Certified Professionals

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 provide proof of continuing education specific to their selected certification.
• All candidate applications are subjected to comprehensive review by NARI Certification staff assure all program pre-requisites are met and the candidate is eligible for certification.
• All eligible certification candidates must 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.
 

 
Master Certified Remodeler (MCR): The highest level of certification NARI offers. Designed for professionals who have maintained their CR credential for a minimum of 10 years, hold another NARI certification and have demonstrated leadership within NARI or local community
 
Certified Remodeler (CR): An experienced professional with a minimum of 5 years of remodeling experience, who provides a full range of remodeling services. Specialist and Associate certifications also available.
 
Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR): An experienced professional with a minimum of 5 years of remodeling experience, who provides remodeling services specific to bathrooms and kitchens.
 
Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC): An experienced field professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience, who oversees the technical aspects of the project, including personnel management and material flow.
 
Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM): A professional overseeing the administrative aspects of a remodeling project: customer satisfaction, scheduling subcontractors, record-keeping, risk management, financial controls, etc.
 
Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP): A professional who creates renovations to improve ease of use, safety of users and caregivers, and accessibility.