| DES PLAINES, IL -- Effective July 1, 2009 The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is rolling back the prices on its certification programs. The Certifed Remodeler (CR) and Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler (CKBR) will be reduced to $599 and the Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) will be reduced to $395. These prices will be in effect until May 15, 2010. For those testing for the CR by December 15, 2009, NARI will discount your program even further – to $479.
In addition, the NARI Certification Board recently completed revision of the Certified Remodeler (CR) exam. While the scope of the exam has not changed, the number of questions in the exam has been reduced from 550 to 200, and will be implemented in the Fall 2009. A CR Program Manual will be available for download at NARI.org by June 15, 2009. This manual will provide an in-depth description of the exam components, sample questions, and an application.
New Programs Added
NARI also announced two new certification programs. The Universal Design Certified Remodeler (UDCR) and the Master Certified Remodeler (MCR) will both launch in the Fall 2009.
The UDCR certification correlates with the Universal Remodeling Course and recognizes remodeling contractors with expertise in applying Universal Design Principles to residential remodeling projects.
The MCR program will recognize those individuals with minimum of ten continuous years as a Certified Remodeler (CR), have at least one additional current NARI certification (CKBR, CLC, or GCP) and have demonstrated chapter, community, and/or remodeling industry involvement.
Consumers can also call the NARI National hotline at 800-611-NARI and request a free copy of NARI's brochure, "How to Select a Remodeling Professional," or visit www.nari.org or www.RemodelToday.com and click on the homeowner's guide for more information.
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