Every year, three times a year, remodelers can take exams administered by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry to achieve certification in various remodeling skillsets, some general, like Certified Remodeler (CR), and others more specific, like Universal Design Certified Specialist (UNCS). Overall their are nine certifcations available through NARI and while none have any pre-requisite continuing education course requirements to take the exam, NARI does admit the exam can be difficult and therefore offers courses to better prepare remodelers. Three of those courses are set to begin in February, two in March, and more later in the year.
Below is a full list of available prep courses and exam dates.
2021 Prep Courses
Certified Remodeler (CR) (also includes study for Ceterified Remodeler Specialist [CRS] and Certified Remodeler Associate [CRA])
Prep course start dates: February 1 and September 1
Duration: Twelve consecutive weeks. One day per week, in two-hour sessions (5 – 7 pm CST)
Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR)
Prep course start date: February 4 and September 2
Duration: Twelve consecutive weeks. One day per week, in two-hour sessions (5 – 7 pm CST)
Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM)
Prep course start date: March 2, June 8, and September 28
Duration: Eight consecutive weeks. One day per week, in two-hour sessions (5 – 7 pm CST)
Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC)
Prep course start dates: February 25 and September 23
Duration: Eight consecutive weeks. One day per week, in two-hour sessions (5 – 7 pm CST)
Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP)
Prep course start dates: March 30, June 29, and October 26
Duration: Four consecutive weeks. One day per week, in two-hour sessions (2 – 4 pm CST)
2021 Exam Dates
Remodelers may schedule exams for any certification during any of the three below time periods.
May 4 -17
August 31 - September 13
December 7 - 20