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Certification

The NWFA developed its certification program in 1998 to recognize and promote wood flooring competence. NWFA Certified status is the industry mark of excellence and professional credibility. The NWFA currently offers the following certification programs:

Installation Certification


The NWFA's Installation Certification program recognizes competence and understanding in the installation of wood flooring. The installation certification process includes both a written and a hands-on exam. The written exam is administered both on-line, and at the NWFA's annual convention. The hands-on exam is administered at the NWFA's annual convention, and two times each year at the NWFA's headquarters. To request an application to take either the written or hands-on exam, call the NWFA.

If you already have received your voucher number to take the Installation Certification written exam, click here to access the written online test. If you have a pop up blocker on your computer, press control and click here to access the test.

Sales Counselor Certification


The Certified Sales Counselor program is designed to recognize knowledge and expertise in the sales of wood floor products. The Sales Counselor Certification requires a minimum of 3 years in wood floor sales and successful completion of the Sales Counselor Certification written test.

Sand & Finish Certification


The NWFA's Sand & Finish Certification program recognizes competence and understanding in the sanding and finishing of wood flooring. The sand and finish certification process includes both a written and a hands-on exam. The written exam is administered both on-line, and at the NWFA's annual convention. The hands-on exam is administered at the NWFA's annual convention, and two times each year at the NWFA's headquarters.

To request an application to take either the written or hands-on exam, call the NWFA.

If you already have received your voucher number to take the Sand & Finish Certification written exam, click here to access the written online test. If you have a pop up blocker on your computer, press control and click here to access the test.

Installation and Sand & Finish Certification


The NWFA's Installation and Sand & Finish Certification program recognizes competence and understanding in the installation, sanding and finishing of wood flooring. The installation, sand and finish certification process includes both a written and a hands-on exam. The written exam is administered both on-line, and at the NWFA's annual convention. The hands-on exam is administered at the NWFA's annual convention, and two times each year at the NWFA's headquarters.

To request an application to take either the written or hands-on exam, call the NWFA.

If you already have received your voucher number to take the Installation and Sand & Finish Certification written exam, click here to access the written online test. If you have a pop up blocker on your computer, press control and click here to access the test.

Inspector Certification


The NWFA's Inspector Certification program recognizes competence and understanding in the inspection of wood flooring. The inspection certification process includes a series of five written exams. Once all five exams are completed successfully, probationary certification will be awarded. During this probationary period, the candidate will be required to complete five inspections and submit inspection reports to the certification committee for review. After this requirement has been fulfilled, full certification status will be awarded.

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