Career Details

Green Certified Professional

Description

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) established the Green Certified Professional (GCP) designation to promote the highest standards of green remodeling through credentialing of remodeling professionals.

Certifying Organization

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

GA - Certified Associate

Certifying Organization

Green Advantage

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

GA Certified Practitioner

Certifying Organization

Green Advantage

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Green Advantage - Commercial/Residential

Certifying Organization

Green Advantage

Type

A - Core

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