering lectures and peer group discussions based on the contents of the study guides for each program. Attendees will receive a structured approach to studying and strengthening their understanding of the study guide materials. Questions will be encouraged during the sessions. Upon completion of the study group, participants will have enhanced their knowledge, raised their confidence, and increased their ability to successfully study for the exam.
Study Groups meet one morning a week, two hours each, for approximately eight weeks, followed by a review and then the exam on the ninth or tenth week.
Who are NARI Certified Professionals?
Click here to view our brochure about the certifications we provide.
NARI's certification program recognizes the skills and achievements of five distinct groups of remodeling professionals of particular interest to homeowners:
Certified Remodeler (CR):
NARI Certified Remodelers (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.
To qualify for the CR designation, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be employed by or own a firm that derives at least 90% of its sales volume through remodeling work
- Adhere to NARI's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Have a minimum of five years continuous experience in the remodeling industry
- Completed 16 hours of continuing education
- Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
- Successfully complete a one-day written examination addressing 20 knowledge areas related to general remodeling practices and business
- Submit all required application materials and fees
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Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS):
NARI Certified Remodeler Specialists (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.
To qualify for the CRS designation, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be employed by or own a firm that derives at least 90% of its sales volume through remodeling work
- Adhere to NARI's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Have a minimum of five years continuous experience in the remodeling industry
- Successfully complete a Qualification Matrix detailing their background and experience
- Completed 16 hours of continuing education
- Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
- Successfully complete a one-day written examination addressing knowledge areas related to general remodeling practices and business
- Submit all required application materials and fees
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Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA):
NARI Certified Remodeler Associates (CRAs) actively support the remodeling industry in professions such as architects, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and consultants.
To qualify for the CRA designation, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Have a minimum of five years continuous service in support of the remodeling industry as an architect, designer, educator, manufacturer, publisher, supplier, or consultant
- Adhere to NARI's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Completed 16 hours of continuing education
- Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
- Successfully complete a one-day written examination addressing knowledge areas related to general remodeling practices and business
- Submit all required application materials and fees
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Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR):
NARI Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodelers (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.
To qualify for the CKBR designation, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be employed by or own a firm engaged in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms
- Adhere to NARI's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Have a minimum of five years continuous experience in the remodeling industry
- Have completed 4 kitchens and/or bathrooms per year
- Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
- Successfully complete a one-day written examination on business, construction, and remodeling practices related to kitchen and bathrooms
- Submit all required application materials and fees
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Green Certified Professional (GCP):
Designed to recognize and identify remodelers who apply green or sustainable principles to their remodeling projects.
To qualify for the GCP designation, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be employed by or own a firm engaged in conducting green remodeling projects
- Adhere to NARI's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Have a minimum of five years continuous full time experience in the remodeling industry
- Have 3 years experience conducting green remodeling projects
- Completed 16 hours of continuing education
- Successfully completed a comprehensive application that details their background and experience
- Successfully complete a one-day written examination on building science, indoor air quality, resource conservation, renewable energy, and 12 trade related areas of green program application
- Submit all required application materials and fees
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Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC):
NARI Certified Lead Carpenters (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.
To qualify for the CLC designation, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Have a minimum of five years continuous practice in the remodeling industry, with at least two of those years as a lead carpenter - defined as a remodeling professional who is involved in tasks and has responsibilities beyond the technical production aspects of a project; he or she is responsible for customer contact and communication, supervision of subcontractors and employees, managing the job site, scheduling, and safety issues
- Adhere to NARI's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Successfully complete a Qualification Matrix detailing their background and experience
- Successfully complete a half-day written examination on pre-construction issues, technical knowledge, and special skills (people and job management)
- Submit all required application materials and fees
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Universal Design Certified Remodeler (UDCR):
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NARI certified remodeling professionals have pledged to abide by a strict Standards of Practice and NARI's Code of Ethics, which is as follows:
1. By promoting in good faith only those products and services which are known to be functionally and economically sound, and which are known to be consistent with objective standards of health and safety.
2. By making all advertising and sales promotion factually accurate, avoiding those practices which tend to mislead or deceive the customer.
