Become a NARI Certified Professional

A certification identifies you as a dedicated professional and acknowledges your personal achievements, improves your level of practice and highlights you as an industry leader.

NARI’s certification is also a powerful marketing tool, providing clients with assurance that they’re choosing expert professionals with not only years of experience and a commitment to ethical conduct, but also a dedication to ongoing training.

Consumers view certified individuals as:

  • Better trained
  • More highly skilled
  • More professional
  • More reliable
  • More ethical
  • More knowledgeable, with up-to-date information on the latest tools, trends, techniques and materials
  • Quality-oriented with a sense of pride in his/her work

80% of consumers would choose a remodeling professional who is certified over one who is not

Types of certifications offered by NARI:

  • Master Certified Remodeler (MCR)
  • Certified Remodeler (CR) / Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA) / Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS)
  • Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler (CKBR)
  • Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM)
  • Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC)
  • Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP)