Become CP

Certified Sales Advisor

• Be a member of NWFA in good standing.
• Complete NWFA University Online Sales Track or attend NWFA Wood Floor Sales course, and completion of online exam ($300).
• Sign Certified Sales Advisor Code of Conduct.

Certified Installer

• Be a member of the NWFA in good standing.
• Have 3 years of experience with installing hardwood floors; OR 1 year on-the-job installation experience and attendance at qualifying classes*; OR completion of Wood Floor Specialist apprenticeship.
• Attend 3-day NWFA Intermediate Installation Training ($699).
• Complete the NWFA University (NWFAU) Online Installation Track OR completion of online written exam ($400).
• Complete Hands-On Testing on the day following training event, demonstrating skills in 5 areas:
  • Engineered wood floor glue-down over concrete subfloor.
  • Solid wood nail-down on wood subfloor.
  • Dry lay of patterned/herringbone floor.
  • Replace a board in an existing floor.
  • Install floating floor over concrete slab.
• Sign Certified Installer Code of Conduct.

Certified Sand & Finisher

• Be a member of the NWFA in good standing.
• Have 3 years of experience with sanding and finishing hardwood floors; OR 1 year on-the-job sand & finish experience and attendance at qualifying classes*; OR completion of Wood Floor Specialist apprenticeship.
• Attend 3-day NWFA Sand & Finish Installation Training ($699).
• Complete the NWFA University (NWFAU) Online Sand & Finish Track OR completion of online written exam ($400).
• Complete Hands-On Testing on the day following training event, demonstrating skills in 4 areas:
  • Rough sanding unfinished strip flooring.
  • Finish sanding and applying stain coat.
  • Apply seal coat.
  • Prepare and final coat a prefinished or previously finished strip floor.
• Sign Certified Sand & Finisher Code of Conduct.

Certified Inspector

• Be a member of the NWFA in good standing.
• Attend NWFA Basic Installation Training ($699, 3-days; may be bypassed with 3 years validated experience installing hardwood floors).
• Attend NWFA Basic Sand & Finish Training ($699, 3-days; may be bypassed with 3 years validated experience sanding and finishing hardwood floors).
• Can attend NWFA Basic Installation/Sand & Finish Combination Training to meet both training requirements above ($799, 4-days).
• Attend NWFA Intermediate Installation Training ($699, 3-days).
• Attend NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish Training ($699, 3-days).
• Complete NWFA University Install, Sand & Finish, and Manufacturing online courses.
• Complete and pass NWFACP Inspector Test ($350) through NWFAU prior to attending Inspector School.
• Attend NWFA Inspector Certification School ($1,649, 5-days).
• Submit and pass two Inspection Report Scenarios with data collected during the NWFA Inspector School.
• Additional Inspection Reports to be reviewed through the first year.
• Sign NWFACP Inspector Code of Conduct Agreement.

Certified Craftsman

• Must be a member of the NWFA in good standing.
• Must be an NWFA Certified Installer for a minimum of one year.
• Must be an NWFA Certified Sand & Finisher for a minimum of one year.
• Complete and approval of four of the seven Master Skillsets: Circular/Curved Application, Color & Finish, Marquetry/Inlay, Medallions, Parquetry, Textured Wood, and Wood Bending.

Certified Master Craftsman

• Must be an NWFA Certified Craftsman.
• Must attend NWFA Inspector School.
• Complete and approval of all of the seven Master Skillsets: Circular/Curved Application, Color & Finish, Marquetry/Inlay, Medallions, Parquetry, Textured Wood, and Wood Bending.
• Completion and approval of specialty Master Craftsman project.

MAINTAIN YOUR CERTIFICATION

Stay up to date with industry standards and continuing education to keep your status as an expert in your field. Each certification has annual maintenance requirements.

Learn more about the requirements specific to your certification:

Certified Sales Advisor

• Company must maintain NWFA membership.
• Pay annual Certified Sales Advisor (CSA) dues of $50.
• Complete 24 Continuing Certification Units (CCUs) by June 30 of each year.

Certified Installer and/or Sand & Finisher

• Company must maintain NWFA membership.
• Pay annual Certified Installer (CI) and/or Certified Sand & Finisher (CSF) dues.
  • Installer or Sand & Finisher: $100 
  • Installer and Sand & Finisher: $175
• Complete 24 Continuing Certification Units (CCUs) by June 30 of each year.

Certified Wood Flooring Inspector

• Company must maintain NWFA membership.
• Pay annual Certified Wood Flooring Inspector (CWFI) dues of $200.
• Complete 24 Continuing Certification Units (CCUs) by June 30 of each year.

Certified Craftsman and/or Master Craftsman

• Maintain Installer and Sand & Finisher certifications.