Join this exclusive community of remodeling professionals to advance your career and validate your expertise and professionalism.
NARI offers the industry's most respected certifications designed specifically for remodeling professionals. Earning a NARI Certification demonstrates your expertise, integrity, and commitment to excellence in remodeling.
NARI Certifications formally recognize remodeling professionals with extensive hands-on experience and the ability to plan, design, and manage complex projects successfully.
Join this exclusive community of remodeling professionals dedicated to the highest standards and delivering exceptional results for every client.
To help you prepare for your certification exam, NARI offers convenient, online, instructor-led preparatory courses.
Ideal for highly experienced industry professionals who provide a full range of remodeling services. Often pursued by business owners and senior managers seeking to validate their business management and technical expertise.
Ideal for highly experienced professionals specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. Often pursued by business owners and senior managers seeking to validate their business management and technical expertise.
NARI’s highest level of professional recognition. Reserved for professionals who have maintained their Certified Remodeler (CR) or Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) credential for at least 10 years, have earned an additional NARI certification, and have demonstrated leadership within NARI or their local community.
Ideal for professionals overseeing the administrative aspects of a project: planning, scheduling subcontractors, record-keeping, risk management, financial controls, customer satisfaction, etc.
Ideal for experienced trade professionals who oversee the technical and administrative aspects of the project in the field.
Ideal for experienced design professionals dedicated to creating highly functional remodeling designs through close collaboration with project stakeholders and an elevated knowledge of remodeling principles.
Ideal for professionals committed to creating accessible, comfortable, and safe environments for all users.
Each certification has unique eligibility requirements. Refer to the certification you have selected to understand its specific requirements.
Candidates must show:
Before applying for certification, decide which of the following exam preparation paths fits your schedule and learning style:
All applications are carefully reviewed by NARI Certification staff to confirm eligibility.
After you have enrolled in certification and attended a preparatory course or self-studied, you must complete and pass a comprehensive online exam of up to 200 questions, proctored by a live online proctor to ensure examination integrity.
You have two years from the time you enroll in certification to take and pass your exam.
You get three tries at passing your certification exam. Your first try is included in your initial certification fee but a $50 retest fee applies if you need to retake your exam.
If you are unable to pass your exam within two years of enrollment and within three tries, you will have to re-enroll in the program and pay the certification fee again, if you wish to continue to pursue the certification.
You can review the exam schedule and examination information here.
Certification is an ongoing commitment. To maintain your credential, you will need to complete annual recertification requirements for continuing education to stay current with industry standards and best practices.
Check out NARI's On-Demand Educational Library for continuing education at your fingertips.
Annual renewal fees apply.
Refer to your specific certification's renewal requirements and fees.
NARI Certification Standards and exam questions are created and regularly reviewed through a consensus-based process by respected remodeling professionals who bring technical expertise and effective business management knowledge. This ensures each certification reflects the highest standards in the remodeling industry.
NARI's certification programs are overseen by the independent NARI Certification Board, which upholds fairness, integrity, and consistency throughout the certification process.
No, you do not need to be a NARI member to become certified but employees of NARI member companies receive significant discounts on the certification, prep course, and renewal fees.
No, you will enroll in your chosen certification's preparatory course at the same time that you apply for certification via the online certification application form.
You can also choose to self-study, in which case you will want to make sure you do not add the preparatory course to your cart during the application process. Your certification study materials will be provided to you when your certification application is approved and you will be responsible for preparing yourself for the certification exam.
Over 95% of certification candidates opt to enroll in a preparatory course versus going it alone.
Keep in mind that not all exam content will be covered in the study materials or in the online course. The certification exam also requires you to draw on your existing knowledge and experience. For instance, you may have to be familiar with construction codes which cannot be covered in detail in the online prep course or in the study materials. You will have to refer to the corresponding code books to obtain this knowledge.
Yes, you may pursue all certifications that you qualify for and add several credentials to your name. Many NARI certified professionals hold multiple certifications.
That said, we do not recommend pursuing multiple certifications at the same time as it can become overwhelming to study for multiple certifications simultaneously.
Certification must be renewed on an annual basis prior to your certification's expiration date.
You may reinstate your certification within a five year period of its original expiration date. A $100 reinstatement fee will apply in addition to your certification's renewal fee.
Contact NARI Certification Staff at 847-298-9200 or certification@nari.org.