3. By writing all contracts and warranties such that they comply with federal, state, and local laws.
4. By promptly acknowledging and taking appropriate action on all customer complaints.
5. By refraining from any act intended to restrain trade or suppress competition.
6. By attaining and retaining insurance as required by federal, state, and local authorities.
7. By attaining and retaining licensing and/or registration as required by federal, state, and local authorities.
It's no wonder homeowners feel more comfortable relying on remodeling contractors who have earned NARI certification.
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is the only national association dedicated solely to the remodeling industry. NARI's focus is on professional conduct, continuing education and training, and fair and ethical treatment within the home improvement industry. NARI certification of professional remodeling contractors serves as the association's recognition of remodeling professionals who have met stringent criteria for experience and pledged a commitment to the highest standards of practice and to NARI's Code of Ethics.
Among the factors NARI encourages homeowners to consider when selecting a remodeling contractor, in addition to NARI certification, is an assessment of and satisfaction with the remodeling contractor's workmanship, reputation and integrity, durability of materials used, and equipment. Before hiring any home improvement contractor, homeowners are urged to check references and if possible, visit and inspect similar projects that he or she has completed.
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Program Fee Schedule: [Back to the top]
Fee Schedule: Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS), Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA)
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NARI Members
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Non-Members
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| Certification Fee - includes study guide manual, The Builder's Guide to Running a Successful Construction Company, the cost of processing the application, exam and any certification materials |
$599 payable at time of application. * |
$679 payable at time of application.* |
| Annual Recertification |
$75 |
$150 |
| *If an applicant is found to not be qualified to sit for the exam this fee will be refunded minus a $200 processing charge |
Fee Schedule: Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR)
| Component
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NARI Members
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Non-Members
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| Certification Fee - includes study guide manual, Run Your Business so it Doesn't Run You and Smart Business for Contractors, the cost of processing the application, exam and any certification materials |
$599 payable at time of application.* |
$679 payable at time of application.* |
| Annual Recertification |
$75 |
$150 |
| *If an applicant is found to not be qualified to sit for the exam this fee will be refunded minus a $200 processing charge |
Fee Schedule: Green Certified Professional (GCP)
| Component
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NARI Members
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Non-Members
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| Certification Fee - includes, the cost of processing the application, exam and any certification materials |
$550 payable at time of application.* |
$750 payable at time of application.* |
| Annual Recertification |
$75 |
$150 |
| *If an applicant is found to not be qualified to sit for the exam this fee will be refunded minus a $200 processing charge |
Fee Schedule: Universal Design Certified Remodeler (UDCR)
| Component
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NARI Members
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Non-Members
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| Certification Fee - includes, sample letters of recommendation, study guide manual, the cost of processing the application, exam and any certification materials |
$249 payable at time of application.* |
$349 payable at time of application.* |
| Annual Recertification |
$49 |
$98 |
| *If an applicant is found to not be qualified to sit for the exam this fee will be refunded minus a $100 processing charge |
Fee Schedule: Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC)
| Component
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NARI Members
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Non-Members
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| Certification Fee - includes, sample letters of recommendation, study guide manual, the cost of processing the application, exam and any certification materials |
$395 payable at time of application.* |
$510 payable at time of application.* |
| Annual Recertification |
$49 |
$98 |
| *If an applicant is found to not be qualified to sit for the exam this fee will be refunded minus a $100 processing charge |
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Processes for CR, CKBR, and CLC
Follow the step by step instructions below to begin the process of certification.
- 1. Contact the EM NARI Chapter for a Study Group Application. Call 508-907-6249 or
email
ann@emnari.org. Complete and submit that paperwork to the local Chapter with the
required Study Group payment.
- 2. At least one month before the Study Group is scheduled to meet:
Potential applicants must submit the required application the NARI National
Education Office along with the appropriate program fee.
- 3. NARI National will send your certification materials as soon as your request and payment
have been processed, usually within 10 business days of receiving your request, but please
allow up to 30 days for your request to be processed.
