FENESTRATIONMASTERS™
Professional Certification Program
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FenestrationMasters™ is a nationwide educational and certification program for professionals in the window, door, skylight, curtain wall, storefront and sloped glazing industries. The foundation for the coursework is consensus-based AAMA standards.
Benefits
AAMA was established in 1936 and we’ve made it a priority over our history to write standards and influence codes. Given this solid foundation of expertise, it is a natural progression to offer coursework and a certification program educating industry professionals in not only the issues affecting the industry but also in some of the very issues that AAMA has helped to influence.
Our goal, through the FenestrationMasters program, is to help companies to differentiate their business and increase their credibility by offering their customers the benefit of employees who have gained a well-rounded education on the fenestration industry.
Those participating in this training will also learn the latest performance requirements for products from a material-neutral perspective. FenestrationMasters can also help to expedite industry training of newer employees and sales staff so they can provide today’s educated consumer with the performance details they’re seeking.
Plus, the online education format allows professionals to complete the required coursework at their own pace and convenience, simply through access to any computer with an internet connection.
Eligibility Criteria
Anyone interested in the fenestration industry may take courses through the FenestrationMasters training program. If you are seeking professional certification, you will need to meet the following criteria upon completion of coursework. There are two different credentials available:
- FenestrationMaster (advanced-level certification)
- Eligibility Requirements
- 4-year degree in engineering, architecture or applied sciences & 4 years experience
- 6 years fenestration product-related experience
- FenestrationAssociate with 3 years experience
- Subject matter areas covered in overview and in-depth courses
- Successful completion of exam
- Eligibility Requirements
- FenestrationAssociate (entry-level certification)
- No minimum education or experience is required to be eligible for this level
- Subject matter areas covered in overview courses
- Successful completion of exam
To gain the AAMA FenestrationMasters professional certification, coursework is accessed through MyWindowClass.com, which is owned and operated by the National Glass Association. The online education format allows professionals to complete the coursework at their own pace and convenience, simply through access to any computer with an internet connection.
Courses cover a wide range of subject matters including performance standards, product and material types and code requirements. Group 1 courses are currently available and cover product types and design considerations, window, door and skylight performance standards and proper glass selection. The complete course groupings include the following additional topics that are currently under development.
- Code Requirements
- Coatings and Finishes
- Installation Documents
- Energy and Thermal Performance
- Skylights and Daylighting
- Blast Hazard Mitigation
- Window and Door Hardware
- Framing Material Considerations
- Acoustical Performance
- Sealants and Adhesives
All currently available courses are accessible on MyWindowClass.com. FenestrationAssociate candidates must complete overview courses for all required subjects. FenestrationMaster candidates must complete overview courses, as well as in-depth courses for all subjects. In order to qualify to take the exam, you must take the courses in the correct order, as noted by the numbering of the curriculum. A transcript of your completed curriculum will be confirmed prior to exam authorization.
Process Overview
Certification candidates must sign up for an account on MyWindowClass.com by contacting mywindowclass@glass.org. Courses may be purchased individually; however, most candidates find that purchasing either an annual subscription or course bundles is more cost effective. AAMA members receive discounts as well.
Certification Requirements
Certification candidates must complete all applicable coursework within one year. Upon completion of coursework, candidates seeking certification must contact Angela Dickson to make arrangements for the online proctored certification exam. Each credential level has its own certification exam.
A FenestrationAssociate may “graduate” to the FenestrationMaster level once eligible by taking in-depth courses and the FenestrationMaster certification exam. Those who successfully pass the exam will receive materials indicating the level of certification achieved (either FenestrationAssociate or FenestrationMaster).
The certification for each credential is valid for four years. The re-certification process is currently under development.
More Information
Please contact Caitlin Cusack, AAMA Association Services Assistant, for more information regarding the FenestrationMasters program and to join the informational mailing list through which you'll receive updates related to new course availability.
AAMA’s InstallationMasters™ training program is also available as a separate training curriculum and professional certification via MyWindowClass.com and covers residential and light commercial installation techniques and best practices.
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