Description

• The FenestrationMasters Program offers professional certification and education that covers the full breadth of the fenestration industry, including performance standards, products and materials, test methods and code requirements.
• Distinguish your business from the competition and acquire the latest information in industry standards and practices. For professionals new to the industry or with a less technical role, we offer FenestrationAssociate certification.
• FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster online exams are available via a remote proctor, so candidates can sit for the exam from the comfort of their own computer.

Learning Objectives

• Broaden your knowledge—Learn about a wide range of industry topics and standards.
• Stay current—Keep up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
• Make it official—Certification validates your industry expertise.
• Train staff—Better represent your company.
• Access from anywhere – Online coursework and proctored exams provide a fully digital experience.

Eligibility Requirements

FenestrationMaster (advanced-level certification)

• 4 years fenestration product-related experience and either a Professional Engineering license or 4-year degree in engineering, architecture or applied sciences
• 5 years fenestration product-related experience and one year as a credentialed FenestrationAssociate
• 6 years fenestration product-related experience

These qualifications must be met by the time the exam is completed (within 12 months of when the subscription is purchased).

Course Completion Requirements

Certification Requirements

• Certification candidates must complete all applicable coursework and take the exam within 12 months of enrollment. In addition to completing each lesson’s post-assessment, each lesson needs to be played in its entirety for that lesson to show as complete. Upon completion of coursework, candidates will be able to schedule their online proctored certification exam through the FGIA Learning Center. Learn more about the exam process here. Each credential level has its own certification exam.
• Those who successfully pass the exam will receive materials reflecting the level of certification achieved (either FenestrationAssociate or FenestrationMaster), including authorization to utilize letter designations (FMPC® for FenestrationMaster Professional Certification and FAPC® for FenestrationAssociate Professional Certification). The certification for each credential is valid for four years, and candidates must meet requirements to become re-certified.

Credits Earned

• The AIA accepts the FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster coursework as 12 and 14.5 LUs/HSWs, respectively. Completion of the courses allows professionals to fulfill most of the annual requirement for AIA continuing education (18 LU/12 HSW hours), while also earning a professional certification.
• In addition to AIA education offerings, FGIA is an International Code Council (ICC) approved provider offering FenestrationAssociate and FenestrationMaster coursework as 1.2 and 1.45 continuing education credits, respectively, which may be self reported to the ICC.
• All AIA-accredited, FGIA-approved courses allow architects, specifiers and other professionals to expand their knowledge of the fenestration industry. For more information, contact AIAeducation@FGIAonline.org.

Group Enrollment