RIA's Advanced Certification Programs

Considered the premiere certifications within the restoration industry, the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) oversees six advanced certification programs.

• CERTIFIED RESTORER ^SM (CR)



• 2008 APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY


• 2008 FORMAL REPORT GUIDELINES


• Water Loss Specialist (WLS) ®



• 2008 APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY


• 2008 FORMAL REPORT GUIDELINES


• Certified Mold Professional (CMP) ®



• 2008 APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY


• CAPSTONE PROJECT GUIDELINES


• Certified Rug Specialist (CRS) ®



• 2008 APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY


• 2008 FORMAL REPORT GUIDELINES


• Certified Mechanical Hygienist (CMH) ®



• 2008 APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY


• 2008 FORMAL REPORT GUIDELINES


• Certified Fabric Specialist (CFS)



• 2008 APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY


• 2008 FORMAL REPORT GUIDELINES

Within each specialty, Candidates undertake:

• Professional career development
• Rigorous course of self-study and research
• Compliance with pre-certification education course requirements
• Standardized certification examination
• Creation and submission of a Formal Report and Paper.

Upon acceptance of the Final Report, Candidates are approved and receive the Association's appropriate advanced certification.

Benefits of RIA Advanced Certifications

• Well-respected within the restoration and cleaning fields
• Quality assurance for clients and public
• Recognized as experts by the insurance industry
• Advanced technical knowledge in specific fields of expertise
• Competitive advantage within the marketplace

Additional Information Regarding Advanced Certifications

• Certification Program Pre-Requisite Course Overview
• Pathway to Achieving Advanced Certification
• Once Certified
• Continuing Education Credit (CEC) Information and Form
• Lapsed & Revoked Certification

To obtain more information or to receive an Application for Candidacy, please email cmullaly@restorationindustry.org.