Career Details

Certified Installation Manager - Flooring

Description

The purpose of the Certified Installation Manager cerrtification program is for FCICA to address the need for an industry standard skill level for Installation Managers with an education program using manufacturers', as well as, related industry associations' and leaders' best practices to develop modules of learning and assessment to certify Installation Managers.

Certifying Organization

FCICA

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 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? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Commercial Inspector

Certifying Organization

National Wood Flooring Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Installer and Sand & Finisher

Certifying Organization

National Wood Flooring Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Packaging Professional

Certifying Organization

Institute of Packaging Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

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