- 4. You will sit for the exam on the scheduled date;
details of the exam process will be provided well in advance of the exam date.
- 5. The NARI Certification Board will review your exam score and Qualification
Matrix before accepting or declining your certification. Candidates are usually
notified of the Certification Board's decision within 30 days of taking the exam.
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Preparation and Support Materials and Study Groups
NARI has developed and provides to applicants a comprehensive study
guide manual for the certification program to which they have applied. Each study guide provides
an organized approach to preparing for the examination, covering each major section of the exam
and highlighting (as appropriate) the examination objectives, cross-reference system, review
and discussion questions, key terms, explanatory notes, and sample exam questions. Managing a
Contracting Business is also provided as a valuable reference tool for the business management
portion of the CR and CRS exams. Additional "suggested reading" references are listed in the
study guide.
In addition to these printed materials, local Study Groups-coordinated by local NARI
chapters and supported by the national office of NARI help candidates prepare for the
examination by providing a more structured approach to studying and by creating a forum
for peer discussion.
Participation in a Certification Study Group is optional and flexible. And, although
participation is not required, it is strongly encouraged as a way to prepare for any of the
NARI certification exams.
Study Groups are facilitated by a Group Leader, someone who has already become certified and with specific experience
facilitating workshops. The Study Group Leader will direct the flow of the Group and ensure that
participants cover all of the material in the Study Guide Manual. Study Groups work best when
all participants join the discussion, so you will be encouraged to add your opinions and
experiences. And you will be expected to have read the appropriate Study Guide Manual text
prior to each Study Group meeting.
EM NARI Certifications 2010
Certification Study Group - Class Details as of 12/11/2009
Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC)
Study Group Leader: John Stueve, Stueve Contracting
Location: Depot, 100 Fallon Road, Suite A, Stoneham, MA
Start Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (every Wednesday at 7 am)
End Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Exam Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2010
Cost: $200 Study Group Fee/ $395 application, study materials, exam *
*($200 payable to EM NARI for study group fee and $395 made payable to NARI National with application)
Non-Member Rate: $400 Study Group Fee/$510 application, study materials, exam
Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR)
Study Group Leader: Stephen Doucet, Doucet Remodeling and Design, Inc.
Location: The Classic Group, 420 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA
Start Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (every Wednesday at 7 am)
End Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Exam Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2010
Cost: $200 Study Group Fee/$599 application study materials, exam
*($200 payable to EM NARI for study group fee and $599 made payable to NARI National with application)
Non-Member Rate: 400 Study Group Fee/$679 application, study materials, exam
Green Certified Professional (GCP)
Study Group Leaders: Paul Morse, Morse Constructions, Inc.
Location: F.D. Sterritt Lumber, 110 Arlington Street, Watertown, MA
Start Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 (every Tuesday at 7 am)
End Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Exam Date: TBD if participants want to continue on to exam.
Cost: $400 Study Group Fee and materials**
(Please note that there is a separate fee of $550 payable directly to National to sit for the exam.)
Non-member Rate: $600 Study Group Fee and materials. $750 to sit for exam.
Certified Remodeler (CR)
Study Group Leader:Thomas Buckborough, Thomas Buckborough & Associates
Location: TBD
Start Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
End Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2010
Exam Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2010
Cost: $200 Study Group Fee/$599 application study materials, exam
*($200 payable to EM NARI for study group fee and $599 made payable to NARI National with application)
Non-Member Rate: $400 Study Group Fee/$679 application, study materials, exam
*******NEW STUDY GROUP OFFERING*********
Universal Design Certified Remodeler (UDCR)
There will be no study group leader, however EM NARI will promote the class and will provide a location for the group to meet to review the materials as a group.
Location: TBD
Start: TBD
End Date: TBD
Exam Date: TBD
Cost: $249 application, study material, exam (made payable NARI National
with application)
Annual Re-Certification
All NARI certified remodeling professionals must participate in a combination of
continuing education, association activities, community service, and/or other industry
related activities to be eligible for annual re-certification. These requirements,
while not difficult to achieve, strengthen the individual's skills as well as the overall
reputation and meaning of NARI certification.
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